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OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE (ODFL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ODFL - Nasdaq - US6795801009 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

159.02  -1.16 (-0.72%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall ODFL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ODFL against 39 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ODFL has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. ODFL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ODFL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ODFL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ODFL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ODFL had a positive operating cash flow.
ODFL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFODFL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

ODFL's Return On Assets of 20.91% is amongst the best of the industry. ODFL outperforms 97.44% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.12%, ODFL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
ODFL has a Return On Invested Capital of 22.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ODFL outperforms 97.44% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ODFL is significantly above the industry average of 8.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (22.94%) for ODFL is well below the 3 year average (26.98%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ODFL had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.91%
ROE 27.12%
ROIC 22.94%
ROA(3y)24.18%
ROA(5y)21.88%
ROE(3y)31.58%
ROE(5y)28.62%
ROIC(3y)26.98%
ROIC(5y)24.46%
ODFL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICODFL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

ODFL's Profit Margin of 20.04% is amongst the best of the industry. ODFL outperforms 82.05% of its industry peers.
ODFL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ODFL has a Operating Margin of 26.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ODFL outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ODFL has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 89.31%, ODFL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ODFL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.1%
PM (TTM) 20.04%
GM 89.31%
OM growth 3Y0.1%
OM growth 5Y5.91%
PM growth 3Y1.2%
PM growth 5Y6.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
ODFL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsODFL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ODFL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ODFL has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ODFL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ODFL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ODFL Yearly Shares OutstandingODFL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
ODFL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsODFL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

ODFL has an Altman-Z score of 19.17. This indicates that ODFL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ODFL (19.17) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ODFL is 0.07, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ODFL, only 0.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.07, ODFL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ODFL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ODFL (0.01) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.07
Altman-Z 19.17
ROIC/WACC2.43
WACC9.45%
ODFL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFODFL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

ODFL has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that ODFL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ODFL has a Current ratio of 1.32. This is in the better half of the industry: ODFL outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
ODFL has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that ODFL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.32, ODFL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
ODFL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesODFL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ODFL have decreased by -6.16% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ODFL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.53% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ODFL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.63% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ODFL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.19% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.16%
EPS 3Y7.23%
EPS 5Y16.53%
EPS Q2Q%-11.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.63%
Revenue growth 3Y3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.19%
Sales Q2Q%-5.84%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ODFL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.89% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.46% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.09%
EPS Next 2Y5.72%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%
EPS Next 5Y10.89%
Revenue Next Year-2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y2.92%
Revenue Next 3Y4.35%
Revenue Next 5Y6.46%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
ODFL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesODFL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B
ODFL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesODFL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ODFL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.83.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ODFL.
ODFL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.32.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.96 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ODFL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ODFL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ODFL is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.13, ODFL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.83
Fwd PE 25.96
ODFL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsODFL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ODFL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ODFL is more expensive than 64.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ODFL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ODFL is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.39
EV/EBITDA 18.33
ODFL Per share dataODFL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of ODFL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.8
EPS Next 2Y5.72%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.69%, ODFL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.55, ODFL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.69, ODFL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.69%

5.2 History

The dividend of ODFL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 35.65%!
ODFL has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
ODFL has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.65%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
ODFL Yearly Dividends per shareODFL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

ODFL pays out 19.72% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
ODFL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.72%
EPS Next 2Y5.72%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%
ODFL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendODFL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
ODFL Dividend Payout.ODFL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ODFL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE

NASDAQ:ODFL (6/16/2025, 12:15:49 PM)

159.02

-1.16 (-0.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)04-23 2025-04-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-22 2025-07-22/bmo
Inst Owners81.89%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners10.06%
Ins Owner Change7.38%
Market Cap33.61B
Analysts69.03
Price Target172.49 (8.47%)
Short Float %5.68%
Short Ratio5.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.69%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.65%
DP19.72%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date06-04 2025-06-04 (0.28)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.74%
Min EPS beat(2)1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)3.51%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.09%
Max EPS beat(4)3.51%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.66%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.34%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.5%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.47%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.49%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.52%
PT rev (1m)0.45%
PT rev (3m)-16.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.83
Fwd PE 25.96
P/S 5.87
P/FCF 40.39
P/OCF 21.38
P/B 7.93
P/tB 7.93
EV/EBITDA 18.33
EPS(TTM)5.33
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)6.13
Fwd EY3.85%
FCF(TTM)3.94
FCFY2.48%
OCF(TTM)7.44
OCFY4.68%
SpS27.11
BVpS20.04
TBVpS20.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.91%
ROE 27.12%
ROCE 30.31%
ROIC 22.94%
ROICexc 23.4%
ROICexgc 23.4%
OM 26.1%
PM (TTM) 20.04%
GM 89.31%
FCFM 14.52%
ROA(3y)24.18%
ROA(5y)21.88%
ROE(3y)31.58%
ROE(5y)28.62%
ROIC(3y)26.98%
ROIC(5y)24.46%
ROICexc(3y)28.57%
ROICexc(5y)27.14%
ROICexgc(3y)28.57%
ROICexgc(5y)27.14%
ROCE(3y)35.64%
ROCE(5y)32.31%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.87%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.67%
OM growth 3Y0.1%
OM growth 5Y5.91%
PM growth 3Y1.2%
PM growth 5Y6.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.07
Debt/EBITDA 0.02
Cap/Depr 211.91%
Cap/Sales 12.91%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 85.21%
Profit Quality 72.44%
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
Altman-Z 19.17
F-Score7
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC2.43
Cap/Depr(3y)246.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)207.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.93%
Profit Quality(3y)68.97%
Profit Quality(5y)75.24%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.16%
EPS 3Y7.23%
EPS 5Y16.53%
EPS Q2Q%-11.19%
EPS Next Y-4.09%
EPS Next 2Y5.72%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%
EPS Next 5Y10.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.63%
Revenue growth 3Y3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.19%
Sales Q2Q%-5.84%
Revenue Next Year-2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y2.92%
Revenue Next 3Y4.35%
Revenue Next 5Y6.46%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.03%
EBIT growth 3Y3.52%
EBIT growth 5Y13.53%
EBIT Next Year17.06%
EBIT Next 3Y14.64%
EBIT Next 5Y12.75%
FCF growth 1Y3.73%
FCF growth 3Y10.25%
FCF growth 5Y11.97%
OCF growth 1Y-8.52%
OCF growth 3Y11.02%
OCF growth 5Y11.02%