Kirby P/E Ratio

Kirby (KEX) currently reports a P/E ratio of 20.62. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 37.25. Use the charts on this page to explore Kirby's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

Kirby's P/E ratio of 20.62 is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 37.25. That is roughly 44.6% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Kirby's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 20.62, KEX can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Consumer Discretionary peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of 20.62, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 37.25. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Kirby, and consider following KEX for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Kirby is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 20.62 versus a sector average near 37.25. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Discretionary are usually more informative than comparing KEX with unrelated industries.