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

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:JBHT - US4456581077 - Common Stock

180.36 USD
+6.4 (+3.68%)
Last: 12/1/2025, 3:05:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, JBHT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JBHT was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. JBHT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. JBHT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally JBHT also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make JBHT suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year JBHT was profitable.
JBHT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years JBHT has been profitable.
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's Return On Assets of 7.06% is amongst the best of the industry. JBHT outperforms 81.40% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a better Return On Equity (16.03%) than 79.07% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.23%) than 90.70% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JBHT is significantly above the industry average of 6.88%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE 16.03%
ROIC 10.23%
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 (4.75%) is better than 76.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBHT has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.85%, JBHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JBHT has a Gross Margin of 19.26%. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.85%
PM (TTM) 4.75%
GM 19.26%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, JBHT has less shares outstanding
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.
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

JBHT has an Altman-Z score of 5.30. This indicates that JBHT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
JBHT's Altman-Z score of 5.30 is amongst the best of the industry. JBHT outperforms 83.72% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.03. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JBHT would need 2.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
JBHT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.03) than 90.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that JBHT is not too dependend on debt financing.
JBHT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.03
Altman-Z 5.3
ROIC/WACC1
WACC10.27%
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.
JBHT has a Current ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, JBHT is doing worse than 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has been growing slightly by 4.91% over the past 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 -1.60% in the past year.
JBHT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.91%
EPS 3Y-8%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%18.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
JBHT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%
EPS Next 5Y16.38%
Revenue Next Year-0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y1.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.03%

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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.26 indicates a quite expensive valuation of JBHT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JBHT is on the same level as its industry peers.
JBHT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.21 indicates a quite expensive valuation of JBHT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JBHT is on the same level as its industry peers.
JBHT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.26
Fwd PE 25.21
JBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
JBHT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JBHT is cheaper than 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.75
EV/EBITDA 11.56
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.
JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.17
PEG (5Y)23.88
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

JBHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.72, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, JBHT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of JBHT grows each year by 10.61%, which is quite nice.
JBHT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
JBHT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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

30.14% 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.
DP30.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%
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 (12/1/2025, 3:05:10 PM)

180.36

+6.4 (+3.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)10-15 2025-10-15/amc
Earnings (Next)01-14 2026-01-14/amc
Inst Owners76.39%
Inst Owner Change-0.55%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap17.17B
Revenue(TTM)12.05B
Net Income(TTM)572.67M
Analysts76.36
Price Target169.51 (-6.02%)
Short Float %3.8%
Short Ratio1.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.61%
DP30.14%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-07 2025-11-07 (0.44)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.64%
Max EPS beat(2)17.79%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.91%
Max EPS beat(4)17.79%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.22%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.98%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.6%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.66%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.97%
PT rev (1m)5.79%
PT rev (3m)4.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.26
Fwd PE 25.21
P/S 1.43
P/FCF 21.75
P/OCF 10.66
P/B 4.81
P/tB 5.12
EV/EBITDA 11.56
EPS(TTM)5.77
EY3.2%
EPS(NY)7.15
Fwd EY3.97%
FCF(TTM)8.29
FCFY4.6%
OCF(TTM)16.91
OCFY9.38%
SpS126.54
BVpS37.51
TBVpS35.25
PEG (NY)3.17
PEG (5Y)23.88
Graham Number69.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE 16.03%
ROCE 13.37%
ROIC 10.23%
ROICexc 10.32%
ROICexgc 10.7%
OM 6.85%
PM (TTM) 4.75%
GM 19.26%
FCFM 6.55%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.32%
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.03
Debt/EBITDA 0.58
Cap/Depr 110.74%
Cap/Sales 6.81%
Interest Coverage 10.59
Cash Conversion 102.78%
Profit Quality 137.89%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 5.3
F-Score8
WACC10.27%
ROIC/WACC1
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)4.91%
EPS 3Y-8%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%18.12%
EPS Next Y9.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%
EPS Next 5Y16.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%
Revenue Next Year-0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y1.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.03%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.36%
EBIT growth 5Y2.52%
EBIT Next Year80.74%
EBIT Next 3Y30.02%
EBIT Next 5Y21.7%
FCF growth 1Y1407.08%
FCF growth 3Y30.76%
FCF growth 5Y20.39%
OCF growth 1Y-17.47%
OCF growth 3Y6.61%
OCF growth 5Y6.19%

HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC / JBHT FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to JBHT.


What is the valuation status of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC?

HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is expected to grow by 9.85% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?

The dividend rating of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.14%.