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K&S Corporation (KSC) Fair Value & Analysis

Industrials · AU · Market cap A$548M

KS K&S Corporation KSC · AU
PriceA$3.08
Fair ValueA$2.87
Upside-6.8%
Quality53/100
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Weak Growth
Thin margins · 3.4% net margin
Low debt · negative free cash flow
4.41% dividend yield
Mixed vs. peers (8/14)
Narrow moat 36/100
Evidence: High Range A$1.62 – A$3.74 Share as image

Fair value as of: Jul 20, 2026

From 15 valuation models · updated 21 days ago

Share price +2.7% over the past month.

A solid business, currently priced close to our fair value.

What matters now

  • The price sits close to our fair value, market and models broadly agree here, little valuation tension.
  • A fairly wide model range (A$1.62 to A$3.74) leaves room in how you read the outcome.
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Price vs Fair Value (5 years)

A$3.53 A$1.17 Fair Value A$2.87 May 2021 Aug 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 20, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range A$1.17 – A$3.53 · fair‑value band A$1.62 – A$3.74 · the A$3.08 price screens above the A$2.87 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 20, 2026.

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Analysis

K&S Corporation (KSC) currently trades at A$3.08, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is A$2.87, implying the stock looks roughly 6.8% fairly valued today. The Quality Score stands at 53/100 (solid quality), in the Industrials sector. Bear case: priced above our estimate, the market already discounts strong expectations. Bull case: above-average quality can justify a premium, the entry price still matters most (evidence: high).

Over the trailing twelve months, K&S Corporation generated revenue of A$719M at a net margin of 3.4%. Revenue declined 6.7% year over year. It earns a return on equity of 6.7%. Net debt stands at A$89.1M. Fundamentals as of Jul 20, 2026

Our scenario range runs from A$1.62 (bear case) to A$3.74 (bull case); at A$3.08, the current price sits within that range. Bear and bull are the same models run on conservative and optimistic assumptions (margins, growth, valuation multiples), so a plausible valuation range, not a price target. The share trades about 11% below its 52-week high and 4% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Industrials peers we cover trades at -11% fair-value upside, at -7%, KSC screens cheaper than that median.

Fair Value models

Each model estimates fair value its own way; the Fair Value above is the evidence-weighted blend. Evidence (0–100) measures how completely this model’s inputs are available: well-fed models carry more weight in the blend. The spread across models is intentional, each one stresses a different value driver; dividend models, for instance, come out structurally low when payout is small.

Model Bear Bear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull Bull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. Evidence
Highest evidence
Residual Income A$1.62 A$1.69 A$1.75 76
ROIC Compounder A$4.81 A$5.78 A$6.79 72
Growth-Adj P/E A$2.01 A$2.87 A$3.74 68
All 15 models by family
DCF Models
Owner Earnings A$0.0700 31
Earnings-Based
Graham-Dodd A$1.11 A$2.95 A$3.85 54
Lynch FV A$0.5700 A$0.8200 A$1.06 50
PEG = 1.0 A$0.5700 A$0.8200 A$1.06 46
EPV A$4.60 A$5.26 A$5.82 59
Multiples
P/E Multiple A$2.56 A$3.41 A$4.27 63
P/S Multiple A$2.07 A$2.76 A$3.45 58
P/B Multiple A$2.07 A$2.76 A$3.45 55
EV/EBIT A$8.43 A$11.34 A$14.24 53
EV/EBITDA A$8.86 A$11.90 A$14.94 54
EV/Revenue A$4.95 A$7.19 A$9.43 43
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham) A$1.04 A$1.39 A$2.08 50
Economic Profit
Residual Income A$1.62 A$1.69 A$1.75 76
ROIC Compounder A$4.81 A$5.78 A$6.79 72
Growth Earnings
Growth-Adj P/E A$2.01 A$2.87 A$3.74 68

Widest divergence: Multiples (A$3.41) versus Earnings-Based (A$0.8200). Highest evidence: Residual Income (76).

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Key figures & financial health

Revenue (TTM) A$719M
Revenue growth (YoY) -6.7%
Net margin 3.4%
Return on equity 6.7%
Free cash flow −A$10.0M FY2025
P/E ratio 16.9
More key figures
Operating margin 4.9%
EPS (TTM) A$0.1800
Dividend yield 4.4%
EPS growth (YoY) -28.1%
Net debt A$89.1M FY2025

Figures from reported company fundamentals · as of Jul 20, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.

Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 53/100

Of which business quality 54 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 46

Profitability 43
Margins and returns on capital today
Quality Growth 36
Are margins and returns improving?
Cashflow 38
Earnings quality: real cash, not paper profit
Fin. Strength 74
Balance sheet, leverage, solvency risk
Investment 66
Disciplined investing over empire-building
Low Volatility 85
Calm price path (market factor)
Momentum 32
Price trend over the last 3–12 months (market factor)
52W Momentum 26
Distance to the 52-week high (market factor)
Net Issuance 73
Buybacks instead of dilution

Non-valuation factor families (profitability, growth, cashflow, financial strength, momentum …), each academically grounded. Valuation itself sits in the Fair Value and is deliberately excluded here to avoid double-counting.

About the company

K&S Corporation Limited engages in the transportation and logistics, warehousing, and fuel distribution businesses in Australia and New Zealand. The company operates through three segments: Australian Transport, Fuels, and New Zealand Transport.

Full company description

K&S Corporation Limited engages in the transportation and logistics, warehousing, and fuel distribution businesses in Australia and New Zealand. The company operates through three segments: Australian Transport, Fuels, and New Zealand Transport. The company provides road, rail, and coastal sea forwarding for full and break bulk loads, including export packing, wharf lodgement, and the delivery of integrated supply chain and system solutions; remote, regional, and metro bulk fuel, oil, and gas transportation and distribution services; and dry and liquid bulk transportation services to mining, sugar, cement, and fertilizer industries. It also offers line haul and logistical support, and catering for dry, chilled, and frozen goods; and management distribution services, as well as equipment and personnel; facility management services for various companies; distribution chain management services for various importers; and heavy haulage services. In addition, the company provides dangerous and hazardous goods, chemicals, petro-chemicals, gases, bulk liquids, liquid foods, fuel, lubricants, and explosives by road, rail, and sea; aviation refueling services; and full truck load and break distribution and export. The company was formerly known as Scott Corporation Limited and changed its name to K&S Corporation Limited in December 1998. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Truganina, Australia. K&S Corporation Limited is a subsidiary of AA Scott Pty Ltd.

Company description, as reported by the company or data provider.

Revenue & earnings trend

FY2021 – FY2025 · reported fiscal years

K&S Corporation reported revenue of A$745M in FY2025 versus A$689M in FY2021, a compound +2.0%/yr. Reported net income was A$29.2M in FY2025, compounding +12.7%/yr from FY2021.

Growth Quality 8/100
Revenue growth is weak, negative or inconsistent.
Latest Revenue (FY 2025)
A$745M
Latest YoY
−9.7%
Avg. growth/yr (3Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
−1.4%
Avg. growth/yr (5Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
−1.2%
Avg. growth/yr (36Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+5.9%
Revenue +2.0%/yr
FY21 A$689M
FY22 A$776M
FY23 A$849M
FY24 A$825M
FY25 A$745M
Net income +12.7%/yr
FY21 A$18.1M
FY22 A$17.4M
FY23 A$28.6M
FY24 A$31.2M
FY25 A$29.2M
Character of growth · EPS growth decomposed (2014-2025) +8.2 % p.a.
Revenue per share −0.1 pp

of which total revenue +2.4 pp · buybacks/dilution −2.5 pp

EBIT margin +12.7 pp
Tax rate +0.1 pp
Residual (interest, one-offs) −4.4 pp

Absolute contributions in percentage points per year; they sum to the EPS growth rate. Start and end points are 3-year averages (details on hover).

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Peer Group

Integrated Freight & Logistics · 218 stocks

How this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.

Quality Score 53 · Above median
Fair Value upside −7% · Below median
Return on equity (TTM) 7% · Above median
Return on assets 2% · Below median
Net margin (TTM) 3% · Above median
Operating margin (TTM) 5% · Above median
Revenue growth -7% · Bottom 25%
Dividend yield (TTM) 4.4% · Top 25%
Debt / equity 0.20× · Higher than median

Valuation Multiples vs Integrated Freight & Logistics median · lower = cheaper

P/E (TTM) 16.9× · Pricier than median
P/B 1.04× · Cheaper than median
P/S (TTM) 0.54× · Pricier than median
EV/EBITDA 7.3× · Cheaper than median
PEG 0.74× · Cheaper than 75% of peers

Snowflake

Five quick dimensions, each 0 to 100: VALUE (fair-value potential), FUTURE (revenue growth), PAST (return on equity), HEALTH (low debt), DIVIDEND (yield). Green = this stock, grey = typical sector peer.

VALUE 24 · sector 46
FUTURE 0 · sector 8
PAST 27 · sector 26
HEALTH 90 · sector 94
DIVIDEND 88 · sector 56

Values & ESG

Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.

None of the checked exposures detected

ESG scores are not available for this stock yet. Values and ESG data are contextual and can differ between providers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is K&S Corporation (KSC) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Jul 20, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of A$2.87 versus a price of A$3.08, about −7% (fairly valued).
What is the fair value of KSC?
Our model-based fair value for K&S Corporation is A$2.87 (as of Jul 20, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price is A$3.08.
What is the quality score of KSC?
K&S Corporation has a Quality Score of 53/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the revenue of K&S Corporation (KSC)?
K&S Corporation reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about A$719M (latest available figure, as of Jul 20, 2026).
What is the net profit margin of KSC?
The net profit margin of K&S Corporation is about 3.4%, meaning it keeps roughly 3.4% of revenue as net income. Based on the latest reported figures.
Does K&S Corporation pay a dividend?
K&S Corporation currently shows a dividend yield of about 4.06% relative to its recent price (as of Jul 20, 2026).

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