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KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock as of Apr 26, 2024 is 34.73. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.35 and the stock price of $46.89 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 46% from its last 4 quarters average of 23.8.

KNX PE ratio history

How has KNX's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings for the last ten years is 18.51. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 34.73 is 88% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, KNX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2017 quarter at 56.92, when the price was $41.55 and the EPS was $0.73. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2018 quarter, when it reached 6.32 with a price of $34.48 and an EPS of $5.46.

Average
18.51
Median
16.31
Minimum
6.32
Maximum
56.92

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 287.13% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -65.49% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 42.7 287.13%
2022 11.03 -18.9%
2021 13.6 -21.3%
2020 17.28 -13.21%
2019 19.91 88.19%
2018 10.58 6.01%
2017 9.98 -65.49%
2016 28.92 115.5%
2015 13.42 -46.68%
2014 25.17 25.66%

KNX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of KNX for the past years

KNX's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
15.94
5-year avg
17.06
10-year avg
18.51
15-year avg
N/A

KNX PE vs peers

What is KNX's PE ratio compared to its peers

KNX's PE ratio is less than its peer stock HTLD, but it is above WERN's and MRTN's. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (34.73) than its peers average of 28.48.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MRTN Marten Transport Ltd 19.47 $1.38B
WERN Werner Enterprises Inc 19.63 $2.2B
PTSI Pam Transportation Services Inc 20.29 $371.07M
KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc 34.73 $7.57B
HTLD Heartland Express Inc 54.53 $818.96M

Frequently asked questions

What is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for KNX stock as of Apr 26, 2024, stands at 34.73.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX)?

The average PE ratio for KNX stock over the past 3 years is 15.94.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX)?

The average PE ratio for KNX stock over the past 5 years is 17.06.

What is the highest PE ratio for KNX?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 56.92 and it was in the Sep 2017 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for KNX compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of KNX is 88% higher than the 10-year historical average.

How is KNX's PE ratio calculated (Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 26, 2024), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's share price is $46.89. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $1.35. Therefore, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's price to earnings ratio for today is 34.73. PE RATIO(34.73) = STOCK PRICE($46.89) / TTM EPS($1.35)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.