Kirby Corporation (KEX) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.092x as of December 2025. 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 ($312.21 Million) by net assets ($3.38 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
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. Read KEX total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Konfoong Materials International Co Ltd
SHE:300666
|
0.019x |
|
Construction Partners Inc
NASDAQ:ROAD
|
0.085x |
|
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
NASDAQ:SFM
|
0.117x |
|
Gaztransport & Technigaz SAS
PA:GTT
|
0.372x |
|
Shenergy Co Ltd
SHG:600642
|
0.075x |
|
JBTMarel Corp
NYSE:JBTM
|
0.026x |
|
Gamuda Bhd
KLSE:5398
|
-0.031x |
|
Jindal Stainless Limited
NSE:JSL
|
0.121x |
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 market value of Kirby Corporation.
| 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