ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:ARCB - Nasdaq - US03937C1053 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ARCB. ARCB was compared to 40 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ARCB scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ARCB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ARCB had positive earnings in the past year.
ARCB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ARCB has been profitable.
ARCB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ARCB (7.44%) is better than 72.50% of its industry peers.
ARCB has a Return On Equity of 13.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: ARCB outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
ARCB has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.01%) than 82.50% of its industry peers.
ARCB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.49%. This is above the industry average of 8.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.44% | ||
| ROE | 13.83% | ||
| ROIC | 10.01% |
ROA(3y)8.99%
ROA(5y)8.21%
ROE(3y)18.28%
ROE(5y)17.28%
ROIC(3y)12.49%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 4.36%, ARCB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARCB has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ARCB (5.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ARCB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 85.59%, ARCB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ARCB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.36% | ||
| GM | 85.59% |
OM growth 3Y-4.18%
OM growth 5Y15.74%
PM growth 3Y-8.1%
PM growth 5Y25.48%
GM growth 3Y3.29%
GM growth 5Y2.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARCB is creating some value.
ARCB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ARCB has less shares outstanding
ARCB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.72 indicates that ARCB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ARCB's Altman-Z score of 3.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARCB is 3.66, which is a good value as it means it would take ARCB, 3.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.66, ARCB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ARCB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ARCB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC8.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that ARCB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.00, ARCB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that ARCB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ARCB has a Quick ratio (1.00) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ARCB have decreased strongly by -40.25% in the last year.
ARCB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.61% yearly.
ARCB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.61%.
Measured over the past years, ARCB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.25%
EPS 3Y-9.05%
EPS 5Y18.61%
EPS Q2Q%-31.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.61%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y6.94%
Sales Q2Q%-5.16%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ARCB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.98% on average per year.
ARCB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y-19.29%
EPS Next 2Y10.16%
EPS Next 3Y14.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.14, the valuation of ARCB can be described as correct.
ARCB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARCB is cheaper than 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ARCB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.82.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.60, the valuation of ARCB can be described as reasonable.
92.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ARCB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.21.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ARCB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARCB is cheaper than 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of ARCB may justify a higher PE ratio.
ARCB's earnings are expected to grow with 14.98% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y10.16%
EPS Next 3Y14.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ARCB has a yearly dividend return of 0.68%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.58, ARCB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.68, ARCB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ARCB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.80%!
ARCB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ARCB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
ARCB pays out 6.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ARCB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP6.12%
EPS Next 2Y10.16%
EPS Next 3Y14.98%
NASDAQ:ARCB (8/4/2025, 2:18:24 PM)
73.28
+3.16 (+4.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.16%
Inst Owner Change-0.19%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner Change4.6%
Market Cap1.68B
Analysts76.84
Price Target94.77 (29.33%)
Short Float %4.28%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.8%
DP6.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)11.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.59%
Max EPS beat(2)25.49%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.93%
Max EPS beat(4)25.49%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)3.19%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.5%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)5.7%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.93%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.19%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.14%
PT rev (1m)10.37%
PT rev (3m)-1.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | 1.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY6.6%
EPS(NY)7.63
Fwd EY10.42%
FCF(TTM)2.55
FCFY3.49%
OCF(TTM)11.24
OCFY15.34%
SpS179.38
BVpS56.53
TBVpS39.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.44% | ||
| ROE | 13.83% | ||
| ROCE | 12.88% | ||
| ROIC | 10.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.79% | ||
| OM | 5.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.36% | ||
| GM | 85.59% | ||
| FCFM | 1.42% |
ROA(3y)8.99%
ROA(5y)8.21%
ROE(3y)18.28%
ROE(5y)17.28%
ROIC(3y)12.49%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
ROICexc(3y)14.5%
ROICexc(5y)13.55%
ROICexgc(3y)19.98%
ROICexgc(5y)18.74%
ROCE(3y)16.08%
ROCE(5y)14.9%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-13.21%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.94%
OM growth 3Y-4.18%
OM growth 5Y15.74%
PM growth 3Y-8.1%
PM growth 5Y25.48%
GM growth 3Y3.29%
GM growth 5Y2.2%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 131.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 32.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
F-Score7
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)146.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.6%
Profit Quality(3y)58.32%
Profit Quality(5y)99.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.25%
EPS 3Y-9.05%
EPS 5Y18.61%
EPS Q2Q%-31.31%
EPS Next Y-19.29%
EPS Next 2Y10.16%
EPS Next 3Y14.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.61%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y6.94%
Sales Q2Q%-5.16%
Revenue Next Year-1.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.61%
EBIT growth 5Y23.77%
EBIT Next Year56.72%
EBIT Next 3Y31.29%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-81.88%
FCF growth 3Y-42.74%
FCF growth 5Y-7.52%
OCF growth 1Y-48.78%
OCF growth 3Y-4.02%
OCF growth 5Y10.91%