HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:JBHT - US4456581077 - Common Stock
167.92 USD
+1.36 (+0.82%)
Overall JBHT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated JBHT against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. JBHT has an average financial health and profitability rating. JBHT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. JBHT also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
In the past 5 years JBHT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years JBHT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
JBHT's Return On Assets of 6.72% is amongst the best of the industry. JBHT outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Return On Equity of 15.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.79%) than 90.48% 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 7.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.72% | ||
| ROE | 15.15% | ||
| ROIC | 9.79% |
ROA(3y)9.28%
ROA(5y)9.52%
ROE(3y)19.47%
ROE(5y)20.45%
ROIC(3y)12.41%
ROIC(5y)12.86%
1.3 Margins
JBHT has a Profit Margin of 4.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBHT has declined.
JBHT's Operating Margin of 6.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JBHT has declined.
The Gross Margin of JBHT (19.15%) is worse than 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.59% | ||
| GM | 19.15% |
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%
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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
JBHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.86. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JBHT would need 2.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
JBHT's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.86 is amongst the best of the industry. JBHT outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that JBHT is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, JBHT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC9.19%
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's Current ratio of 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 69.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JBHT has a worse Quick ratio (0.87) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
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%.
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 -1.60% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.69% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.05% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.91%
EPS Next 2Y13.59%
EPS Next 3Y14.94%
EPS Next 5Y17.05%
Revenue Next Year-0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y1.56%
Revenue Next 3Y2.97%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.10, JBHT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JBHT is on the same level as its industry peers.
JBHT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.41, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JBHT.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.87. JBHT is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JBHT is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.26 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.94
PEG (5Y)22.23
EPS Next 2Y13.59%
EPS Next 3Y14.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JBHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.06%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.65, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, JBHT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
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 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
5.3 Sustainability
31.37% 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.
DP31.37%
EPS Next 2Y13.59%
EPS Next 3Y14.94%
NASDAQ:JBHT (10/29/2025, 10:33:56 AM)
167.92
+1.36 (+0.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.39%
Inst Owner Change-0.47%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap15.99B
Revenue(TTM)12.05B
Net Income(TTM)553.88M
Analysts76.36
Price Target160.23 (-4.58%)
Short Float %4.53%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.61%
DP31.37%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.64%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.91%
Max EPS beat(4)3.67%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.88%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.23%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.22%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.79%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.64%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.74%
PT rev (1m)-0.82%
PT rev (3m)-0.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.41 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.93 | ||
| P/B | 4.37 | ||
| P/tB | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.26 |
EPS(TTM)5.77
EY3.44%
EPS(NY)7.17
Fwd EY4.27%
FCF(TTM)6.31
FCFY3.76%
OCF(TTM)15.36
OCFY9.15%
SpS126.7
BVpS38.39
TBVpS38.39
PEG (NY)2.94
PEG (5Y)22.23
Graham Number70.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.72% | ||
| ROE | 15.15% | ||
| ROCE | 12.8% | ||
| ROIC | 9.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.87% | ||
| OM | 6.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.59% | ||
| GM | 19.15% | ||
| FCFM | 4.98% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC9.19%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 Y9.91%
EPS Next 2Y13.59%
EPS Next 3Y14.94%
EPS Next 5Y17.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%
Revenue Next Year-0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y1.56%
Revenue Next 3Y2.97%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.36%
EBIT growth 5Y2.52%
EBIT Next Year80.74%
EBIT Next 3Y30.02%
EBIT Next 5Y22.34%
FCF growth 1Y280.92%
FCF growth 3Y30.76%
FCF growth 5Y20.39%
OCF growth 1Y-30.02%
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.
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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 9.91% 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 31.37%.