HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JBHT - Nasdaq - US4456581077 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JBHT. JBHT was compared to 40 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. JBHT has an average financial health and profitability rating. JBHT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. JBHT also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make JBHT a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year JBHT was profitable.
JBHT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
JBHT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
JBHT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.80%, JBHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.51%, JBHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT's Return On Invested Capital of 9.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 80.00% 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 8.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.8% | ||
| ROE | 14.51% | ||
| ROIC | 9.78% |
ROA(3y)9.28%
ROA(5y)9.52%
ROE(3y)19.47%
ROE(5y)20.45%
ROIC(3y)12.41%
ROIC(5y)12.86%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.65%, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBHT has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.76%, JBHT is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JBHT has declined.
JBHT has a Gross Margin of 19.19%. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.65% | ||
| GM | 19.19% |
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%
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.
JBHT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for JBHT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, JBHT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
JBHT has an Altman-Z score of 5.00. This indicates that JBHT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
JBHT's Altman-Z score of 5.00 is amongst the best of the industry. JBHT outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.08. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JBHT would need 3.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
JBHT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.08) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
JBHT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC9.45%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JBHT has a Current ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that JBHT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JBHT's Quick ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
JBHT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.34%.
JBHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.31% yearly.
Looking at the last year, JBHT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.69% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.13% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.54%
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.65%
EPS Next 5Y17.13%
Revenue Next Year-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.72%
Revenue Next 3Y3.97%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.22, which means the current valuation is very expensive for JBHT.
JBHT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
JBHT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.35.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.95, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JBHT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
JBHT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
JBHT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JBHT is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JBHT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JBHT is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates JBHT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)7.7
PEG (5Y)20.8
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JBHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
JBHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.52.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.16, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
5.2 History
The dividend of JBHT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.61%!
JBHT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
31.21% 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.
DP31.21%
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.65%
149.73
-0.11 (-0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners1.17%
Ins Owner Change0.72%
Market Cap14.49B
Analysts76.97
Price Target161.7 (7.99%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.61%
DP31.21%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.91%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.62%
Max EPS beat(4)3.67%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.5%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.92%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.45%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.11%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.3%
PT rev (1m)3.33%
PT rev (3m)-13.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 | ||
| P/S | 1.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.2 | ||
| P/B | 3.75 | ||
| P/tB | 3.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.19 |
EPS(TTM)5.5
EY3.67%
EPS(NY)7.15
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)5.3
FCFY3.54%
OCF(TTM)14.68
OCFY9.8%
SpS124.63
BVpS39.94
TBVpS37.61
PEG (NY)7.7
PEG (5Y)20.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.8% | ||
| ROE | 14.51% | ||
| ROCE | 12.78% | ||
| ROIC | 9.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.21% | ||
| OM | 6.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.65% | ||
| GM | 19.19% | ||
| FCFM | 4.25% |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5 |
F-Score6
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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 Y3.54%
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.65%
EPS Next 5Y17.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%
Revenue Next Year-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.72%
Revenue Next 3Y3.97%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.36%
EBIT growth 5Y2.52%
EBIT Next Year85.59%
EBIT Next 3Y32.51%
EBIT Next 5Y23.47%
FCF growth 1Y83.28%
FCF growth 3Y30.76%
FCF growth 5Y20.39%
OCF growth 1Y-27.97%
OCF growth 3Y6.61%
OCF growth 5Y6.19%