Knife River Corporation (KNF) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Knife River Corporation stock (KNF) is currently trading at $87.90. Knife River Corporation PE ratio is 31.08. Knife River Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.54. Analyst consensus price target for KNF is $102.82. WallStSmart rates KNF as Hold.
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KNF Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Knife River Corporation (KNF)
KNF trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $129.17, offering a 38% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Knife River Corporation (KNF) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and profit margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Knife River Corporation (KNF) Key Strengths (4)
Earnings per share surging 36.10% year-over-year
95.62% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.54 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Knife River Corporation (KNF) Areas to Watch (6)
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Fairly priced relative to book value
Solid revenue growth at 14.90% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Knife River Corporation (KNF) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.54) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 36.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.65), Price/Book (2.96) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 14.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.10%, Operating Margin at 8.36%, Profit Margin at 4.99%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 14.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
KNF Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KNF's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.54x sits near its historical average of 1.51x (53th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 25% below its historical high of 2.07x set in Nov 2024, and 59% above its historical low of 0.97x in Jun 2023. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.8x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Knife River Corporation (KNF) · BASIC MATERIALS › BUILDING MATERIALS
The Big Picture
Knife River Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 3.1B with 15% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 138M in free cash flow and 196M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Knife River Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor BUILDING MATERIALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Knife River Corporation.
Bottom Line
Knife River Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Knife River Corporation(KNF)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
BUILDING MATERIALS
USA
Knife River Corporation provides aggregates-based construction materials and contracting services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.