Knife River Corporation (KNF) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Knife River Corporation (KNF) has net assets worth $1.56 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.82 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.26 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check KNF tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.56 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 40.84% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.56% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 5.74 |
Knife River Corporation - Net Assets Trend (2021–2025)
This chart illustrates how Knife River Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See defensive interval ratio of Knife River Corporation to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Knife River Corporation (2021–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Knife River Corporation from 2021 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Knife River Corporation market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.64 Billion | +11.17% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.48 Billion | +16.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.27 Billion | +23.08% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | +7.95% |
| 2021-12-31 | $952.84 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Knife River Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 138.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.02 Billion | 62.44% |
| Common Stock | $600.00K | 0.04% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-10.30 Million | -0.63% |
| Other Components | $626.00 Million | 38.15% |
| Total Equity | $1.64 Billion | 100.00% |
Knife River Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Knife River Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Hanwha Solutions
KO:009830
|
$4.74 Billion |
|
Page Industries Limited
NSE:PAGEIND
|
$4.74 Billion |
|
Frontdoor Inc
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|
$4.74 Billion |
|
Ufp Industries Inc
NASDAQ:UFPI
|
$4.74 Billion |
|
Challenger Ltd
AU:CGF
|
$4.73 Billion |
|
FORM.DE C.Y C.ADR 1/5/EO1
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$4.73 Billion |
|
Shenzhen O-Film Tech Co Ltd
SHE:002456
|
$4.73 Billion |
|
Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd
SHG:603087
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$4.73 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Knife River Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,476,085,000 to 1,640,900,000, a change of 164,815,000 (11.2%).
- Net income of 157,100,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 2,600,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 998,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $157.10 Million | +9.57% |
| Share Repurchases | $2.60 Million | -0.16% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-998.00K | -0.06% |
| Other Changes | $11.31 Million | +0.69% |
| Total Change | $- | 11.17% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Knife River Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.89x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 4.95x to 2.89x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | $16.84 | $83.46 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $18.18 | $83.46 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $22.33 | $83.46 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $25.99 | $83.46 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $28.84 | $83.46 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Knife River Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.57%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.99%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.86x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.22x
- Recent ROE (9.57%) is below the historical average (12.52%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13.62% | 5.82% | 1.02x | 2.29x | $34.47 Million |
| 2022 | 11.30% | 4.59% | 1.10x | 2.23x | $13.36 Million |
| 2023 | 14.44% | 6.46% | 1.09x | 2.05x | $56.27 Million |
| 2024 | 13.66% | 6.96% | 1.02x | 1.93x | $54.07 Million |
| 2025 | 9.57% | 4.99% | 0.86x | 2.22x | $-6.99 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Knife River Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Building Materials
- Average net assets among peers: $44,486,903,442
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -12.76%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knife River Corporation (KNF) | $1.56 Billion | 13.62% | 1.45x | $4.74 Billion |
| Amrize Ltd (AMRZ) | $9.91 Billion | 14.31% | 1.40x | $27.46 Billion |
| Capstone Holding Corp. Common Stock (CAPS) | $23.47 Million | 0.00% | 0.08x | $3.71 Million |
| Captivision Inc (CAPT) | $2.72 Million | -216.91% | 12.48x | $290.77K |
| Cementos Pacasmayo SAA ADR (CPAC) | $1.88 Billion | 8.30% | 0.55x | $884.47 Million |
| Cemex SAB de CV ADR (CX) | $19.73 Billion | 0.04% | 1.12x | $17.28 Billion |
| Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) | $1.47 Billion | 28.74% | 1.61x | $6.60 Billion |
| James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX) | $1.61 Billion | 31.77% | 1.78x | $11.95 Billion |
| Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina SA ADR (LOMA) | $361.07 Billion | 3.64% | 0.75x | $1.30 Billion |
| Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM) | $4.68 Billion | 15.23% | 0.92x | $35.45 Billion |
About Knife River Corporation
Knife River Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides aggregates-based construction materials and contracting services in the United States. The company operates through West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services segments. It mines, processes, and sells construction aggregates, including crushed stone and sand, and gravel; and produces and sells asphalt and ready-mix concrete. The c… Read more