HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JBHT - Nasdaq - US4456581077 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JBHT. JBHT was compared to 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
JBHT had positive earnings in the past year.
JBHT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
JBHT has a better Return On Assets (6.72%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Return On Equity of 15.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.79%, JBHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.41%. This is above the industry average of 8.43%.
| 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 67.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBHT has declined.
JBHT has a Operating Margin (6.69%) 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 19.15% 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 | 6.69% | ||
| 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
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.
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
The Debt to FCF ratio of JBHT is 2.86, which is a good value as it means it would take JBHT, 2.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.86, JBHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
JBHT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JBHT outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC9.47%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JBHT has a worse Current ratio (0.87) than 67.50% 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for JBHT have decreased by -5.34% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, JBHT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.69% on average per year.
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
JBHT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.05% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.54%
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.65%
EPS Next 5Y17.05%
Revenue Next Year-0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.32%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
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
JBHT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77.
65.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JBHT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.85, JBHT is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.60, the valuation of JBHT can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JBHT is on the same level as its industry peers.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JBHT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JBHT is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JBHT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JBHT is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.22 |
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 15.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)7.57
PEG (5Y)20.45
EPS Next 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JBHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.22%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
JBHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.60.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.22, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of JBHT grows each year by 10.61%, which is quite nice.
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
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 2Y13.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.65%
147.23
+4.71 (+3.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.04%
Inst Owner Change-2.55%
Ins Owners1.2%
Ins Owner Change0.26%
Market Cap14.25B
Analysts76.97
Price Target161.48 (9.68%)
Short Float %4.23%
Short Ratio3.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
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)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.6 | ||
| P/S | 1.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.75 | ||
| P/B | 3.9 | ||
| P/tB | 3.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.22 |
EPS(TTM)5.5
EY3.74%
EPS(NY)7.15
Fwd EY4.85%
FCF(TTM)6.2
FCFY4.21%
OCF(TTM)15.11
OCFY10.26%
SpS124.63
BVpS37.76
TBVpS37.76
PEG (NY)7.57
PEG (5Y)20.45
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%
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 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
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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 5Y17.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%
Revenue Next Year-0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.32%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.36%
EBIT growth 5Y2.52%
EBIT Next Year80.97%
EBIT Next 3Y30.09%
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%