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MRTN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. MRTN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. MRTN has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MRTN was profitable.
- In the past year MRTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years MRTN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MRTN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MRTN's Return On Assets of 1.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRTN outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
- MRTN has a Return On Equity (2.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.38%, MRTN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MRTN is in line with the industry average of 6.93%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.79%) for MRTN is well above the current ROIC(1.38%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.99% | ||
| ROE | 2.52% | ||
| ROIC | 1.38% |
ROA(3y)7.11%
ROA(5y)7.9%
ROE(3y)9.49%
ROE(5y)10.56%
ROIC(3y)6.79%
ROIC(5y)7.57%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MRTN (2.14%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MRTN has declined.
- The Operating Margin of MRTN (1.76%) is worse than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- MRTN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MRTN has a Gross Margin (32.09%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MRTN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.14% | ||
| GM | 32.09% |
OM growth 3Y-33.12%
OM growth 5Y-18.27%
PM growth 3Y-31.71%
PM growth 5Y-17.35%
GM growth 3Y-2.3%
GM growth 5Y-1.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MRTN is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MRTN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MRTN has less shares outstanding
- MRTN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.08 indicates that MRTN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MRTN has a Altman-Z score of 5.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRTN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- MRTN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.08 |
ROIC/WACC0.13
WACC10.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that MRTN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.52, MRTN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.52 indicates that MRTN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MRTN has a better Quick ratio (1.52) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- MRTN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -42.86%.
- Measured over the past years, MRTN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.56% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, MRTN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.74% in the last year.
- MRTN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.86%
EPS 3Y-31.11%
EPS 5Y-14.56%
EPS Q2Q%-40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y2.71%
Sales Q2Q%-7.12%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MRTN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.27% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-39%
EPS Next 2Y-2.53%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 51.75, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MRTN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MRTN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MRTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say MRTN is valued expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.45 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MRTN.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MRTN.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. MRTN is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 51.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MRTN is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.53%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MRTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.87%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- MRTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.72. MRTN pays more dividend than 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRTN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MRTN decreases each year by -14.12%.
- MRTN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of MRTN decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 100.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MRTN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP100.93%
EPS Next 2Y-2.53%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners69.52%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners22.59%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap1.01B
Revenue(TTM)903.98M
Net Income(TTM)19.38M
Analysts47.5
Price Target11.22 (-9.66%)
Short Float %2.41%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.12%
DP100.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-17.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.18%
Max EPS beat(2)5.89%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-41.18%
Max EPS beat(4)14.38%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.39%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.09%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.89%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.74%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.83%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-15.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-47.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-32.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 51.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.06 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.93%
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY2.6%
FCF(TTM)-0.88
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.37
OCFY11.03%
SpS11.09
BVpS9.42
TBVpS9.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.99% | ||
| ROE | 2.52% | ||
| ROCE | 1.85% | ||
| ROIC | 1.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.46% | ||
| OM | 1.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.14% | ||
| GM | 32.09% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)7.11%
ROA(5y)7.9%
ROE(3y)9.49%
ROE(5y)10.56%
ROIC(3y)6.79%
ROIC(5y)7.57%
ROICexc(3y)7.36%
ROICexc(5y)8.21%
ROICexgc(3y)7.36%
ROICexgc(5y)8.21%
ROCE(3y)9.12%
ROCE(5y)10.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-37.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-19.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y-37.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.67%
OM growth 3Y-33.12%
OM growth 5Y-18.27%
PM growth 3Y-31.71%
PM growth 5Y-17.35%
GM growth 3Y-2.3%
GM growth 5Y-1.52%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 160.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 20.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.08 |
F-Score6
WACC10.35%
ROIC/WACC0.13
Cap/Depr(3y)180.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)176.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.94%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.86%
EPS 3Y-31.11%
EPS 5Y-14.56%
EPS Q2Q%-40%
EPS Next Y-39%
EPS Next 2Y-2.53%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y2.71%
Sales Q2Q%-7.12%
Revenue Next Year-8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-55.48%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.35%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.06%
EBIT Next Year308.64%
EBIT Next 3Y71.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-38.83%
OCF growth 3Y-7.66%
OCF growth 5Y-2.94%
MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD / MRTN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MRTN.
What is the valuation status for MRTN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD (MRTN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of MRTN stock?
MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD (MRTN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD (MRTN) is 51.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.
What is the financial health of MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD (MRTN) stock?
The financial health rating of MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD (MRTN) is 8 / 10.