(KNX) Knight Transportation - Overview
Exchange: NYSE •
Country: United States •
Currency: USD •
Type: Common Stock •
ISIN: US4990491049
Stock: Trucking, Logistics, Intermodal, Warehousing
Total Rating 39
Risk 61
Buy Signal -0.92
| Risk 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 38.2% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -8.39% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.64 |
| Alpha | 2.85 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Beta | 1.114 |
| Beta Downside | 1.469 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 35.85% |
| CAGR/Max DD | 0.11 |
EPS (Earnings per Share)
Revenue
Risks
Fundamental:
P/E ratio: 140.8537
Description: KNX Knight Transportation March 05, 2026
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX) is a US-based freight transportation company.
The company operates four segments: Truckload, LTL (Less-Than-Truckload), Logistics, and Intermodal. The Truckload segment offers diverse services, including refrigerated and cross-border transport. The LTL segment provides regional and national services, often partnering with other carriers. The Logistics segment acts as a broker, arranging freight movement via third parties. The Intermodal segment combines rail and truck transport, utilizing third-party rail services and providing drayage.
KNX also provides ancillary services such as equipment maintenance, leasing, and trailer parts manufacturing. The company serves a broad range of industries, including retail, food and beverage, and manufacturing. The cargo ground transportation sector is characterized by high operational costs and significant competition.
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Headlines to watch out for
- Freight demand fluctuations impact truckload and LTL volumes
- Fuel price volatility directly affects operating costs
- Driver availability and wages influence labor expenses
- Economic slowdowns reduce overall shipping activity
- Regulatory changes in trucking industry alter compliance costs
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income: 65.9m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: 0.10 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 10.00 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: -1.92% < 20% (prev -3.48%; Δ 1.56% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.11 > 3% & CFO 1.27b > Net Income 65.9m |
| Net Debt (2.59b) to EBITDA (1.02b): 2.55 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 0.86 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (162.9m) vs 12m ago 0.30% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 28.30% > 18% (prev 0.24%; Δ 2806 % > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 59.69% > 50% (prev 56.68%; Δ 3.01% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: 1.41 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 1.02b / Interest Expense TTM 161.8m) |
Altman Z'' 1.31
| A: -0.01 (Total Current Assets 887.5m - Total Current Liabilities 1.03b) / Total Assets 11.96b |
| B: 0.22 (Retained Earnings 2.60b / Total Assets 11.96b) |
| C: 0.02 (EBIT TTM 227.8m / Avg Total Assets 12.52b) |
| D: 0.53 (Book Value of Equity 2.60b / Total Liabilities 4.86b) |
| Altman-Z'' Score: 1.31 = BB |
Beneish M -3.72
| DSRI: 0.42 (Receivables 360.9m/848.2m, Revenue 7.47b/7.41b) |
| GMI: 0.86 (GM 28.30% / 24.34%) |
| AQI: 1.01 (AQ_t 0.50 / AQ_t-1 0.50) |
| SGI: 1.01 (Revenue 7.47b / 7.41b) |
| TATA: -0.10 (NI 65.9m - CFO 1.27b) / TA 11.96b) |
| Beneish M-Score: -3.72 (Cap -4..+1) = AAA |
What is the price of KNX shares?
As of March 11, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 57.32 with a total of 2,397,012 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -6.66%, over one month by -4.23%, over three months by +11.65% and over the past year by +24.14%.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -6.66%, over one month by -4.23%, over three months by +11.65% and over the past year by +24.14%.
Is KNX a buy, sell or hold?
Knight Transportation has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.95.
Therefore, it is recommended to buy KNX.
- StrongBuy: 9
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 10
- Sell: 0
- StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the KNX price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 63.6 | 11% |
| Analysts Target Price | 63.6 | 11% |
KNX Fundamental Data Overview March 11, 2026
P/E Trailing = 140.8537
P/E Forward = 31.5457
P/S = 1.2551
P/B = 1.3035
P/EG = 0.7859
Revenue TTM = 7.47b USD
EBIT TTM = 227.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.02b USD
Long Term Debt = 1.65b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 321.9m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.89b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 2.59b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 12.05b USD (9.38b + Debt 2.89b - CCE 220.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.41 (Ebit TTM 227.8m / Interest Expense TTM 161.8m)
EV/FCF = 10.24x (Enterprise Value 12.05b / FCF TTM 1.18b)
FCF Yield = 9.77% (FCF TTM 1.18b / Enterprise Value 12.05b)
FCF Margin = 15.75% (FCF TTM 1.18b / Revenue TTM 7.47b)
Net Margin = 0.88% (Net Income TTM 65.9m / Revenue TTM 7.47b)
Gross Margin = 28.30% ((Revenue TTM 7.47b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.36b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 72.65% (prev 10.81%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.01 (Enterprise Value 12.05b / Total Assets 11.96b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.37% (Interest Expense 39.8m / Debt 2.89b)
Taxrate = 31.23% (29.8m / 95.3m)
NOPAT = 156.7m (EBIT 227.8m * (1 - 31.23%))
Current Ratio = 0.86 (Total Current Assets 887.5m / Total Current Liabilities 1.03b)
Debt / Equity = 0.41 (Debt 2.89b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 7.08b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.55 (Net Debt 2.59b / EBITDA 1.02b)
Debt / FCF = 2.20 (Net Debt 2.59b / FCF TTM 1.18b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 7.11b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 0.53% (Net Income 65.9m / Total Assets 11.96b)
RoE = 0.93% (Net Income TTM 65.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 7.11b)
RoCE = 2.60% (EBIT 227.8m / Capital Employed (Equity 7.11b + L.T.Debt 1.65b))
RoIC = 1.69% (NOPAT 156.7m / Invested Capital 9.27b)
WACC = 7.88% (E(9.38b)/V(12.27b) * Re(10.02%) + D(2.89b)/V(12.27b) * Rd(1.37%) * (1-Tc(0.31)))
Discount Rate = 10.02% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 0.47%
[DCF] Terminal Value 70.78% ; FCFF base≈1.18b ; Y1≈772.4m ; Y5≈352.4m
[DCF] Fair Price = 27.42 (EV 7.04b - Net Debt 2.59b = Equity 4.45b / Shares 162.3m; r=7.88% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 2.90% )
EPS Correlation: -64.96 | EPS CAGR: -32.45% | SUE: -0.60 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 18.75 | Revenue CAGR: 0.43% | SUE: -1.74 | # QB: 0
EPS next Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.47 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=+0.000 | Revisions Net=-4 | Analysts=18
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=1.90 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=+0.000 | Revisions Net=-12 | Growth EPS=+51.0% | Growth Revenue=+4.9%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=2.95 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=+0.000 | Revisions Net=-3 | Growth EPS=+54.8% | Growth Revenue=+7.8%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -0.40 (3 Up / 7 Down within 30d for Next Quarter)
[Growth] Implied Growth Rate = 9.3% (Discount Rate 10.0% - Earnings Yield 0.7%)
[Growth] Growth Spread = -5.1% (Analyst 4.2% - Implied 9.3%)
P/E Forward = 31.5457
P/S = 1.2551
P/B = 1.3035
P/EG = 0.7859
Revenue TTM = 7.47b USD
EBIT TTM = 227.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.02b USD
Long Term Debt = 1.65b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 321.9m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.89b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 2.59b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 12.05b USD (9.38b + Debt 2.89b - CCE 220.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.41 (Ebit TTM 227.8m / Interest Expense TTM 161.8m)
EV/FCF = 10.24x (Enterprise Value 12.05b / FCF TTM 1.18b)
FCF Yield = 9.77% (FCF TTM 1.18b / Enterprise Value 12.05b)
FCF Margin = 15.75% (FCF TTM 1.18b / Revenue TTM 7.47b)
Net Margin = 0.88% (Net Income TTM 65.9m / Revenue TTM 7.47b)
Gross Margin = 28.30% ((Revenue TTM 7.47b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.36b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 72.65% (prev 10.81%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.01 (Enterprise Value 12.05b / Total Assets 11.96b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.37% (Interest Expense 39.8m / Debt 2.89b)
Taxrate = 31.23% (29.8m / 95.3m)
NOPAT = 156.7m (EBIT 227.8m * (1 - 31.23%))
Current Ratio = 0.86 (Total Current Assets 887.5m / Total Current Liabilities 1.03b)
Debt / Equity = 0.41 (Debt 2.89b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 7.08b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.55 (Net Debt 2.59b / EBITDA 1.02b)
Debt / FCF = 2.20 (Net Debt 2.59b / FCF TTM 1.18b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 7.11b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 0.53% (Net Income 65.9m / Total Assets 11.96b)
RoE = 0.93% (Net Income TTM 65.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 7.11b)
RoCE = 2.60% (EBIT 227.8m / Capital Employed (Equity 7.11b + L.T.Debt 1.65b))
RoIC = 1.69% (NOPAT 156.7m / Invested Capital 9.27b)
WACC = 7.88% (E(9.38b)/V(12.27b) * Re(10.02%) + D(2.89b)/V(12.27b) * Rd(1.37%) * (1-Tc(0.31)))
Discount Rate = 10.02% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 0.47%
[DCF] Terminal Value 70.78% ; FCFF base≈1.18b ; Y1≈772.4m ; Y5≈352.4m
[DCF] Fair Price = 27.42 (EV 7.04b - Net Debt 2.59b = Equity 4.45b / Shares 162.3m; r=7.88% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 2.90% )
EPS Correlation: -64.96 | EPS CAGR: -32.45% | SUE: -0.60 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 18.75 | Revenue CAGR: 0.43% | SUE: -1.74 | # QB: 0
EPS next Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.47 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=+0.000 | Revisions Net=-4 | Analysts=18
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=1.90 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=+0.000 | Revisions Net=-12 | Growth EPS=+51.0% | Growth Revenue=+4.9%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=2.95 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=+0.000 | Revisions Net=-3 | Growth EPS=+54.8% | Growth Revenue=+7.8%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -0.40 (3 Up / 7 Down within 30d for Next Quarter)
[Growth] Implied Growth Rate = 9.3% (Discount Rate 10.0% - Earnings Yield 0.7%)
[Growth] Growth Spread = -5.1% (Analyst 4.2% - Implied 9.3%)