Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Kirby Corporation Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
5.9%
FY2025
5-year range
-4.9% / 5.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+20.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#139 of 350
Industrials
What the data says
At 5.9%, Kirby Corporation's return on assets (roa) ranks #139 of 350 in the Industrials sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -4.9% in FY2022 to 5.9% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.6%.
Improved from -4.3% to 5.9% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +10.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- +4.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#139 of 350 in IndustrialsTop 40% of 350This company 5.9% Sector average 1.9%
▼
+203.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Kirby Corporation's return on assets (roa) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 20.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.0pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5.9% | +20.4% |
| FY2024 | 4.9% | +213.4% |
| FY2023 | -4.3% | +12.0% |
| FY2022 | -4.9% | -286.0% |
| FY2021 | 2.6% | +100.0% |
| FY2020 | 1.3% | -74.4% |
| FY2019 | 5.1% | +284.3% |
| FY2018 | 1.3% | -78.1% |
| FY2017 | 6.1% | +85.2% |
| FY2016 | 3.3% | -39.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026