Knife River Corporation
KNFBasic MaterialsNASDAQBuilding Materials · Last scanned May 30, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Knife River Corporation focuses on Building Materials services and products. Knife River Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides aggregates-based construction materials and contracting services in the United States. The $4.46B market capitalization puts KNF squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. The company operates through West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services segments.
Market Cap
$4.46B
Beta
0.67
P/E (TTM)
30.55
P/E (Fwd)
19.16
EPS (TTM)
$2.57
EPS (Fwd)
$4.10
ROE
9.9%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$13.3M
Total Debt
$1.48B
Free CF
-$42.7M
52W Change
-14.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $13.3M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.48B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$42.7M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 9.9%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $2.23B (2021) to $3.15B (2025), reflecting a 41% increase over the period.
KNF's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Knife River Corporation and its sector.