Which has better earnings and valuation, KNF or MP?

Knife River has higher revenue and earnings than MP Materials. MP Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Knife River, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Knife River $3.15B 1.39 $157.07M $2.57 29.91 MP Materials $224.44M 45.76 -$85.87M -$0.42 N/A

Is KNF or MP more profitable?

Knife River has a net margin of 4.58% compared to MP Materials' net margin of -28.00%. Knife River's return on equity of 9.35% beat MP Materials' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Knife River 4.58% 9.35% 3.96% MP Materials -28.00% -2.27% -1.13%

Do analysts rate KNF or NXE?

Knife River currently has a consensus target price of $97.29, suggesting a potential upside of 26.56%. Given Knife River's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Knife River is more favorable than NexGen Energy. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Knife River 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 NexGen Energy 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Knife River (KNF) Competitors

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KNF vs. EXP, MLM, MP, HBM, and NXE

Should you buy Knife River stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Knife River 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 Knife River include Eagle Materials (EXP), Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), MP Materials (MP), HudBay Minerals (HBM), and NexGen Energy (NXE).

How does Knife River compare to Eagle Materials?

Knife River (NYSE:KNF) and Eagle Materials (NYSE:EXP) are both mid-cap construction companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, risk and valuation.

Eagle Materials has a net margin of 18.36% compared to Knife River's net margin of 4.58%. Eagle Materials' return on equity of 28.27% beat Knife River's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Knife River	4.58%	9.35%	3.96%
Eagle Materials	18.36%	28.27%	11.70%

Knife River currently has a consensus target price of $97.29, indicating a potential upside of 26.56%. Eagle Materials has a consensus target price of $224.30, indicating a potential upside of 4.39%. Given Knife River's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Knife River is more favorable than Eagle Materials.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Knife River	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Eagle Materials	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.09

80.1% of Knife River shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Eagle Materials shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Knife River shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Eagle Materials shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Eagle Materials had 1 more articles in the media than Knife River. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Eagle Materials and 0 mentions for Knife River. Eagle Materials' average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Knife River's score of 0.00 indicating that Eagle Materials is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Knife River	Neutral
Eagle Materials	Very Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Knife River	$3.15B	1.39	$157.07M	$2.57	29.91
Eagle Materials	$2.31B	2.88	$423.81M	$13.12	16.38

Knife River has a beta of 0.4, suggesting that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eagle Materials has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Eagle Materials beats Knife River on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knife River compare to Martin Marietta Materials?

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:MLM) and Knife River (NYSE:KNF) are both construction companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Martin Marietta Materials has higher revenue and earnings than Knife River. Martin Marietta Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Knife River, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Martin Marietta Materials	$6.15B	5.62	$1.14B	$41.96	13.72
Knife River	$3.15B	1.39	$157.07M	$2.57	29.91

Martin Marietta Materials has a net margin of 38.67% compared to Knife River's net margin of 4.58%. Martin Marietta Materials' return on equity of 10.27% beat Knife River's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Martin Marietta Materials	38.67%	10.27%	5.47%
Knife River	4.58%	9.35%	3.96%

Martin Marietta Materials presently has a consensus target price of $681.94, suggesting a potential upside of 18.49%. Knife River has a consensus target price of $97.29, suggesting a potential upside of 26.56%. Given Knife River's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Knife River is more favorable than Martin Marietta Materials.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Martin Marietta Materials	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Knife River	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

95.0% of Martin Marietta Materials shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of Knife River shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Martin Marietta Materials shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Knife River 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.

In the previous week, Martin Marietta Materials had 6 more articles in the media than Knife River. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Martin Marietta Materials and 0 mentions for Knife River. Martin Marietta Materials' average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Knife River's score of 0.00 indicating that Martin Marietta Materials is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Martin Marietta Materials	Positive
Knife River	Neutral

Martin Marietta Materials has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knife River has a beta of 0.4, suggesting that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Martin Marietta Materials beats Knife River on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knife River compare to MP Materials?

Knife River (NYSE:KNF) and MP Materials (NYSE:MP) are both non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends and institutional ownership.

Knife River currently has a consensus target price of $97.29, indicating a potential upside of 26.56%. MP Materials has a consensus target price of $80.14, indicating a potential upside of 38.91%. Given MP Materials' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe MP Materials is more favorable than Knife River.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Knife River	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
MP Materials	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.05

In the previous week, MP Materials had 29 more articles in the media than Knife River. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for MP Materials and 0 mentions for Knife River. MP Materials' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Knife River's score of 0.00 indicating that MP Materials is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Knife River	Neutral
MP Materials	Positive

80.1% of Knife River shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.6% of MP Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Knife River shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.2% of MP Materials shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Knife River	$3.15B	1.39	$157.07M	$2.57	29.91
MP Materials	$224.44M	45.76	-$85.87M	-$0.42	N/A

Knife River has a beta of 0.4, suggesting that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MP Materials has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the broader market.

Knife River has a net margin of 4.58% compared to MP Materials' net margin of -28.00%. Knife River's return on equity of 9.35% beat MP Materials' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Knife River	4.58%	9.35%	3.96%
MP Materials	-28.00%	-2.27%	-1.13%

Summary

MP Materials beats Knife River on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knife River compare to HudBay Minerals?

HudBay Minerals (NYSE:HBM) and Knife River (NYSE:KNF) are both non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HudBay Minerals	$2.37B	4.65	$568.50M	$1.66	16.74
Knife River	$3.15B	1.39	$157.07M	$2.57	29.91

HudBay Minerals presently has a consensus target price of $27.33, indicating a potential downside of 1.65%. Knife River has a consensus target price of $97.29, indicating a potential upside of 26.56%. Given Knife River's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Knife River is more favorable than HudBay Minerals.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HudBay Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Knife River	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

HudBay Minerals has a net margin of 27.75% compared to Knife River's net margin of 4.58%. HudBay Minerals' return on equity of 10.04% beat Knife River's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HudBay Minerals	27.75%	10.04%	5.36%
Knife River	4.58%	9.35%	3.96%

In the previous week, HudBay Minerals had 4 more articles in the media than Knife River. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for HudBay Minerals and 0 mentions for Knife River. HudBay Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Knife River's score of 0.00 indicating that HudBay Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
HudBay Minerals	Positive
Knife River	Neutral

57.8% of HudBay Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of Knife River shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of HudBay Minerals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Knife River shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

HudBay Minerals has a beta of 1.43, meaning that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knife River has a beta of 0.4, meaning that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

HudBay Minerals beats Knife River on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knife River compare to NexGen Energy?

Knife River (NYSE:KNF) and NexGen Energy (NYSE:NXE) are both mid-cap non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

Knife River currently has a consensus target price of $97.29, suggesting a potential upside of 26.56%. Given Knife River's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Knife River is more favorable than NexGen Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Knife River	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
NexGen Energy	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

80.1% of Knife River shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.4% of NexGen Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Knife River shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of NexGen Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, NexGen Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Knife River. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for NexGen Energy and 0 mentions for Knife River. NexGen Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Knife River's score of 0.00 indicating that NexGen Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Knife River	Neutral
NexGen Energy	Positive

Knife River has a net margin of 4.58% compared to NexGen Energy's net margin of 0.00%. Knife River's return on equity of 9.35% beat NexGen Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Knife River	4.58%	9.35%	3.96%
NexGen Energy	N/A	-13.11%	-8.91%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Knife River	$3.15B	1.39	$157.07M	$2.57	29.91
NexGen Energy	N/A	N/A	-$221.63M	-$0.49	N/A

Knife River has a beta of 0.4, suggesting that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NexGen Energy has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Knife River beats NexGen Energy on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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KNF vs. The Competition

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Metric	Knife River	BLDG&CONST Industry	Construction Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$4.36B	$10.75B	$9.79B	$23.27B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.29%	1.93%	4.10%
P/E Ratio	29.91	22.18	18.43	31.30
Price / Sales	1.39	2.75	4.00	12.63
Price / Cash	11.59	15.39	16.46	23.95
Price / Book	2.65	9.47	5.26	4.69
Net Income	$157.07M	$855.33M	$564.03M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	3.72%	98.77%	21.47%	2.08%
1 Month Performance	-6.80%	74.93%	16.38%	1.84%
1 Year Performance	-9.68%	8.75%	12.10%	22.17%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
KNF Knife River	3.1683 of 5 stars	$76.87 +1.3%	$97.29 +26.6%	-9.7%	$4.36B	$3.15B	29.91	5,298
EXP Eagle Materials	3.0854 of 5 stars	$207.06 -2.7%	$224.30 +8.3%	+9.9%	$6.58B	$2.31B	15.78	2,800
MLM Martin Marietta Materials	4.6497 of 5 stars	$554.24 -3.8%	$681.94 +23.0%	+3.6%	$34.58B	$6.15B	13.21	9,600
MP MP Materials	3.8478 of 5 stars	$57.77 -2.4%	$80.14 +38.7%	+123.3%	$10.54B	$224.44M	N/A	490	Insider Trade
HBM HudBay Minerals	4.1816 of 5 stars	$26.09 +1.7%	$27.33 +4.8%	+182.2%	$10.19B	$2.21B	15.71	3,072	News Coverage Ex-Dividend

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Knife River (KNF) Competitors

KNF vs. EXP, MLM, MP, HBM, and NXE

How does Knife River compare to Eagle Materials?

Is KNF or EXP more profitable?

Do analysts prefer KNF or EXP?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in KNF or EXP?

Does the media prefer KNF or EXP?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, KNF or EXP?

Which has more volatility & risk, KNF or EXP?

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How does Knife River compare to Martin Marietta Materials?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, MLM or KNF?

Is MLM or KNF more profitable?

Do analysts recommend MLM or KNF?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of MLM or KNF?

Does the media favor MLM or KNF?

Which has more volatility & risk, MLM or KNF?

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How does Knife River compare to MP Materials?

Do analysts recommend KNF or MP?

Does the media prefer KNF or MP?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in KNF or MP?

Which has better earnings and valuation, KNF or MP?

Which has more volatility & risk, KNF or MP?

Is KNF or MP more profitable?

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How does Knife River compare to HudBay Minerals?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, HBM or KNF?

Do analysts prefer HBM or KNF?

Is HBM or KNF more profitable?

Does the media favor HBM or KNF?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in HBM or KNF?

Which has more volatility & risk, HBM or KNF?

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How does Knife River compare to NexGen Energy?

Do analysts rate KNF or NXE?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of KNF or NXE?

Does the media prefer KNF or NXE?

Is KNF or NXE more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, KNF or NXE?

Which has more volatility and risk, KNF or NXE?

Summary

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