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HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:JBHT - US4456581077 - Common Stock

139.37 USD
+1.25 (+0.91%)
Last: 10/14/2025, 8:00:03 PM
139.37 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/14/2025, 8:00:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JBHT. JBHT was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. JBHT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. JBHT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally JBHT also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

JBHT had positive earnings in the past year.
JBHT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
JBHT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years JBHT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
JBHT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJBHT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

JBHT has a Return On Assets of 6.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a better Return On Equity (15.15%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.79%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
JBHT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.41%. This is above the industry average of 7.77%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.72%
ROE 15.15%
ROIC 9.79%
ROA(3y)9.28%
ROA(5y)9.52%
ROE(3y)19.47%
ROE(5y)20.45%
ROIC(3y)12.41%
ROIC(5y)12.86%
JBHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJBHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of JBHT (4.59%) is better than 73.81% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JBHT has a better Operating Margin (6.69%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JBHT's Gross Margin of 19.15% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.69%
PM (TTM) 4.59%
GM 19.15%
OM growth 3Y-7.15%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.46%
GM growth 3Y4.45%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
JBHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJBHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for JBHT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for JBHT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JBHT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
JBHT Yearly Shares OutstandingJBHT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
JBHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJBHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of JBHT is 2.86, which is a good value as it means it would take JBHT, 2.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JBHT (2.86) is better than 90.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that JBHT is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, JBHT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 2.86
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC9.08%
JBHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJBHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

JBHT has a Current Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that JBHT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of JBHT (0.87) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JBHT has a Quick ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.87
JBHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJBHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for JBHT have decreased by -5.34% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, JBHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.31% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, JBHT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.34%
EPS 3Y-8%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%-0.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.21%
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3Y14.27%
EPS Next 5Y17.05%
Revenue Next Year-0.65%
Revenue Next 2Y2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%

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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
JBHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJBHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
JBHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJBHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.34, which means the current valuation is very expensive for JBHT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.50, JBHT is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.89 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JBHT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.34
Fwd PE 19.89
JBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
90.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JBHT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.47
EV/EBITDA 9.74
JBHT Per share dataJBHT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
JBHT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)11.48
PEG (5Y)19.36
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3Y14.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%, JBHT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.61, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, JBHT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of JBHT grows each year by 10.61%, which is quite nice.
JBHT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
JBHT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.61%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
JBHT Yearly Dividends per shareJBHT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

31.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JBHT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of JBHT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP31.37%
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3Y14.27%
JBHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJBHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
JBHT Dividend Payout.JBHT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JBHT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC

NASDAQ:JBHT (10/14/2025, 8:00:03 PM)

After market: 139.37 0 (0%)

139.37

+1.25 (+0.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)07-15 2025-07-15/amc
Earnings (Next)10-15 2025-10-15/amc
Inst Owners76.39%
Inst Owner Change0.23%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap13.49B
Analysts76.36
Price Target160.23 (14.97%)
Short Float %5.03%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.61%
DP31.37%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date08-08 2025-08-08 (0.44)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.64%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.91%
Max EPS beat(4)3.67%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.88%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.23%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.22%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.79%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.64%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.74%
PT rev (1m)-0.77%
PT rev (3m)2.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.34
Fwd PE 19.89
P/S 1.12
P/FCF 22.47
P/OCF 9.23
P/B 3.69
P/tB 3.69
EV/EBITDA 9.74
EPS(TTM)5.5
EY3.95%
EPS(NY)7.01
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)6.2
FCFY4.45%
OCF(TTM)15.11
OCFY10.84%
SpS124.63
BVpS37.76
TBVpS37.76
PEG (NY)11.48
PEG (5Y)19.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.72%
ROE 15.15%
ROCE 12.8%
ROIC 9.79%
ROICexc 9.87%
ROICexgc 9.87%
OM 6.69%
PM (TTM) 4.59%
GM 19.15%
FCFM 4.98%
ROA(3y)9.28%
ROA(5y)9.52%
ROE(3y)19.47%
ROE(5y)20.45%
ROIC(3y)12.41%
ROIC(5y)12.86%
ROICexc(3y)12.51%
ROICexc(5y)13.31%
ROICexgc(3y)13%
ROICexgc(5y)13.87%
ROCE(3y)16.22%
ROCE(5y)16.8%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.32%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.42%
OM growth 3Y-7.15%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.46%
GM growth 3Y4.45%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 2.86
Debt/EBITDA 0.66
Cap/Depr 114.94%
Cap/Sales 7.14%
Interest Coverage 11.54
Cash Conversion 93.92%
Profit Quality 108.4%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)201.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)183.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.51%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.34%
EPS 3Y-8%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%-0.76%
EPS Next Y2.21%
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3Y14.27%
EPS Next 5Y17.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%
Revenue Next Year-0.65%
Revenue Next 2Y2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.36%
EBIT growth 5Y2.52%
EBIT Next Year80.74%
EBIT Next 3Y30.02%
EBIT Next 5Y22.34%
FCF growth 1Y280.92%
FCF growth 3Y30.76%
FCF growth 5Y20.39%
OCF growth 1Y-30.02%
OCF growth 3Y6.61%
OCF growth 5Y6.19%