Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 20.1x · EV/EBITDA 14.2x · ROE 17.8%. (2017–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.9B | $2.3B | $3.4B | $1.7B | $1.4B | $1.2B | $897M | $2.1B | $2.9B | $4.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.8B | $6.1B | $6.9B | $5.3B | $4.8B | $3.5B | $3.3B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $4.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.12 | 13.71 | 55.60 | 13.25 | 22.35 | 782.14 | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 2.21 | 1.28 | 2.30 | 1.38 | 1.13 | 1.75 | 2.19 | 5.66 | 5.11 | 302.45 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.13 | 0.77 | 1.14 | 0.66 | 0.60 | 1.15 | 0.86 | 2.37 | 1.69 | 8.24 |
| P/FCF | 52.32 | 30.34 | 9.43 | 6.79 | 3.50 | 7.58 | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 6.45 | 3.74 | 5.35 | 2.96 | 2.23 | 4.92 | 8.78 | 47.99 | — | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.47 | 4.68 | 4.24 | 3.92 | 5.30 | 8.12 | 6.72 | 4.33 | 302.42 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.17 | 11.18 | 13.79 | 12.10 | 11.58 | 11.81 | — | 13.36 | 27.30 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 47.03 | 7.63 | 14.55 | 15.08 | 12.11 | 32.69 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 82.21 | 19.20 | 20.90 | 12.16 | 22.96 | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 33.8% | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% | 33.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 6.8% | -49.2% |
| Operating Margin | 9.3% | 9.3% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 8.1% | -248.8% | -3.2% | -4.6% | -76.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 29.8% | 29.8% | 16.5% | 30.8% | 11.2% | 0.2% | -281.8% | -38.1% | -19.1% | -122.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 17.8% | 17.8% | 8.7% | 15.8% | 8.3% | 0.1% | -118.8% | -11.0% | -9.5% | -3.3% |
| ROA | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% | -45.3% | -8.6% | -8.5% | -2.6% |
| ROIC | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.2% | -32.0% | -0.7% | -2.2% | -1.6% |
| ROCE | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | -41.6% | -0.7% | -2.3% | -2.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.19 | 1.37 | 1.49 | 2.35 | 2.36 | 0.45 | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 7.06 | 7.06 | 7.02 | 8.18 | 8.27 | 7.98 | — | 2.15 | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.32 | 1.19 | 1.37 | 1.49 | 2.33 | 2.34 | 0.45 | -0.26 | -0.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 7.05 | 7.05 | 7.01 | 8.17 | 8.25 | 7.91 | — | 2.12 | -4.97 | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | 51.87 | 9.77 | 14.11 | 8.66 | 15.38 | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 3.56 | 3.56 | 2.27 | 1.77 | 2.63 | 1.03 | -470.88 | -0.05 | -0.31 | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 1.03 | 1.06 | 0.90 | 0.71 | 0.94 | 4.75 | 0.05 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 1.03 | 1.06 | 0.90 | 0.70 | 0.82 | 4.69 | 0.04 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.18 | 4.57 | 0.00 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.24 | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.11 | 0.25 | 0.31 | 0.02 |
| Inventory Turnover | 254.04 | 254.04 | — | — | — | — | 320.91 | 67.78 | 91.81 | 30.40 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 51.82 | 27.55 | 62.67 | 61.37 | 98.19 | 79.75 | 19.91 | 6.97 | 130.70 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 15.1% | 22.1% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.4% | — | 13.5% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 95.1% | 95.1% | 71.7% | 21.2% | 29.0% | 3454.0% | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.0% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 0.1% | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 1.9% | 3.3% | 10.6% | 14.7% | 28.6% | 13.2% | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 4.5% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 19.6% | 29.9% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 13.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $63M | $60M | $52M | $41M | $38M | $38M | $75M | $38M | $47M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KNTK stock.
Kinetik Holdings Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 20.1x. The historical average is 26.2x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
Kinetik Holdings Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 14.4x.
Kinetik Holdings Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 17.8%. The historical average is -10.2%.
Based on historical data, Kinetik Holdings Inc. is trading at a P/E of 20.1x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Kinetik Holdings Inc.'s current dividend yield is 15.08% with a payout ratio of 95.1%.
Kinetik Holdings Inc. has 33.8% gross margin and 9.3% operating margin.
Kinetik Holdings Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 7.1x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
High leverage and Waha volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Volatility Masks Underlying Strength
Gross margin swung from 29.1% in Q1 2026 to 59.1% in Q2 2026, as reported in financial statements, reflecting percent-of-proceeds contract exposure and commodity price spreads, while operating margin reached 23.0% in Q2 2026.
The dramatic quarterly swings in gross margin—from 28.7% in Q3 2025 to 59.1% in Q2 2026—suggest that KNTK's contract mix includes significant commodity-linked components, making reported margins less indicative of underlying fee-based earning power. The Q2 2026 operating margin of 23.0% appears to be a cyclical peak, driven by record volumes and favorable NGL prices, but the prior quarters' sub-5% operating margins highlight the business's sensitivity to regional gas processing economics. Investors should focus on adjusted EBITDA margins, which smooth out non-cash items and better capture the recurring cash-generative nature of the integrated midstream system.
Return on Capital Remains Thin
ROIC averaged below 1% over the last eight quarters, with Q2 2026 at 1.5%, according to reported figures, indicating that the massive capital base is generating minimal returns relative to invested capital.
Despite record revenue and operating income in Q2 2026, ROIC of 1.5% remains far below the cost of capital, suggesting that the heavy investment in gathering, processing, and pipeline assets has yet to translate into adequate returns. The low asset turnover of 0.08x in Q2 2026, as per financial statements, underscores the capital intensity of the business, where each dollar of assets generates only eight cents of revenue. This may indicate that the company is in an expansion phase where returns are temporarily depressed, but investors should monitor whether the Durango acquisition and PHP expansion eventually drive ROIC toward the mid-teens levels seen at peers like HESM.
Working Capital Efficiency Shows Strain
The current ratio collapsed to 0.13 in Q2 2026 from 1.10 a year earlier, as reported in SEC filings, while DSO rose to 44 days, indicating deteriorating liquidity and slower receivables collection.
The sharp decline in the current ratio to 0.13, with cash of only $7.8M, suggests that KNTK is relying heavily on short-term credit lines and operating cash flow to meet near-term obligations, a precarious position for a capital-intensive midstream operator. DSO increased from 20 days in Q2 2025 to 44 days in Q2 2026, as per balance sheet data, which may reflect a shift in customer mix or billing terms, but it also ties up cash in receivables. The negative working capital position, combined with high leverage, indicates that the company's efficiency metrics are being strained by its aggressive expansion strategy.
Leverage Elevated Despite Strong Cash Flow
Debt-to-equity stood at 1.37 in Q2 2026, with D/EBITDA at 8.37x, as reported in financial statements, indicating that leverage remains high even after a record quarter, though interest coverage improved to 3.54x.
The D/EBITDA ratio of 8.37x in Q2 2026, while improved from 39.70x in Q1 2026, remains well above the 3-4x typical for investment-grade midstream companies, suggesting that KNTK's balance sheet is stretched. Interest coverage of 3.54x, as per reported figures, provides some comfort, but the company's negative equity of -$1.2B and total debt of $4.0B indicate that refinancing risk is elevated, especially if interest rates remain high. The recent guidance raise and strong cash flow may mitigate near-term concerns, but investors should monitor any debt reduction initiatives, as the current leverage profile limits financial flexibility.
Liquidity Squeeze Raises Red Flags
The current ratio fell to 0.13 in Q2 2026, with cash of only $7.8M, as per balance sheet data, indicating that KNTK may struggle to meet short-term obligations without drawing on credit facilities.
With a current ratio of 0.13 and quick ratio of 0.13, KNTK's liquidity position appears critically thin, especially when compared to the 1.10 current ratio a year earlier. The company's reliance on operating cash flow and revolving credit is evident, but the $7.8M cash balance is minimal relative to the $4.0B debt load. While the record Q2 2026 results and raised guidance suggest improved cash generation, the liquidity metrics indicate that any disruption in volumes or margins could quickly lead to a cash crunch, warranting close monitoring of covenant compliance and access to capital markets.
Misapplied Ratio: Debt-to-Equity
The reported D/E ratio of 1.37 understates true leverage because shareholders' equity is negative at -$1.2B, as per balance sheet data, making the ratio misleading for assessing KNTK's financial risk.
The debt-to-equity ratio is commonly used to gauge leverage, but for KNTK, negative equity renders this metric meaningless—a D/E of 1.37 implies a manageable capital structure, yet the company has negative book value and total liabilities of $4.3B against assets of $7.2B. A more appropriate measure is debt-to-EBITDA, which at 8.37x in Q2 2026, as reported in financial statements, reveals the true burden of debt relative to cash generation. Investors should also consider net debt to adjusted EBITDA, which accounts for the equity method investments that provide stable cash flows but are not consolidated on the balance sheet, to better capture KNTK's actual leverage and coverage capacity.