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

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

203.82 USD
-1.72 (-0.84%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 8:00:02 PM
201.33 USD
-2.49 (-1.22%)
After Hours: 1/7/2026, 8:00:02 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 an average financial health and profitability rating. JBHT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year JBHT was profitable.
In the past year JBHT had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

JBHT has a better Return On Assets (7.06%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Return On Equity of 16.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Return On Invested Capital of 10.23% is amongst the best of the industry. JBHT outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
JBHT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.41%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.93%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.75%, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JBHT has a better Operating Margin (6.85%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JBHT's Gross Margin of 19.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 66.67% 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

JBHT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
JBHT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
JBHT Yearly Shares OutstandingJBHT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

JBHT has an Altman-Z score of 5.70. This indicates that JBHT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.70, JBHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JBHT is 2.03, which is a good value as it means it would take JBHT, 2.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.03, JBHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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 in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.03
Altman-Z 5.7
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC10.32%
JBHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJBHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JBHT has a Current ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Quick 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's Quick ratio of 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 66.67% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

JBHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.91%.
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.
JBHT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.60%.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.03% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.81%
EPS Next 3Y16.15%
EPS Next 5Y16.38%
Revenue Next Year-0.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.63%
Revenue Next 3Y3.16%
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.
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 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 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 35.32, JBHT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as JBHT.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JBHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say JBHT is valued slightly more expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.30, which means the current valuation is very expensive for JBHT.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
JBHT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.32
Fwd PE 28.3
JBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

JBHT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
83.33% 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 24.58
EV/EBITDA 13.48
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.
The decent profitability rating of JBHT may justify a higher PE ratio.
JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.59
PEG (5Y)26.99
EPS Next 2Y13.81%
EPS Next 3Y16.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, JBHT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.76, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%

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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

JBHT pays out 30.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of JBHT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP30.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.81%
EPS Next 3Y16.15%
JBHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJBHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/7/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 201.33 -2.49 (-1.22%)

203.82

-1.72 (-0.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)10-15 2025-10-15/amc
Earnings (Next)01-15 2026-01-15/amc
Inst Owners76.96%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.14%
Ins Owner Change-0.14%
Market Cap19.41B
Revenue(TTM)12.05B
Net Income(TTM)572.67M
Analysts76.13
Price Target177.27 (-13.03%)
Short Float %4.85%
Short Ratio2.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.61%
DP30.14%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)4.58%
PT rev (3m)9.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.32
Fwd PE 28.3
P/S 1.61
P/FCF 24.58
P/OCF 12.05
P/B 5.43
P/tB 5.78
EV/EBITDA 13.48
EPS(TTM)5.77
EY2.83%
EPS(NY)7.2
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)8.29
FCFY4.07%
OCF(TTM)16.91
OCFY8.3%
SpS126.54
BVpS37.51
TBVpS35.25
PEG (NY)3.59
PEG (5Y)26.99
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 5.7
F-Score8
WACC10.32%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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 2Y13.81%
EPS Next 3Y16.15%
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-0.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.63%
Revenue Next 3Y3.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.03%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.36%
EBIT growth 5Y2.52%
EBIT Next Year85.36%
EBIT Next 3Y31.09%
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.


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


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


What is the financial health of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?

The financial health rating of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is 6 / 10.


Is the dividend of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.14%.