Knife River Corp (KNF) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Knife River Corp (KNF) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, KNF is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
Knife River Corp is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.78B. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 13 Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for KNF is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How KNF ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Knife River Corp (KNF) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | KNF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.78B | 5/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 19.87x | 4/6 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.73x | 8/10 |
| EPS | $2.45 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $28.29 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $58.27 | – |
| FCF/Share | $0.76 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | KNF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.7% | 4/9 |
| ROA | 3.4% | 5/11 |
| ROIC | 7.4% | 7/12 |
| Gross Margin | 19.3% | 6/9 |
| Operating Margin | 8.3% | 6/10 |
| Net Margin | 4.2% | 4/7 |
| EBT Margin | 5.8% | 6/10 |
| Tax Rate | 26.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | KNF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.66x | 5/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.60x | 6/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.60x | 2/12 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.60x | 2/12 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.9x | 6/13 |
| Working Capital | $794M | 2/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | KNF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $313M | 4/14 |
| Free Cash Flow | $43M | 5/10 |
| Capital Spending | -$270M | 8/10 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 28.0% | 3/8 |
| FCF/Sales | 1.3% | 6/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 8.2% | 7/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | KNF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.79x | 2/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 7.1x | 3/6 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.3x | 5/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.5x | 3/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 52 days | 4/6 |
| Days Inventory | 69 days | 3/7 |
| Payables Period | 31 days | 2/6 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 90 days | 3/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | KNF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.31B | 3/9 |
| Operating Income | $275M | 4/14 |
| Net Income | $139M | 3/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $314M | 3/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.67B | 3/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | KNF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 57M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.27B | 30.4% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $41M | 1.0% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $468M | 11.2% of assets |
| Inventory | $507M | 12.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.57B | 61.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $249M | 6.0% of assets |
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Knife River Corp (KNF) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Knife River Corp (Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)): 22 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| KNF Knife River Corp | ▶ | $2.78B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials Co | ▼ | $31.60B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | ▲ | $28.38B |
| HL Hecla Mining Co/De/ | ▲ | $10.87B |
| USLM United States Lime & Minerals Inc | ▲ | $3.05B |
| CMP Compass Minerals International Inc | ▼ | $975M |
| IPI Intrepid Potash, Inc. | ▶ | $445M |
| ABAT American Battery Technology Co | ▶ | $250M |
| SND Smart Sand, Inc. | ▲ | $227M |
| FEAM 5e Advanced Materials, Inc. | ▲ | $136M |
| GRO Brazil Potash Corp. | ▶ | $122M |
| ACRG American Clean Resources Group, Inc. | ▶ | $49M |
| LGO Largo Inc. | ▼ | $38M |
| ATLX Atlas Lithium Corp | ▲ | N/A |
| BLTH American Battery Materials, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| ELBM Electra Battery Materials Corp | ▼ | N/A |
| ILXP Ecominas Corp. | ▼ | N/A |
| IONR Ioneer Ltd | ▶ | N/A |
| MGNC Mag Magna Corp | ▼ | N/A |
| SQM Chemical & Mining Co Of Chile Inc | ▶ | N/A |
| TECK Teck Resources Ltd | ▶ | N/A |
| TTAM Titan America Sa | ▶ | N/A |
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Knife River Corp (KNF) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Knife River Corp (KNF) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, KNF is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Knife River Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for KNF is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Knife River Corp forecasts updated?
Knife River Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Knife River Corp's industry peers?
22 issuers in our coverage, KNF included, share the SEC industry code Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels). The largest are: Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM), Hecla Mining Co/De/ (HL), United States Lime & Minerals Inc (USLM), Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP), Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.