HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:JBHT • US4456581077
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This JBHT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. JBHT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- JBHT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year JBHT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years JBHT has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years JBHT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- JBHT's Return On Assets of 7.55% is amongst the best of the industry. JBHT outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of JBHT (16.78%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- JBHT's Return On Invested Capital of 10.86% 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 10.45%. This is above the industry average of 7.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.45%) for JBHT is below the current ROIC(10.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.55% | ||
| ROE | 16.78% | ||
| ROIC | 10.86% |
ROA(3y)7.65%
ROA(5y)9.32%
ROE(3y)16.25%
ROE(5y)19.92%
ROIC(3y)10.45%
ROIC(5y)12.6%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.99%, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 (7.21%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JBHT has remained more or less at the same level.
- 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.
- JBHT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.99% | ||
| 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%
2. JBHT Health Analysis
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.
- JBHT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for JBHT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- JBHT has an Altman-Z score of 6.47. This indicates that JBHT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.47, JBHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of JBHT is 1.55, which is an excellent value as it means it would take JBHT, only 1.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- JBHT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. JBHT outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that JBHT is not too dependend on debt financing.
- JBHT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC10.59%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.83 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of JBHT (0.83) is worse than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- JBHT has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. 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 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 69.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. JBHT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- JBHT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.24%, which is quite good.
- JBHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.31% yearly.
- JBHT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.58%.
- Measured over the past years, JBHT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.24%
EPS 3Y-12.61%
EPS 5Y5.31%
EPS Q2Q%27.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.48%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
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 14.13% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.47% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.42%
EPS Next 2Y20.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.63%
EPS Next 5Y14.13%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.47%
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.
4. JBHT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- JBHT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.13.
- 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 rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- JBHT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.55.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as JBHT.
- JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 21.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as JBHT.
- 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 | 24.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.96 |
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 17.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)7.18
EPS Next 2Y20.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.63%
5. JBHT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.71%, JBHT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.62, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of JBHT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.20%!
- JBHT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- JBHT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.2%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 28.59% 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.
DP28.59%
EPS Next 2Y20.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.63%
JBHT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
246.31
-4.98 (-1.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Industry Strength86.96
Industry Growth21.74
Earnings (Last)04-15 2026-04-15/amc
Earnings (Next)07-13 2026-07-13/amc
Inst Owners75.15%
Inst Owner Change0.67%
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner Change0.08%
Market Cap23.30B
Revenue(TTM)12.13B
Net Income(TTM)598.28M
Analysts75.48
Price Target216.68 (-12.03%)
Short Float %3.93%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
Yearly Dividend1.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.2%
DP28.59%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-06 2026-02-06 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.26%
Min EPS beat(2)2.73%
Max EPS beat(2)17.79%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.64%
Max EPS beat(4)17.79%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.7%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.81%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.85%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.72%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.29%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.38%
PT rev (1m)0.43%
PT rev (3m)12.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.88 | ||
| P/B | 6.54 | ||
| P/tB | 6.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.96 |
EPS(TTM)6.46
EY2.62%
EPS(NY)8.94
Fwd EY3.63%
FCF(TTM)10.02
FCFY4.07%
OCF(TTM)17.74
OCFY7.2%
SpS126.84
BVpS37.69
TBVpS35.46
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)7.18
Graham Number74.0111 (-69.95%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.55% | ||
| ROE | 16.78% | ||
| ROCE | 14.44% | ||
| ROIC | 10.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.29% | ||
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.99% | ||
| GM | 19.26% | ||
| FCFM | 7.9% |
ROA(3y)7.65%
ROA(5y)9.32%
ROE(3y)16.25%
ROE(5y)19.92%
ROIC(3y)10.45%
ROIC(5y)12.6%
ROICexc(3y)10.51%
ROICexc(5y)12.9%
ROICexgc(3y)10.91%
ROICexgc(5y)13.41%
ROCE(3y)13.89%
ROCE(5y)16.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.59%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.66%
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%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 106.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 158.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.47 |
F-Score7
WACC10.59%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)156.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)175.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.24%
EPS 3Y-12.61%
EPS 5Y5.31%
EPS Q2Q%27.35%
EPS Next Y19.42%
EPS Next 2Y20.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.63%
EPS Next 5Y14.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.48%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.47%
EBIT growth 1Y4.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.41%
EBIT growth 5Y3.94%
EBIT Next Year100.76%
EBIT Next 3Y33.95%
EBIT Next 5Y22.64%
FCF growth 1Y53.38%
FCF growth 3Y58.92%
FCF growth 5Y19.78%
OCF growth 1Y13.16%
OCF growth 3Y-1.89%
OCF growth 5Y8.37%
HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC / JBHT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to JBHT.
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HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for JBHT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is 38.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.54.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for JBHT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is expected to grow by 19.42% in the next year.