AR vs. KMI: A Head-to-Head Stock Comparison

Company Overview

KMI stands out with 61.04 billion USD in market value—about 5.03× AR’s market cap of 12.14 billion USD.

With betas of 0.66 for AR and 0.74 for KMI, both show similar volatility profiles relative to the overall market.

Performance Comparison

This chart compares the performance of AR and KMI over the past year by tracking the growth of an initial $10,000 investment in each (starting one year ago).

Hover over the lines to see the investment’s value and total return (%) at specific dates.

Data is adjusted for dividends and splits.

Valuation Metrics Comparison

The section examines key financial ratios to assess the valuation of AR and KMI based on earnings, cash flow, sales, and book value. Pay attention to the following notable points where extreme values stand out.

• AR stands out with a premium P/E of 420.54, while KMI at 23.62 remains within a more conventional earnings multiple.

Dividend Comparison

AR offers a 0% dividend yield, suggesting it may be reinvesting available cash back into the business for future growth, while KMI provides a 4.20% dividend yield, giving investors a steady income stream.

Financial Strength Metrics Comparison

This section dives into the financial resilience of AR and KMI, spotlighting key metrics like liquidity, leverage, and debt coverage. Check out the standout observations below where notable differences or extremes pop up.

• With current ratios of 0.39 and 0.45, both AR and KMI have less current assets than short-term liabilities, which could strain their working capital and force reliance on additional financing.
• Both AR (quick ratio 0.39) and KMI (quick ratio 0.35) fall below 0.8, meaning their most liquid assets—excluding inventory—aren’t enough to meet short-term obligations. This could force them to rely on receivables, inventory turn, or external financing.