Knife River Corporation
KNFBasic MaterialsNASDAQBuilding Materials
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Knife River Corporation (KNF) is listed under Building Materials. At a $3.51B market cap, Knife River Corporation ranks as a mid-cap company within basic materials. The company operates through West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services segments.
Market Cap
$3.51B
Beta
0.52
P/E (TTM)
25.13
P/E (Fwd)
15.56
EPS (TTM)
$2.46
EPS (Fwd)
$3.97
ROE
9.1%
ROA
4.5%
Cash
$40.7M
Total Debt
$1.67B
Free CF
-$3.5M
52W Change
-22.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KNF stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 28, 2026 close, KNF finished 16.66% below its 150-day moving average ($79.88) and 15.21% below its 200-day moving average ($78.51). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is KNF overbought or oversold?
At the August 28, 2026 close, KNF's RSI(14) was 49.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $40.7M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.67B. 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 -$3.5M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 9.1% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $2.23B (2021) to $3.15B (2025), reflecting a 41% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Knife River Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Knife River Corporation's trajectory.