Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (GNK)vsKirby Corporation (KEX)
GNK
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd
$23.99
-0.70%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.08B
KEX
Kirby Corporation
$141.05
-1.18%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kirby Corporation generates 788% more annual revenue ($3.42B vs $385.21M). KEX leads profitability with a 10.5% profit margin vs 4.4%. KEX trades at a lower P/E of 22.1x. KEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
GNK
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
KEX
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-87.7%
Fair Value
$11.80
Current Price
$23.99
$12.19 premium
Margin of Safety
-10.9%
Fair Value
$110.27
Current Price
$141.05
$30.78 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 60.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 21.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GNK
The strongest argument for GNK centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 60.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : KEX
The strongest argument for KEX centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : GNK
The primary concerns for GNK are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 63.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : KEX
The primary concerns for KEX are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GNK profiles as a hypergrowth stock while KEX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GNK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
GNK is growing revenue faster at 60.6% — sustainability is the question.
KEX generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEX scores higher overall (57/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, is dedicated to the shipping of dry bulk cargo worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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