COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CVLG - US22284P1057 - Common Stock
21.64 USD
+0.08 (+0.37%)
CVLG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. CVLG has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CVLG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CVLG was profitable.
In the past year CVLG had a positive cash flow from operations.
CVLG had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CVLG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CVLG has a better Return On Assets (3.14%) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
CVLG has a Return On Equity (7.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CVLG's Return On Invested Capital of 3.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVLG outperforms 55.81% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CVLG is in line with the industry average of 6.88%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.14% | ||
| ROE | 7.6% | ||
| ROIC | 3.27% |
ROA(3y)7.68%
ROA(5y)5.21%
ROE(3y)16.9%
ROE(5y)10.67%
ROIC(3y)6.14%
ROIC(5y)5.88%
1.3 Margins
CVLG's Profit Margin of 2.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVLG outperforms 58.14% of its industry peers.
CVLG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CVLG has a Operating Margin of 3.12%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CVLG outperforms 51.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVLG has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.86%, CVLG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVLG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.81% | ||
| GM | 66.86% |
OM growth 3Y-12.2%
OM growth 5Y38.52%
PM growth 3Y-18.23%
PM growth 5Y27.09%
GM growth 3Y4.84%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CVLG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
CVLG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CVLG has less shares outstanding
CVLG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CVLG has an Altman-Z score of 2.18. This is not the best score and indicates that CVLG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.18, CVLG is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.84% of the companies in the same industry.
CVLG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CVLG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVLG outperforms 46.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC9.25%
2.3 Liquidity
CVLG has a Current Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that CVLG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.01, CVLG is not doing good in the industry: 60.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that CVLG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.98, CVLG is not doing good in the industry: 65.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CVLG have decreased strongly by -15.84% in the last year.
CVLG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 43.91% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CVLG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.62% in the last year.
CVLG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.84%
EPS 3Y3.05%
EPS 5Y43.91%
EPS Q2Q%-19.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%3.13%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.29% on average over the next years.
CVLG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.14%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.38%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.73, CVLG is valued correctly.
93.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVLG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CVLG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.41.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.21, the valuation of CVLG can be described as very reasonable.
95.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVLG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVLG to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.40), we can say CVLG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CVLG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CVLG is cheaper than 90.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CVLG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CVLG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.40%.
CVLG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.72.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CVLG is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
5.2 History
CVLG has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
21.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVLG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.3%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.29%
NYSE:CVLG (12/5/2025, 3:08:56 PM)
21.64
+0.08 (+0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners70.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.56%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap542.08M
Revenue(TTM)1.15B
Net Income(TTM)32.22M
Analysts82
Price Target30.26 (39.83%)
Short Float %3.13%
Short Ratio4.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP21.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.14%
Max EPS beat(2)3.2%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.65%
Max EPS beat(4)3.2%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.04%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.31%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.26%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.33%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.33%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.96%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.58%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.44%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.28 | ||
| P/tB | 2.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.45 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY7.86%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY9.79%
FCF(TTM)-1.22
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.39
OCFY20.3%
SpS45.77
BVpS16.91
TBVpS10.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number25.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.14% | ||
| ROE | 7.6% | ||
| ROCE | 4.29% | ||
| ROIC | 3.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.15% | ||
| OM | 3.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.81% | ||
| GM | 66.86% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)7.68%
ROA(5y)5.21%
ROE(3y)16.9%
ROE(5y)10.67%
ROIC(3y)6.14%
ROIC(5y)5.88%
ROICexc(3y)6.59%
ROICexc(5y)6.19%
ROICexgc(3y)8.26%
ROICexgc(5y)7.51%
ROCE(3y)8.04%
ROCE(5y)7.71%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y45.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y41.41%
OM growth 3Y-12.2%
OM growth 5Y38.52%
PM growth 3Y-18.23%
PM growth 5Y27.09%
GM growth 3Y4.84%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 156.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
F-Score6
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)220.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)174.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.84%
EPS 3Y3.05%
EPS 5Y43.91%
EPS Q2Q%-19.27%
EPS Next Y-18.14%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%3.13%
Revenue Next Year1.38%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.87%
EBIT growth 5Y45.48%
EBIT Next Year111.37%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y49.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y20.74%
OCF growth 3Y18.84%
OCF growth 5Y13.93%
COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC / CVLG FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CVLG.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC?
COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) is 12.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.28.
Can you provide the financial health for CVLG stock?
The financial health rating of COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) is 3 / 10.