Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) — Market Cap & Net Worth

$6.73 Billion USD  · Rank #2947

Market Cap & Net Worth: Kirby Corporation (KEX)

Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) has a market capitalization of $6.73 Billion ($6.73 Billion) as of May 2, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #2947 globally and #1027 in its home market, demonstrating a 1.52% increase in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Kirby Corporation's stock price $150.54 by its total outstanding shares 53646000 (53.65 Million). Review KEX current and long-term liabilities to assess the company's total debt and financial obligations.

Kirby Corporation Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Kirby Corporation's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $2.82 Billion to $8.08 Billion (8.17% CAGR).

Index Memberships

Kirby Corporation is a constituent of 4 market indices:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
Dow Jones Composite Average
DJA
$16.49 Trillion 0.04% #58 of 65
DJC: Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index
DJC
$23.35 Trillion 0.95% #61 of 65
Dow Jones Transportation
DJT
$849.04 Billion 4.54% #16 of 20
S&P Midcap 400
MID
$3.37 Trillion 0.21% #209 of 401

Weight: Kirby Corporation's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Kirby Corporation Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Kirby Corporation's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

1.76x

Kirby Corporation's market cap is 1.76 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 0.63x Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

16.67x

Kirby Corporation's market cap is 16.67 times its annual earnings

Industry average: 3.48x Higher than industry average

What These Ratios Tell Investors:

  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $3.57 Billion $1.77 Billion $141.41 Million 2.01x 25.23x
2017 $3.58 Billion $2.21 Billion $313.19 Million 1.62x 11.44x
2018 $3.61 Billion $2.97 Billion $78.45 Million 1.22x 46.06x
2019 $4.80 Billion $2.84 Billion $142.35 Million 1.69x 33.74x
2020 $2.78 Billion $2.17 Billion -$272.55 Million 1.28x N/A
2021 $3.19 Billion $2.25 Billion -$246.95 Million 1.42x N/A
2022 $3.45 Billion $2.78 Billion $122.29 Million 1.24x 28.23x
2023 $4.21 Billion $3.09 Billion $222.94 Million 1.36x 18.89x
2024 $5.68 Billion $3.27 Billion $286.71 Million 1.74x 19.80x
2025 $5.91 Billion $3.36 Billion $354.57 Million 1.76x 16.67x

Competitor Companies of KEX by Market Capitalization

Companies near Kirby Corporation in the global market cap rankings as of May 2, 2026.

Key companies related to Kirby Corporation by market ranking:

  • Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (NSE:ADANIPORTS): Ranked #641 globally with a market cap of $41.29 Billion USD ( Rs3.82 Trillion INR).
  • COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd (SHG:601919): Ranked #1006 globally with a market cap of $25.94 Billion USD ( CN¥177.28 Billion CNY).
  • A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S (CO:MAERSK-A): Ranked #1137 globally with a market cap of $22.40 Billion USD ( Dkr143.14 Billion DKK).
  • Hapag Lloyd AG (XETRA:HLAG): Ranked #1210 globally with a market cap of $21.17 Billion USD ( €18.10 Billion EUR).
Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#641 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited NSE:ADANIPORTS $41.29 Billion Rs1657.30
#1006 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd SHG:601919 $25.94 Billion CN¥14.12
#1137 A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S CO:MAERSK-A $22.40 Billion Dkr14940.00
#1210 Hapag Lloyd AG XETRA:HLAG $21.17 Billion €110.20

Kirby Corporation Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Kirby Corporation's market cap moved from $2.82 Billion to $ 8.08 Billion, with a yearly change of 8.17%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $8.08 Billion +36.63%
2025 $5.91 Billion +4.14%
2024 $5.68 Billion +34.81%
2023 $4.21 Billion +21.96%
2022 $3.45 Billion +8.30%
2021 $3.19 Billion +14.64%
2020 $2.78 Billion -42.11%
2019 $4.80 Billion +32.91%
2018 $3.61 Billion +0.84%
2017 $3.58 Billion +0.45%
2016 $3.57 Billion +26.38%
2015 $2.82 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On May 1st, 2026 the market cap of Kirby Corporation was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $6.73 Billion USD
MoneyControl $6.73 Billion USD
MarketWatch $6.73 Billion USD
marketcap.company $6.73 Billion USD
Reuters $6.73 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.

About Kirby Corporation

NYSE:KEX USA Marine Shipping
Market Cap
$8.08 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#2947 Global
#1027 in USA
Share Price
$150.54
Change (1 day)
-1.34%
52-Week Range
$79.95 - $152.59
All Time High
$152.59
About

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