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Kinder Morgan (KMI) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Kinder Morgan (KMI): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Energy peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Kinder Morgan (KMI)
Profile ItemKMI
NameKinder Morgan Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Storage & Transportation
Market Capitalization66.74 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateFebruary 11, 2011
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

KMI
GSPC
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Kinder Morgan (KMI) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Kinder Morgan (KMI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Kinder Morgan (KMI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Kinder Morgan (KMI) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMIIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)19.50%32.08%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)29.33%14.39%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)18.80%15.43%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

KMI
GSPC
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Kinder Morgan (KMI) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Kinder Morgan (KMI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Kinder Morgan (KMI) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMIIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)22.00%41.29%
Beta (5Y)0.600.66
Max Drawdown (5Y)-20.31%-52.09%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. KMI is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Kinder Morgan (KMI) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMIIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.690.67
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.011.01

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Kinder Morgan (KMI) posts ROE of 11.43%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

KMI

Energy industry group

11.43%

Group distribution
Max
53.85%
Q3
24.79%
Median
12.85%
KMI
11.43%
Q1
2.03%
Min
-29.09%
Largest peers
PBR
30.27%
TTE
17.83%
COP
17.66%
SHEL
17.43%
XOM
15.53%
CVX
13.85%
KMI
11.43%
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Where Kinder Morgan (KMI) stands on ROE within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Kinder Morgan (KMI) keeps 19.64% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

KMI

Energy industry group

19.64%

Group distribution
Max
56.92%
Q3
22.92%
KMI
19.64%
Median
10.10%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-27.38%
Largest peers
PBR
24.32%
KMI
19.64%
COP
16.76%
CVX
11.92%
XOM
10.46%
TTE
10.46%
SHEL
10.18%
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Where Kinder Morgan (KMI) stands on net margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Kinder Morgan (KMI) turns 24.03% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

KMI

Energy industry group

24.03%

Group distribution
Max
71.31%
Q3
33.75%
KMI
24.03%
Median
18.73%
Q1
6.94%
Min
-24.52%
Largest peers
PBR
44.68%
COP
30.05%
TTE
24.51%
KMI
24.03%
SHEL
18.76%
CVX
17.89%
XOM
16.98%
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Where Kinder Morgan (KMI) stands on operating margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Kinder Morgan (KMI) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMIIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)11.43%12.85%
ROA (TTM)4.44%5.49%
Net Margin (TTM)19.64%10.10%
Operating Margin (TTM)24.03%18.73%
Gross Margin (TTM)48.65%44.52%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Kinder Morgan (KMI) grew revenue 12.17%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Kinder Morgan (KMI): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Kinder Morgan (KMI) grew earnings per share 17.09%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Kinder Morgan (KMI): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Kinder Morgan (KMI) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMIIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)12.17%0.51%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-4.09%0.37%
EPS Growth (YoY)17.09%-11.75%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)6.95%-12.07%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Kinder Morgan (KMI) has current ratio of 0.67, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

KMI

Energy industry group

0.67

Group distribution
Max
3.64
Q3
2.21
Median
1.41
Q1
0.88
KMI
0.67
Min
0.24
Largest peers
COP
1.52
SHEL
1.38
CVX
1.34
XOM
1.19
TTE
1.11
PBR
0.85
KMI
0.67
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Where Kinder Morgan (KMI) stands on current ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Kinder Morgan (KMI) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

KMI

Energy industry group

1.02

Group distribution
Max
1.75
KMI
1.02
Q3
0.93
Median
0.54
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00
Largest peers
KMI
1.02
PBR
0.76
TTE
0.46
SHEL
0.38
COP
0.35
CVX
0.17
XOM
0.13
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Where Kinder Morgan (KMI) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Kinder Morgan (KMI) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMIIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.671.41
Debt / Equity (MRQ)1.020.54
Net Debt / EBITDA4.231.13

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Kinder Morgan (KMI) has dividend yield of 3.93%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

KMI

Energy industry group

3.93%

Group distribution
Max
8.57%
KMI
3.93%
Q3
3.58%
Median
1.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
PBR
19.51%
TTE
4.58%
KMI
3.93%
CVX
3.31%
XOM
2.49%
COP
2.48%
SHEL
1.54%
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Where Kinder Morgan (KMI) stands on dividend yield within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Kinder Morgan (KMI) has payout ratio of 72.84%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

KMI

Energy industry group

72.84%

Group distribution
Max
133.24%
KMI
72.84%
Q3
53.31%
Median
25.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
KMI
72.84%
CVX
51.76%
XOM
42.39%
TTE
39.93%
COP
35.41%
PBR
28.93%
SHEL
26.24%
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Where Kinder Morgan (KMI) stands on payout ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Kinder Morgan (KMI) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMIIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.93%1.71%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)72.84%25.24%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Kinder Morgan (KMI) trades at P/E ratio of 18.49, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

KMI

Energy industry group

18.49

Group distribution
Max
39.54
Q3
21.72
KMI
18.49
Median
12.19
Q1
7.71
Min
2.99
Largest peers
KMI
18.49
XOM
17.06
CVX
15.61
COP
14.36
TTE
8.76
SHEL
8.60
PBR
4.68
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Where Kinder Morgan (KMI) stands on P/E ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Kinder Morgan (KMI) trades at 3.64 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

KMI

Energy industry group

3.64

Group distribution
Max
5.40
KMI
3.64
Q3
2.85
Median
1.69
Q1
0.88
Min
0.00
Largest peers
KMI
3.64
COP
2.34
CVX
1.83
XOM
1.74
TTE
0.90
SHEL
0.87
PBR
0.22
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Where Kinder Morgan (KMI) stands on P/S ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Kinder Morgan (KMI) trades at 2.11 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

KMI

Energy industry group

2.11

Group distribution
Max
4.21
Q3
2.38
KMI
2.11
Median
1.51
Q1
1.08
Min
0.01
Largest peers
XOM
2.55
COP
2.44
CVX
2.13
KMI
2.11
TTE
1.46
SHEL
1.43
PBR
1.25
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Where Kinder Morgan (KMI) stands on P/B ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Kinder Morgan (KMI) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KMIIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)18.4912.19
P/S Ratio (TTM)3.641.69
P/B Ratio (MRQ)2.111.51
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)1.61%5.94%