Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Strong natural gas backlog and a 6.51% yield back KMI's thesis, but high debt of $32.4B and 11.5% 5-day selloff favor patience.
Investment score: 63/100
Analysis as of
Is Kinder Morgan, Inc. stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Kinder Morgan presents a stable dividend thesis backed by an extensive natural gas network and 4 straight quarters of earnings beats. However, high debt levels and recent technical softness lead the TradeMates model to assign a HOLD recommendation at current price levels.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 62/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 68/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 48/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 82/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 35/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 70/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 72/100 (weight 15%)
Kinder Morgan, Inc. opportunities and risks
What speaks for KMI
- Expanding Natural Gas Backlog via Major FIDs
What speaks against KMI
- Substantial Debt Burden and Low Short-Term Liquidity
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMI | 18.5x | 3.6x | 12.8x | 56.7% | 19.6% | 4.6% |
| WMB | 25.1x | 6.4x | 14.4x | 61.3% | 25.0% | -2.1% |
| EPD | 12.3x | 1.2x | 10.7x | 12.5% | 10.2% | 6.0% |
| ET | 12.0x | 0.6x | 8.2x | 18.9% | 4.9% | 16.4% |
| LNG | 19.3x | 2.4x | 9.7x | 45.9% | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| TRGP | 23.3x | 3.1x | 14.9x | 39.5% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| Peer median | 19.3x | 2.4x | 10.7x | 39.5% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
Frequently asked questions about Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI)
Is KMI stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Kinder Morgan, Inc. as HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. Kinder Morgan presents a stable dividend thesis backed by an extensive natural gas network and 4 straight quarters of earnings beats. However, high debt levels and recent technical softness lead the TradeMates model to assign a HOLD recommendation at current price levels. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is KMI stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for KMI is HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.