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KEX vs. WHD, MATX, FRO, INSW, and STNG

Should you buy Kirby stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Kirby with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Kirby include Cactus (WHD), Matson (MATX), Frontline (FRO), International Seaways (INSW), and Scorpio Tankers (STNG).

How does Kirby compare to Cactus?

Cactus (NYSE:WHD) and Kirby (NYSE:KEX) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

Cactus presently has a consensus target price of $63.40, indicating a potential upside of 28.98%. Kirby has a consensus target price of $146.20, indicating a potential upside of 9.52%. Given Cactus' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Cactus is more favorable than Kirby.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cactus
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Kirby
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

In the previous week, Kirby had 4 more articles in the media than Cactus. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Kirby and 5 mentions for Cactus. Kirby's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Cactus' score of 1.20 indicating that Kirby is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cactus
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kirby
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kirby has higher revenue and earnings than Cactus. Kirby is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cactus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cactus$1.08B3.65$166.01M$1.0646.37
Kirby$3.36B2.12$354.57M$6.5020.54

Kirby has a net margin of 10.51% compared to Cactus' net margin of 6.17%. Cactus' return on equity of 15.43% beat Kirby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cactus6.17% 15.43% 10.74%
Kirby 10.51%10.62%5.93%

85.1% of Cactus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.2% of Kirby shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.9% of Cactus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Kirby shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Cactus has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kirby has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Kirby beats Cactus on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kirby compare to Matson?

Matson (NYSE:MATX) and Kirby (NYSE:KEX) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Matson has a net margin of 12.92% compared to Kirby's net margin of 10.51%. Matson's return on equity of 15.90% beat Kirby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Matson12.92% 15.90% 9.38%
Kirby 10.51%10.62%5.93%

Matson has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kirby has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Matson presently has a consensus target price of $181.25, indicating a potential downside of 10.77%. Kirby has a consensus target price of $146.20, indicating a potential upside of 9.52%. Given Kirby's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Kirby is more favorable than Matson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Matson
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Kirby
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

In the previous week, Kirby had 1 more articles in the media than Matson. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Kirby and 8 mentions for Matson. Kirby's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Matson's score of 0.48 indicating that Kirby is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Matson
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Kirby
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

84.8% of Matson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.2% of Kirby shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Matson shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Kirby shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Matson has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Kirby. Matson is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kirby, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Matson$3.34B1.84$444.80M$13.6114.93
Kirby$3.36B2.12$354.57M$6.5020.54

Summary

Kirby beats Matson on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kirby compare to Frontline?

Frontline (NYSE:FRO) and Kirby (NYSE:KEX) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

22.7% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.2% of Kirby shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Kirby shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Kirby had 8 more articles in the media than Frontline. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Kirby and 1 mentions for Frontline. Kirby's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Frontline's score of 0.50 indicating that Kirby is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Frontline
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kirby
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Frontline has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Kirby. Frontline is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kirby, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Frontline$1.97B3.93$379.08M$4.068.56
Kirby$3.36B2.12$354.57M$6.5020.54

Frontline has a net margin of 36.70% compared to Kirby's net margin of 10.51%. Frontline's return on equity of 27.80% beat Kirby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Frontline36.70% 27.80% 12.01%
Kirby 10.51%10.62%5.93%

Frontline has a beta of 0.02, suggesting that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kirby has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Frontline currently has a consensus target price of $41.62, indicating a potential upside of 19.70%. Kirby has a consensus target price of $146.20, indicating a potential upside of 9.52%. Given Frontline's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Frontline is more favorable than Kirby.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Frontline
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
Kirby
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Summary

Kirby beats Frontline on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kirby compare to International Seaways?

International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) and Kirby (NYSE:KEX) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

International Seaways currently has a consensus target price of $86.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.14%. Kirby has a consensus target price of $146.20, suggesting a potential upside of 9.52%. Given International Seaways' higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe International Seaways is more favorable than Kirby.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
International Seaways
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Kirby
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

67.3% of International Seaways shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.2% of Kirby shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of International Seaways shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Kirby shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Kirby has higher revenue and earnings than International Seaways. International Seaways is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kirby, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Seaways$843.30M4.58$309.26M$10.987.11
Kirby$3.36B2.12$354.57M$6.5020.54

International Seaways has a net margin of 55.39% compared to Kirby's net margin of 10.51%. International Seaways' return on equity of 21.04% beat Kirby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Seaways55.39% 21.04% 15.60%
Kirby 10.51%10.62%5.93%

In the previous week, Kirby had 4 more articles in the media than International Seaways. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Kirby and 5 mentions for International Seaways. Kirby's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat International Seaways' score of 0.85 indicating that Kirby is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
International Seaways
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kirby
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

International Seaways has a beta of -0.12, indicating that its stock price is 112% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kirby has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Kirby beats International Seaways on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kirby compare to Scorpio Tankers?

Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG) and Kirby (NYSE:KEX) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Kirby had 5 more articles in the media than Scorpio Tankers. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Kirby and 4 mentions for Scorpio Tankers. Kirby's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Scorpio Tankers' score of -0.44 indicating that Kirby is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Scorpio Tankers
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Kirby
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Scorpio Tankers has a beta of -0.26, suggesting that its stock price is 126% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kirby has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Scorpio Tankers has a net margin of 48.44% compared to Kirby's net margin of 10.51%. Scorpio Tankers' return on equity of 11.72% beat Kirby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Scorpio Tankers48.44% 11.72% 9.28%
Kirby 10.51%10.62%5.93%

54.6% of Scorpio Tankers shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.2% of Kirby shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.3% of Scorpio Tankers shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Kirby shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Scorpio Tankers currently has a consensus target price of $89.83, indicating a potential upside of 28.84%. Kirby has a consensus target price of $146.20, indicating a potential upside of 9.52%. Given Scorpio Tankers' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Scorpio Tankers is more favorable than Kirby.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Scorpio Tankers
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Kirby
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Kirby has higher revenue and earnings than Scorpio Tankers. Scorpio Tankers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kirby, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Scorpio Tankers$938.22M3.75$344.29M$10.176.86
Kirby$3.36B2.12$354.57M$6.5020.54

Summary

Kirby beats Scorpio Tankers on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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KEX vs. The Competition

MetricKirbyTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$7.12B$2.99B$8.71B$23.44B
Dividend YieldN/A6.24%983.32%4.07%
P/E Ratio20.4814.1225.0231.90
Price / Sales2.124.286.2122.29
Price / Cash11.196.048.3025.04
Price / Book2.141.132.274.84
Net Income$354.57M$291.36M$531.96M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.57%-5.33%-0.84%2.10%
1 Month Performance-6.05%-7.75%-0.81%3.30%
1 Year Performance16.01%36.48%27.86%22.54%

Kirby Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KEX
Kirby
4.1776 of 5 stars
$132.89
-2.3%
$146.20
+10.0%
+19.7%$7.13B$3.36B20.495,233
WHD
Cactus
4.8045 of 5 stars
$49.70
-4.4%
$63.40
+27.6%
+17.0%$4.17B$1.08B46.881,500
MATX
Matson
3.5615 of 5 stars
$195.26
+0.4%
$181.25
-7.2%
+72.5%$5.89B$3.34B14.354,170
FRO
Frontline
3.7806 of 5 stars
$35.48
-0.1%
$41.62
+17.3%
+112.4%$7.91B$1.97B8.7480
INSW
International Seaways
3.6572 of 5 stars
$77.98
-1.9%
$86.00
+10.3%
+109.8%$3.94B$843.30M7.102,763

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This page (NYSE:KEX) was last updated on 7/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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