71.19 USD
+1.64 (+2.36%)
71.19 USD
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Taking everything into account, ARCB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ARCB was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ARCB gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ARCB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ARCB was profitable.
ARCB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ARCB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ARCB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ARCB has a Return On Assets of 3.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: ARCB outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
ARCB has a Return On Equity of 7.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARCB outperforms 58.14% of its industry peers.
ARCB has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.23%) than 67.44% of its industry peers.
ARCB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.49%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.23%) for ARCB is well below the 3 year average (12.49%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ARCB had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 7.35% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% |
ROA(3y)8.99%
ROA(5y)8.22%
ROE(3y)18.29%
ROE(5y)17.29%
ROIC(3y)12.49%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.41%, ARCB is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.14% 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 (3.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ARCB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 85.00%, ARCB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.35% 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 | 3.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 85% |
OM growth 3Y-4.12%
OM growth 5Y15.78%
PM growth 3Y-8.11%
PM growth 5Y25.47%
GM growth 3Y3.29%
GM growth 5Y2.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARCB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ARCB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ARCB has an Altman-Z score of 3.42. This indicates that ARCB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ARCB's Altman-Z score of 3.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARCB is 3.23, which is a good value as it means it would take ARCB, 3.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ARCB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARCB outperforms 86.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that ARCB is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ARCB (0.10) is better than 79.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC10.29%
2.3 Liquidity
ARCB has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that ARCB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.98, ARCB is doing worse than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that ARCB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.98, ARCB is not doing good in the industry: 62.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ARCB does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ARCB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -37.28%.
Measured over the past years, ARCB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.61% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ARCB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.34% in the last year.
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)-37.28%
EPS 3Y-9.05%
EPS 5Y18.61%
EPS Q2Q%-10.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y6.94%
Sales Q2Q%-1.41%
3.2 Future
ARCB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.40% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ARCB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-38.79%
EPS Next 2Y-9%
EPS Next 3Y7.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.21%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.28 indicates a correct valuation of ARCB.
ARCB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARCB is cheaper than 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. ARCB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.67, the valuation of ARCB can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. ARCB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
93.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
ARCB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARCB is cheaper than 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of ARCB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y-9%
EPS Next 3Y7.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ARCB has a yearly dividend return of 0.69%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.60, ARCB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, ARCB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ARCB grows each year by 8.44%, which is quite nice.
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)8.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
ARCB pays out 11.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
ARCB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP11.09%
EPS Next 2Y-9%
EPS Next 3Y7.4%
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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.27%
Inst Owner Change-1.17%
Ins Owners1.46%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap1.60B
Revenue(TTM)4.04B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts76.84
Price Target82.62 (16.06%)
Short Float %5.72%
Short Ratio4.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.44%
DP11.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.33%
Max EPS beat(2)4.53%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.33%
Max EPS beat(4)25.49%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.25%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.31%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)4.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.99%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.58%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.45%
PT rev (1m)-9.33%
PT rev (3m)-9.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-35.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.64 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.81 |
EPS(TTM)4.66
EY6.55%
EPS(NY)5.21
Fwd EY7.32%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY4.14%
OCF(TTM)10.72
OCFY15.06%
SpS179.44
BVpS58.77
TBVpS41.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number78.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 7.35% | ||
| ROCE | 6.74% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.29% | ||
| OM | 3.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 85% | ||
| FCFM | 1.64% |
ROA(3y)8.99%
ROA(5y)8.22%
ROE(3y)18.29%
ROE(5y)17.29%
ROIC(3y)12.49%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
ROICexc(3y)14.5%
ROICexc(5y)13.54%
ROICexgc(3y)19.97%
ROICexgc(5y)18.73%
ROCE(3y)16.08%
ROCE(5y)14.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.98%
OM growth 3Y-4.12%
OM growth 5Y15.78%
PM growth 3Y-8.11%
PM growth 5Y25.47%
GM growth 3Y3.29%
GM growth 5Y2.2%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
F-Score4
WACC10.29%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)146.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.6%
Profit Quality(3y)58.29%
Profit Quality(5y)99.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.28%
EPS 3Y-9.05%
EPS 5Y18.61%
EPS Q2Q%-10.98%
EPS Next Y-38.79%
EPS Next 2Y-9%
EPS Next 3Y7.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y6.94%
Sales Q2Q%-1.41%
Revenue Next Year-4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.21%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-55.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.55%
EBIT growth 5Y23.82%
EBIT Next Year46.07%
EBIT Next 3Y27.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34%
FCF growth 3Y-42.8%
FCF growth 5Y-7.58%
OCF growth 1Y-23.45%
OCF growth 3Y-4.04%
OCF growth 5Y10.9%
ARCBEST CORP / ARCB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ARCBEST CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ARCB.
Can you provide the valuation status for ARCBEST CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ARCBEST CORP (ARCB). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
The financial health rating of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ARCB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is expected to decline by -38.79% in the next year.