Kirby Corporation (KEX) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.023x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($-79.36 Million) by net assets ($3.42 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See KEX net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Kirby Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Kirby Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check KEX cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Kirby Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Kirby Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
PB Fintech Limited
NSE:POLICYBZR
|
-0.015x |
|
Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited
NSE:NAM-INDIA
|
0.125x |
|
Huadian Energy
SHG:600726
|
0.009x |
|
Bajaj Housing Finance
NSE:BAJAJHFL
|
-0.527x |
|
Orica Ltd
AU:ORI
|
0.060x |
|
Inpost SA
AS:INPST
|
0.237x |
|
Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.
BA:GGAL
|
-0.138x |
|
Red Electrica Corporacion SA
F:RE2
|
0.078x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Kirby Corporation (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Kirby Corporation from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Kirby Corporation market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $3.38 Billion | $670.20 Million | 0.198x | -12.18% |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.35 Billion | $756.49 Million | 0.226x | +33.08% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.19 Billion | $540.23 Million | 0.170x | +75.51% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.05 Billion | $294.13 Million | 0.097x | -13.23% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.89 Billion | $321.58 Million | 0.111x | -22.75% |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.09 Billion | $444.94 Million | 0.144x | -5.07% |
| 2019-12-31 | $3.37 Billion | $511.81 Million | 0.152x | +40.70% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.22 Billion | $347.00 Million | 0.108x | -4.92% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.11 Billion | $353.38 Million | 0.113x | -34.15% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.41 Billion | $415.79 Million | 0.172x | -24.66% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.28 Billion | $521.30 Million | 0.229x | +18.03% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.26 Billion | $438.91 Million | 0.194x | -34.80% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.02 Billion | $601.03 Million | 0.297x | +55.77% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.71 Billion | $325.73 Million | 0.191x | -11.06% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.45 Billion | $312.00 Million | 0.215x | +1.41% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | $245.25 Million | 0.212x | -30.15% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.06 Billion | $319.88 Million | 0.303x | +3.86% |
| 2008-12-31 | $843.31 Million | $245.95 Million | 0.292x | -8.17% |
| 2007-12-31 | $742.30 Million | $235.75 Million | 0.318x | +28.92% |
| 2006-12-31 | $610.40 Million | $150.36 Million | 0.246x | -8.44% |
| 2005-12-31 | $527.73 Million | $141.98 Million | 0.269x | -9.96% |
| 2004-12-31 | $424.17 Million | $126.75 Million | 0.299x | -0.14% |
| 2003-12-31 | $375.06 Million | $112.23 Million | 0.299x | +34.45% |
| 2002-12-31 | $326.00 Million | $72.55 Million | 0.223x | -3.38% |
| 2001-12-31 | $420.83 Million | $96.94 Million | 0.230x | -26.46% |
| 2000-12-31 | $265.96 Million | $83.30 Million | 0.313x | +51.41% |
| 1999-12-31 | $349.84 Million | $72.37 Million | 0.207x | +80.69% |
| 1998-12-31 | $309.61 Million | $35.45 Million | 0.114x | -45.98% |
| 1997-12-31 | $299.62 Million | $63.50 Million | 0.212x | -31.94% |
| 1996-12-31 | $205.75 Million | $64.07 Million | 0.311x | -21.72% |
| 1995-12-31 | $205.33 Million | $81.68 Million | 0.398x | +149.22% |
| 1994-12-31 | $240.40 Million | $38.37 Million | 0.160x | -65.80% |
| 1993-12-31 | $132.00 Million | $61.60 Million | 0.467x | +60.30% |
| 1992-12-31 | $131.90 Million | $38.40 Million | 0.291x | +22.60% |
| 1991-12-31 | $111.60 Million | $26.50 Million | 0.237x | -20.49% |
| 1990-12-31 | $97.10 Million | $29.00 Million | 0.299x | +69.37% |
| 1989-12-31 | $87.90 Million | $15.50 Million | 0.176x | -- |
About Kirby Corporation
Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. Its Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation service and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid product, as well as operates tank barges throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and coastwise along three United States coasts, Alaska, and Hawaii. It transports petrochemical… Read more