Kirby Corporation

Industrials · Marine Shipping

Overall research band Mixed

Quality Mixed

Valuation Strong

Balance sheet Weak

Market confirmation Mixed

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What the company does

Kirby Corporation is a leading U.S. operator of domestic tank barges, specializing in the marine transportation of bulk liquid products such as petrochemicals, black and refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals. Its Marine Transportation division operates an extensive fleet across the Mississippi River System, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, all three U.S. coastlines, Alaska, and Hawaii, and also manages offshore dry-bulk barges and tugboats for coastal dry-bulk commodity transport. The Distribution and Services segment provides aftermarket services, authentic replacement parts, and equipment solutions for engines, transmissions, electric motors, and related machinery, serving sectors like oilfield services, marine, power generation, and transportation. This segment also rents equipment and manufactures or remanufactures oilfield service equipment, electric power generation equipment, and energy storage systems. Kirby's customers include private businesses and the U.S.

The current research profile is Balanced Opportunity. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

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ROIC8.3%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Operating margin14.6%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Revenue CAGR · 4 years10.6%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

FCF margin12.1%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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