Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Kirby Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
10.5%
FY2025
5-year range
-9.0% / 10.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+22.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#180 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
At 10.5%, Kirby Corporation's return on equity (roe) ranks #180 of 332 in the Industrials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -9.0% in FY2022 to 10.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
10.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.9%.
Improved from -7.8% to 10.5% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +19.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +7.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#180 of 332 in IndustrialsTop 54% of 332This company 10.5% Sector average 9.7%
▼
+7.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Kirby Corporation's return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 22.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.8pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2022.
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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 10.5% | +22.7% |
| FY2024 | 8.6% | +210.3% |
| FY2023 | -7.8% | +13.5% |
| FY2022 | -9.0% | -281.7% |
| FY2021 | 4.9% | +94.1% |
| FY2020 | 2.5% | -72.7% |
| FY2019 | 9.3% | +281.1% |
| FY2018 | 2.4% | -75.8% |
| FY2017 | 10.1% | +71.6% |
| FY2016 | 5.9% | -41.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026