Knife River Corp. Hits New 52-Week Low at $62.70

Knife River Corp., a small-cap player in the building products industry, has recently reached a new 52-week low of USD 62.70 on October 22, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the company, which has seen its stock price drop by 10.38% over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 15.06% during the same period.
The company's financial metrics reveal a challenging landscape. With a market capitalization of USD 4,543 million, Knife River Corp. has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.00, indicating a premium valuation compared to its peers. The company has reported a return on equity of 10.57%, but its operating cash flow has hit a low of USD 244.25 million, and raw material costs have surged by 14.3% year-over-year.

Additionally, Knife River's debt-equity ratio stands at 0.88, reflecting a higher leverage position. The stock's performance has been underwhelming, with a return of -16.58% over the last year, further emphasizing the company's struggles in both the near and long term.