NYSE:KEX

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$62.17

+0.58 (+0.94 %)

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$61.70

Now: $62.17▼

$62.65

50-Day Range

$59.62

MA: $63.70▼

$69.90

52-Week Range

$35.10

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$70.00

Volume403,103 shs

Average Volume425,091 shs

Market Capitalization$3.74 billion

P/E RatioN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Beta1.42

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Vs. NCLH, CUK, MATX, TGP, GOGL, and GLNG

Should you be buying KEX stock or one of its competitors? Companies in the industry of "water transportation" are considered alternatives and competitors to Kirby, including Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH), Carnival Co. & (CUK), Matson (MATX), Teekay LNG Partners (TGP), Golden Ocean Group (GOGL), and Golar LNG (GLNG).

Kirby vs. Norwegian Cruise Line Stock

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

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Kirby and Norwegian Cruise Line's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kirby	$2.84 billion	1.32	$142.35 million	$2.90	21.44
Norwegian Cruise Line	$6.46 billion	1.39	$930.23 million	$5.09	5.56

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

Profitability

This table compares Kirby and Norwegian Cruise Line's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kirby	-8.27%	3.90%	2.03%
Norwegian Cruise Line	-114.59%	-28.18%	-8.00%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Kirby and Norwegian Cruise Line, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kirby	0	1	1	0	2.50
Norwegian Cruise Line	1	7	6	0	2.36

Kirby currently has a consensus target price of $51.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.97%. Norwegian Cruise Line has a consensus target price of $22.8462, suggesting a potential downside of 19.33%. Given Kirby's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Kirby is more favorable than Norwegian Cruise Line.

Risk & Volatility

Kirby has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Norwegian Cruise Line has a beta of 2.87, suggesting that its share price is 187% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

90.3% of Kirby shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.5% of Norwegian Cruise Line shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Kirby shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Norwegian Cruise Line shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Kirby vs. Carnival Co. & Stock

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Kirby and Carnival Co. &, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kirby	0	1	1	0	2.50
Carnival Co. &	1	2	3	0	2.33

Kirby currently has a consensus target price of $51.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.97%. Given Kirby's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Kirby is more favorable than Carnival Co. &.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

90.3% of Kirby shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.9% of Carnival Co. & shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Kirby shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Carnival Co. & shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Kirby and Carnival Co. &'s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kirby	$2.84 billion	1.32	$142.35 million	$2.90	21.44
Carnival Co. &	$20.83 billion	0.21	$2.99 billion	N/A	N/A

Carnival Co. & has higher revenue and earnings than Kirby.

Risk & Volatility

Kirby has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Carnival Co. & has a beta of 2.3, suggesting that its share price is 130% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Kirby and Carnival Co. &'s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kirby	-8.27%	3.90%	2.03%
Carnival Co. &	-73.40%	-15.57%	-7.28%

Summary

Kirby beats Carnival Co. & on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Kirby vs. Matson Stock

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Matson and Kirby, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Matson	0	0	3	0	3.00
Kirby	0	1	1	0	2.50

Matson presently has a consensus target price of $61.6667, suggesting a potential downside of 11.40%. Kirby has a consensus target price of $51.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.97%. Given Matson's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Matson is more favorable than Kirby.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

86.6% of Matson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.3% of Kirby shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of Matson shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Kirby shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Matson and Kirby's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Matson	$1.67 billion	1.81	$82.70 million	$1.91	36.44
Kirby	$2.84 billion	1.32	$142.35 million	$2.90	21.44

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

Volatility & Risk

Matson has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kirby has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Matson and Kirby's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Matson	5.54%	14.86%	4.37%
Kirby	-8.27%	3.90%	2.03%

Summary

Matson beats Kirby on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Kirby vs. Teekay LNG Partners Stock

Teekay LNG Partners (NYSE:TGP) and Kirby (NYSE:KEX) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Teekay LNG Partners and Kirby, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Teekay LNG Partners	0	1	1	0	2.50
Kirby	0	1	1	0	2.50

Teekay LNG Partners presently has a consensus target price of $14.75, suggesting a potential upside of 1.58%. Kirby has a consensus target price of $51.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.97%. Given Teekay LNG Partners' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Teekay LNG Partners is more favorable than Kirby.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

23.1% of Teekay LNG Partners shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.3% of Kirby shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Kirby shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Teekay LNG Partners and Kirby's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Teekay LNG Partners	$601.26 million	2.10	$152.79 million	$1.79	8.11
Kirby	$2.84 billion	1.32	$142.35 million	$2.90	21.44

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

Volatility & Risk

Teekay LNG Partners has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kirby has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Teekay LNG Partners and Kirby's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Teekay LNG Partners	20.41%	15.23%	4.38%
Kirby	-8.27%	3.90%	2.03%

Summary

Teekay LNG Partners beats Kirby on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Kirby vs. Golden Ocean Group Stock

Golden Ocean Group (NASDAQ:GOGL) and Kirby (NYSE:KEX) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Golden Ocean Group and Kirby, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Golden Ocean Group	0	1	3	0	2.75
Kirby	0	1	1	0	2.50

Golden Ocean Group presently has a consensus target price of $7.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.62%. Kirby has a consensus target price of $51.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.97%. Given Golden Ocean Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Golden Ocean Group is more favorable than Kirby.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

12.4% of Golden Ocean Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.3% of Kirby shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Kirby shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Golden Ocean Group and Kirby's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Golden Ocean Group	$705.80 million	1.56	$37.19 million	N/A	N/A
Kirby	$2.84 billion	1.32	$142.35 million	$2.90	21.44

Kirby has higher revenue and earnings than Golden Ocean Group.

Volatility & Risk

Golden Ocean Group has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kirby has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Golden Ocean Group and Kirby's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Golden Ocean Group	-17.84%	0.26%	0.13%
Kirby	-8.27%	3.90%	2.03%

Summary

Kirby beats Golden Ocean Group on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Kirby vs. Golar LNG Stock

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) and Kirby (NYSE:KEX) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Golar LNG and Kirby's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Golar LNG	$448.75 million	2.29	$-211,960,000.00	N/A	N/A
Kirby	$2.84 billion	1.32	$142.35 million	$2.90	21.44

Kirby has higher revenue and earnings than Golar LNG.

Profitability

This table compares Golar LNG and Kirby's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Golar LNG	-55.97%	0.73%	0.26%
Kirby	-8.27%	3.90%	2.03%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

64.1% of Golar LNG shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.3% of Kirby shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Golar LNG shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Kirby shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility & Risk

Golar LNG has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kirby has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Golar LNG and Kirby, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Golar LNG	1	1	4	0	2.50
Kirby	0	1	1	0	2.50

Golar LNG presently has a consensus target price of $14.30, suggesting a potential upside of 36.32%. Kirby has a consensus target price of $51.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.97%. Given Golar LNG's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Golar LNG is more favorable than Kirby.

Summary

Kirby beats Golar LNG on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.