HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JBHT - Nasdaq - US4456581077 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall JBHT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated JBHT against 40 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of JBHT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, JBHT is valued expensive at the moment. JBHT also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, JBHT could be worth investigating further 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.
In the past 5 years JBHT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
JBHT has a better Return On Assets (6.80%) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.51%, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.78%. This is in the better half 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)19.46%
ROE(5y)20.45%
ROIC(3y)12.41%
ROIC(5y)12.86%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of JBHT (4.65%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBHT has declined.
JBHT has a Operating Margin (6.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JBHT has declined.
JBHT's Gross Margin of 19.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 72.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JBHT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.65% | ||
| GM | 19.19% |
OM growth 3Y-7.17%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.45%
GM growth 3Y4.44%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, JBHT has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for JBHT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
JBHT has an Altman-Z score of 4.97. This indicates that JBHT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
JBHT has a Altman-Z score of 4.97. This is amongst the best in the industry. JBHT outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JBHT is 3.08, which is a good value as it means it would take JBHT, 3.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.08, JBHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that JBHT is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC9.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, JBHT is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JBHT has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for JBHT have decreased strongly by -12.54% in the last year.
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 -3.82% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.54%
EPS 3Y-8%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%-4.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.77%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4%
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.32%
EPS Next 5Y17.13%
Revenue Next Year-0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.69%
Revenue Next 3Y4.03%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of JBHT.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as JBHT.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, JBHT is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.94, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JBHT.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JBHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.70), we can say JBHT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
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's earnings are expected to grow with 16.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)6.85
PEG (5Y)20.95
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JBHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.55, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.23, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
5.2 History
The dividend of JBHT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.61%!
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)10.61%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
JBHT pays out 31.21% 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.
DP31.21%
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.32%
151.08
+7.48 (+5.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.33%
Inst Owner Change-1.68%
Ins Owners1.17%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap14.99B
Analysts76.88
Price Target156.48 (3.57%)
Short Float %3.89%
Short Ratio2.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
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)0.36%
PT rev (3m)-18.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.94 | ||
| P/S | 1.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.55 | ||
| P/B | 3.88 | ||
| P/tB | 4.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
EPS(TTM)5.51
EY3.65%
EPS(NY)7.21
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)5.17
FCFY3.42%
OCF(TTM)14.32
OCFY9.48%
SpS121.63
BVpS38.98
TBVpS36.71
PEG (NY)6.85
PEG (5Y)20.95
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)19.46%
ROE(5y)20.45%
ROIC(3y)12.41%
ROIC(5y)12.86%
ROICexc(3y)12.51%
ROICexc(5y)13.32%
ROICexgc(3y)13.01%
ROICexgc(5y)13.88%
ROCE(3y)16.22%
ROCE(5y)16.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.34%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.43%
OM growth 3Y-7.17%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.45%
GM growth 3Y4.44%
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 | 4.97 |
F-Score6
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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)-12.54%
EPS 3Y-8%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%-4.1%
EPS Next Y4%
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.32%
EPS Next 5Y17.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.77%
Revenue Next Year-0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.69%
Revenue Next 3Y4.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.37%
EBIT growth 5Y2.52%
EBIT Next Year85.59%
EBIT Next 3Y32.51%
EBIT Next 5Y23.47%
FCF growth 1Y83.31%
FCF growth 3Y30.76%
FCF growth 5Y20.4%
OCF growth 1Y-27.97%
OCF growth 3Y6.61%
OCF growth 5Y6.19%