KEX Kirby PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for Kirby stock as of Jul 11, 2025 is 23.03. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.08 and the stock price of $116.97 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 2.5% from its last 4 quarters average of 22.5.
KEX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Kirby for the last ten years is 28.26. The current P/E ratio of 23.03 is 19% lower 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.
Kirby PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 332.46% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -52.99% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.37 | 1.86% | $105.8 | $4.95 |
| 2023 | 20.98 | -33.48% | $78.48 | $3.74 |
| 2022 | 31.54 | N/A | $64.35 | $2.04 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $59.42 | -$4.11 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $51.83 | -$4.55 |
| 2019 | 37.62 | -26.84% | $89.53 | $2.38 |
| 2018 | 51.42 | 332.46% | $67.36 | $1.31 |
| 2017 | 11.89 | -52.99% | $66.8 | $5.62 |
| 2016 | 25.29 | 98.04% | $66.5 | $2.63 |
| 2015 | 12.77 | -21.7% | $52.62 | $4.12 |
| 2014 | 16.31 | -26.7% | $80.74 | $4.95 |
| 2013 | 22.25 | 34.85% | $99.25 | $4.46 |
| 2012 | 16.5 | -16.03% | $61.89 | $3.75 |
| 2011 | 19.65 | -3.63% | $65.84 | $3.35 |
| 2010 | 20.39 | 37.03% | $44.05 | $2.16 |
Kirby PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 19.88 | -6.97% | $101.01 | $5.08 |
| Dec 2024 | 21.37 | -8.52% | $105.8 | $4.95 |
| Sep 2024 | 23.36 | -7.52% | $122.43 | $5.24 |
| Jun 2024 | 25.26 | 12.87% | $119.73 | $4.74 |
| Mar 2024 | 22.38 | 6.67% | $95.32 | $4.26 |
| Dec 2023 | 20.98 | -15.61% | $78.48 | $3.74 |
| Sep 2023 | 24.86 | -5.65% | $82.8 | $3.33 |
| Jun 2023 | 26.35 | -8.12% | $76.95 | $2.92 |
| Mar 2023 | 28.68 | -9.07% | $69.7 | $2.43 |
| Dec 2022 | 31.54 | -16.96% | $64.35 | $2.04 |
| Sep 2022 | 37.98 | N/A | $60.77 | $1.6 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $60.84 | -$3.46 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $72.19 | -$3.76 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $59.42 | -$4.11 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $47.96 | -$3.93 |
KEX Price vs fair value
KEX average PE ratio chart
Currently, KEX's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
KEX PE vs peers
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 | 11.88 | $68.81B |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 19.65 | $190.77B |
| KEX Kirby Corp | 23 | $6.56B |
| MMLP Martin Midstream Partners Lp | N/A | $116.38M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirby's PE ratio?
KEX's price to earnings ratio is 23.03 as of Jul 11, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kirby (KEX)?
As an average over the last 3 years, KEX stock has a PE ratio of 25.69.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kirby (KEX)?
As an average over the last 5 years, KEX stock has a PE ratio of 30.6.
What is the highest PE ratio for KEX?
Over the last ten years, the Jun 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 64.51.
How does the current PE ratio for KEX compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of KEX is 19% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is KEX's PE ratio calculated (Kirby PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 11, 2025), Kirby's share price is $116.97. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $5.08. Therefore, Kirby's PE ratio for today is 23.03. PE RATIO(23.03) = STOCK PRICE($116.97) / TTM EPS($5.08)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.