AlphaStocks
6.2
Consider Buy

KIRBY CORP (KEX)

Industrials / Marine Transportation

S&P MidCap 400

$134.70

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#243out of 1127 in Industrials

Is KIRBY CORP a Good Investment in 2026?

KIRBY CORP (KEX) scores 6.2 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates KIRBY CORP as Strong (7/9). However, the Graham model rates it Caution — 45% above fair value. KIRBY CORP currently trades below its estimated fair value of $160, suggesting potential upside. KIRBY CORP ranks #243 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E21.3ROE10.5Market Cap8B

Estimated Fair Value

$160.2216% below

Fair value above market price. EPS grew 29% year-over-year. P/E of 21x is moderate for this quality level.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

7/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

45% above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 4.2 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Bottom half (rank 63%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KIRBY CORP (KEX) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, KIRBY CORP (KEX) scores 6.2 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Fair value above market price. EPS grew 29% year-over-year. P/E of 21x is moderate for this quality level.
What is KIRBY CORP's Piotroski F-Score?
KIRBY CORP's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 7/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is KEX overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $160, KEX appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 16% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price. EPS grew 29% year-over-year. P/E of 21x is moderate for this quality level.
How does KEX compare to other Industrials stocks?
KIRBY CORP ranks #243 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 22% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about KEX?
AlphaStocks evaluates KEX using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.2/10.

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