Kirby Corporation (KEX)vsSafe Bulkers Inc (SB)
KEX
Kirby Corporation
$141.05
-1.18%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.67B
SB
Safe Bulkers Inc
$6.40
-1.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $678.16M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kirby Corporation generates 1141% more annual revenue ($3.42B vs $275.74M). SB leads profitability with a 14.0% profit margin vs 10.5%. KEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.63. KEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
KEX
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SB
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.9%
Fair Value
$110.27
Current Price
$141.05
$30.78 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SB.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.5% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEX
The strongest argument for KEX centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SB
The strongest argument for SB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : KEX
The primary concerns for KEX are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SB
The primary concerns for SB are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
KEX is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
KEX scores higher overall (57/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Kirby Corporation
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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INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Safe Bulkers, Inc. provides dry bulk shipping services. The company is headquartered in Monaco.
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