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

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

210.73 USD
+1.03 (+0.49%)
Last: 1/22/2026, 8:00:02 PM
210.6 USD
-0.13 (-0.06%)
After Hours: 1/22/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

JBHT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 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.


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.
  • JBHT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • JBHT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • JBHT's Return On Assets of 7.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.03%, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • JBHT has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.06%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JBHT is above the industry average of 6.93%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE 16.03%
ROIC 10.06%
ROA(3y)7.65%
ROA(5y)9.32%
ROE(3y)16.25%
ROE(5y)19.92%
ROIC(3y)10.45%
ROIC(5y)12.6%
JBHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJBHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • JBHT's Profit Margin of 4.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBHT has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Operating Margin of JBHT (6.85%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • JBHT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of JBHT (19.26%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JBHT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.85%
PM (TTM) 4.75%
GM 19.26%
OM growth 3Y-7.11%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y-8.66%
PM growth 5Y-1.03%
GM growth 3Y2.96%
GM growth 5Y2.47%
JBHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJBHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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.
  • 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for JBHT is higher compared to a year ago.
JBHT Yearly Shares OutstandingJBHT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.76 indicates that JBHT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • JBHT has a Altman-Z score of 5.76. This is amongst the best in the industry. JBHT outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.03, JBHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • JBHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • 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 5.76
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC10.2%
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 2025 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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.87, JBHT is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • JBHT has a Quick ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.43% 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 5.31% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.73% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.48% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.43%
EPS 3Y-12.61%
EPS 5Y5.31%
EPS Q2Q%24.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.48%
Sales Q2Q%-1.58%

3.2 Future

  • JBHT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.90% yearly.
  • JBHT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.37%
EPS Next 2Y20.09%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
EPS Next 5Y17.9%
Revenue Next Year3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y6.21%
Revenue Next 5Y6.35%

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 accelerating.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.32 indicates a quite expensive valuation of JBHT.
  • 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JBHT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. JBHT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.99, JBHT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.32
Fwd PE 28.99
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.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JBHT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.41
EV/EBITDA 13.8
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 JBHT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • JBHT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 17.55% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)6.46
EPS Next 2Y20.09%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • JBHT has a yearly dividend return of 0.84%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.70, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.84, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%

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 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
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

  • 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 2Y20.09%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
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 2025 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 / 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.


Can you provide the valuation status for HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC?

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

The financial health rating of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is 5 / 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%.