The current PE ratio for Kirby stock as of Apr 26, 2024 is 29.95. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3.74 and the stock price of $112 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 19% from its last 4 quarters average of 25.2.
The average historical PE ratio of Kirby for the last ten years is 27.75. The current P/E ratio of 29.95 is 8% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, KEX's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2021 quarter at 64.51, when the price was $60.64 and the EPS was $0.94. The lowest point was in the Dec 2017 quarter, when it reached 11.89 with a price of $66.8 and an EPS of $5.62.
Maximum annual increase: 332.46% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -52.99% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.98 | -33.48% |
| 2022 | 31.54 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 37.62 | -26.84% |
| 2018 | 51.42 | 332.46% |
| 2017 | 11.89 | -52.99% |
| 2016 | 25.29 | 98.04% |
| 2015 | 12.77 | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 16.31 | -26.7% |
Currently, KEX's PE ratio is higher than the 10-year average, but it is lower than its 3 and 5-year averages.
In comparison to its peer stocks CAT and EPD, KEX's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EPD Enterprise Products Partners Lp | 11.53 | $63.01B |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 16.97 | $175.17B |
| MMLP Martin Midstream Partners Lp | 26.7 | $104.13M |
| KEX Kirby Corp | 29.95 | $6.55B |
KEX's price to earnings ratio is 29.95 as of Apr 26, 2024.
As an average over the last 3 years, KEX stock has a PE ratio of 33.56.
As an average over the last 5 years, KEX stock has a PE ratio of 37.22.
Over the last ten years, the Jun 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 64.51.
The current PE ratio of KEX is 8% higher than the 10-year historical average.
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 26, 2024), Kirby's share price is $112. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $3.74. Therefore, Kirby's PE ratio for today is 29.95. PE RATIO(29.95) = STOCK PRICE($112) / TTM EPS($3.74)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.