Knife River Corporation (KNF) Financial Ratios
5 years of historical data (2021–2025) · Basic Materials · Construction Materials
EV/EBITDA
↑
13.19
+15% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.49
30Y Low10.0·High13.7
P/FCF
↑
N/A
—
5yr avg: 28.13
30Y Low17.7·High38.5
P/B Ratio
↓
3.17
+2% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.10
30Y Low2.4·High3.9
ROE
↓
10.1%
↑-24% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.2%
30Y Low10%·High16%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
2.62
↑+21% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.16
30Y Low1.6·High2.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
KNF Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Knife River Corporation trades at 33.2x earnings, 33% above its 5-year average of 24.9x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 22.9x, the stock trades at a premium of 45%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.2B | $4.0B | $5.8B | $3.8B | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $6.3B | $5.1B | $6.2B | $4.2B | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 33.16 | 25.49 | 28.63 | 20.49 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.65 | 1.27 | 1.99 | 1.33 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 3.17 | 2.44 | 3.91 | 2.96 | — | — |
| P/FCF | — | — | 38.51 | 17.75 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 18.65 | 14.37 | 17.91 | 11.18 | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
KNF EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Knife River Corporation's enterprise value stands at 13.2x EBITDA, 15% above its 5-year average of 11.5x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 16% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.63 | 2.15 | 1.49 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.19 | 10.71 | 13.73 | 10.03 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 22.13 | 17.40 | 19.06 | 13.90 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 41.49 | 19.94 | — | — |
KNF Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Knife River Corporation earns an operating margin of 9.1%, roughly in line with the Basic Materials sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 10.5% to 9.1% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 10.1% is modest. ROIC of 9.1% represents adequate returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 18.4% | 18.4% | 19.7% | 19.0% | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| Operating Margin | 9.1% | 9.1% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 8.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.1% | 10.1% | 14.7% | 15.9% | 11.7% | 13.6% |
| ROA | 4.8% | 4.8% | 7.4% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| ROIC | 9.1% | 9.1% | 13.0% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 8.6% |
| ROCE | 9.9% | 9.9% | 13.4% | 14.7% | 10.8% | 10.5% |
KNF Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Knife River Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.6x, which is moderately leveraged (roughly in line with the sector average of 2.6x). Net debt stands at $1.1B ($1.3B total debt minus $123M cash). Interest coverage of 3.6x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.71 | 0.77 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.62 | 2.62 | 1.60 | 1.73 | 2.34 | 2.52 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.69 | 0.30 | 0.37 | 0.70 | 0.76 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.36 | 2.36 | 0.98 | 1.10 | 2.31 | 2.47 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 2.97 | 2.19 | 24.62 | 102.79 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.60 | 3.60 | 5.91 | 5.22 | 6.27 | 10.01 |
KNF Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Knife River Corporation's current ratio of 2.54x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.39x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.63x to 2.54x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.54 | 2.54 | 2.67 | 2.63 | 1.18 | 1.52 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.64 | 1.71 | 0.55 | 0.70 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.86 | 1.02 | 1.09 | 1.10 | 1.02 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.90 | 5.90 | 6.12 | 7.17 | 6.72 | 6.46 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 32.27 | 33.65 | 34.40 | 32.57 | 32.21 |
KNF Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Knife River Corporation does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business. The earnings yield of 3.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.0% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 4.9% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 2.6% | 5.6% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $57M | $57M | $57M | $57M | $57M |
Peer Comparison
Compare KNF with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KNFYou | $5B | 33.2 | 13.2 | — | 18.4% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 2.6 |
 MLM | $37B | 32.7 | 19.6 | 38.0 | 30.0% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 2.5 |
 VMC | $38B | 36.4 | 18.7 | 33.8 | 27.3% | 20.1% | 13.0% | 8.8% | 2.3 |
 USLM | $3B | 22.9 | 14.7 | 30.0 | 48.8% | 42.4% | 23.8% | 48.5% | 0.0 |
 CRH | $77B | 20.9 | 12.4 | 30.5 | 36.1% | 14.2% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 2.6 |
 EXP | $7B | 15.8 | 10.9 | 19.8 | 29.8% | 26.5% | 33.5% | 17.6% | 1.7 |
 MDU | $5B | 16.3 | 15.2 | — | 32.5% | 15.1% | 10.0% | 3.9% | 4.9 |
 ROAD | $7B | 73.3 | 23.2 | 48.7 | 15.6% | 8.5% | 13.7% | 10.3% | 4.4 |
 CAT | $431B | 49.2 | 34.5 | 42.0 | 32.3% | 16.6% | 43.5% | 15.9% | 3.2 |
 DE | $160B | 32.0 | 20.3 | 49.6 | 36.5% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 7.7% | 6.0 |
 TEX | $4B | 19.3 | 9.9 | 13.1 | 19.4% | 8.8% | 11.3% | 8.6% | 4.4 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 22.9 | 11.4 | 27.5 | 31.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 4.4% | 2.6 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KNF stock.
What is Knife River Corporation's P/E ratio?
Knife River Corporation's current P/E ratio is 33.2x. The historical average is 24.9x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Knife River Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Knife River Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 13.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.5x.
What is Knife River Corporation's ROE?
Knife River Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 10.1%. The historical average is 13.2%.
Is KNF stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Knife River Corporation is trading at a P/E of 33.2x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Knife River Corporation's profit margins?
Knife River Corporation has 18.4% gross margin and 9.1% operating margin.
How much debt does Knife River Corporation have?
Knife River Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.