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

NASDAQ:JBHT - Nasdaq - US4456581077 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

149.31  -0.42 (-0.28%)

After market: 149.31 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall JBHT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated JBHT against 40 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. This makes JBHT very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 6.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Return On Equity of 14.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.78%, JBHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JBHT is above the industry average of 8.58%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 (4.65%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JBHT has a Operating Margin (6.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
JBHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), JBHT is 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.
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

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 has a Altman-Z score of 5.00. This is amongst the best in 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.08 is amongst the best of the industry. JBHT outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 3.08
Altman-Z 5
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC9.45%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.89, JBHT is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.89
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.31% on average over the past years.
JBHT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.24%.
JBHT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.69% yearly.
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 17.13% 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 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.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.15, JBHT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.04, JBHT is valued at the same level.
JBHT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.89.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.15
Fwd PE 20.89
JBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JBHT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.17
EV/EBITDA 10.16
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)7.68
PEG (5Y)20.74
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%, JBHT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
JBHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.52.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, JBHT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%

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

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 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.65%
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 (7/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 149.31 0 (0%)

149.31

-0.42 (-0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)07-15 2025-07-15/amc
Earnings (Next)10-13 2025-10-13/amc
Inst Owners76.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.39%
Ins Owners1.17%
Ins Owner Change0.74%
Market Cap14.45B
Analysts76.97
Price Target161.7 (8.3%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.61%
DP31.21%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date05-09 2025-05-09 (0.44)
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)3.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.15
Fwd PE 20.89
P/S 1.2
P/FCF 28.17
P/OCF 10.17
P/B 3.74
P/tB 3.97
EV/EBITDA 10.16
EPS(TTM)5.5
EY3.68%
EPS(NY)7.15
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)5.3
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)14.68
OCFY9.83%
SpS124.63
BVpS39.94
TBVpS37.61
PEG (NY)7.68
PEG (5Y)20.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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%