HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT)
US4456581077 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JBHT. JBHT was compared to 36 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. JBHT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. JBHT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. JBHT also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes JBHT very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
JBHT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year JBHT had a positive cash flow from operations.
JBHT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years JBHT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
JBHT has a Return On Assets of 8.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. JBHT outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Return On Equity of 17.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.28%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
JBHT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.53%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.87%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.53% | ||
| ROE | 17.75% | ||
| ROIC | 11.28% |
ROA(3y)10.72%
ROA(5y)10.03%
ROE(3y)22.86%
ROE(5y)22.16%
ROIC(3y)14.53%
ROIC(5y)13.52%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.68%, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBHT has remained more or less at the same level.
JBHT has a better Operating Margin (7.74%) than 63.89% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.01%, JBHT is doing worse than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JBHT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.68% | ||
| GM | 19.01% |
OM growth 3Y1.52%
OM growth 5Y-0.42%
PM growth 3Y2.63%
PM growth 5Y-0.04%
GM growth 3Y3.69%
GM growth 5Y1.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JBHT is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, JBHT has less shares outstanding
JBHT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
JBHT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.37 indicates that JBHT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
JBHT has a better Altman-Z score (5.37) than 86.11% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
JBHT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 69.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC8.85%
2.3 Liquidity
JBHT has a Current Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that JBHT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.17, JBHT is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.78% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that JBHT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of JBHT (1.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
JBHT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.24%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.14% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for JBHT has decreased by -13.39% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, JBHT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.29% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.24%
EPS 3Y13.72%
EPS 5Y4.14%
EPS growth Q2Q-23.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.39%
Revenue growth 3Y10.01%
Revenue growth 5Y8.29%
Revenue growth Q2Q-9.48%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.76% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.56% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.4%
EPS Next 2Y17.95%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
EPS Next 5Y14.76%
Revenue Next Year4.46%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.99%
Revenue Next 5Y6.56%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.49, JBHT is valued on the expensive side.
JBHT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.20, JBHT is valued at the same level.
JBHT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.90.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.63.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JBHT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JBHT is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of JBHT may justify a higher PE ratio.
JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)5.67
EPS Next 2Y17.95%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%, JBHT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of JBHT dropped by -20.68% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
JBHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.76.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.03, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of JBHT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.83%!
JBHT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
JBHT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.83%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
JBHT pays out 23.88% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
JBHT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP23.88%
EPS Next 2Y17.95%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC
NASDAQ:JBHT (4/25/2024, 7:00:03 PM)
After market: 163.81 +0.07 (+0.04%)163.74
-0.89 (-0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
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| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
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| PE | 23.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.9 | ||
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PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)5.67
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 8.53% | ||
| ROE | 17.75% | ||
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| OM | 7.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.68% | ||
| GM | 19.01% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.5
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| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 | ||
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