63.2 USD
+3.58 (+6%)
63.2 USD
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Taking everything into account, ARCB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ARCB was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ARCB scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ARCB is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. With these ratings, ARCB could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ARCB had positive earnings in the past year.
ARCB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ARCB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ARCB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ARCB (3.89%) is better than 65.12% of its industry peers.
ARCB's Return On Equity of 7.35% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 55.81% of its industry peers.
ARCB has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: ARCB outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
ARCB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.49%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.88%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.49%) for ARCB is well above the current ROIC(5.23%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 7.35% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% |
ROA(3y)8.99%
ROA(5y)8.22%
ROE(3y)18.29%
ROE(5y)17.29%
ROIC(3y)12.49%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
1.3 Margins
ARCB has a Profit Margin (2.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARCB has grown nicely.
ARCB's Operating Margin of 3.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARCB has grown nicely.
ARCB has a better Gross Margin (85.00%) than 95.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ARCB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 85% |
OM growth 3Y-4.12%
OM growth 5Y15.78%
PM growth 3Y-8.11%
PM growth 5Y25.47%
GM growth 3Y3.29%
GM growth 5Y2.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARCB is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ARCB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ARCB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ARCB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ARCB has an Altman-Z score of 3.34. This indicates that ARCB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ARCB has a better Altman-Z score (3.34) than 72.09% of its industry peers.
ARCB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.23. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ARCB would need 3.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARCB (3.23) is better than 86.05% of its industry peers.
ARCB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ARCB (0.10) is better than 79.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC10.96%
2.3 Liquidity
ARCB has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that ARCB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ARCB (0.98) is worse than 65.12% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that ARCB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.98, ARCB is not doing good in the industry: 62.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for ARCB is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ARCB have decreased strongly by -37.28% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ARCB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.61% on average per year.
ARCB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.34%.
ARCB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.28%
EPS 3Y-9.05%
EPS 5Y18.61%
EPS Q2Q%-10.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y6.94%
Sales Q2Q%-1.41%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ARCB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.77% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-29.84%
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.56, ARCB is valued correctly.
88.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. ARCB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.92, the valuation of ARCB can be described as reasonable.
93.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ARCB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARCB is valued cheaper than 95.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARCB is valued cheaper than 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ARCB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ARCB has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.83, ARCB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.81, ARCB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ARCB grows each year by 8.44%, which is quite nice.
ARCB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ARCB has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
11.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ARCB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ARCB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP11.09%
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.51%
Inst Owner Change-1.18%
Ins Owners1.54%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap1.44B
Revenue(TTM)4.04B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts78.95
Price Target83.05 (31.41%)
Short Float %4.75%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.44%
DP11.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.33%
Max EPS beat(2)4.53%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.33%
Max EPS beat(4)25.49%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.25%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.31%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)4.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.99%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.58%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.45%
PT rev (1m)-8.15%
PT rev (3m)-8.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-42.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 1.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
EPS(TTM)4.66
EY7.37%
EPS(NY)6.37
Fwd EY10.08%
FCF(TTM)2.92
FCFY4.62%
OCF(TTM)10.62
OCFY16.8%
SpS177.7
BVpS58.2
TBVpS41.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.73
Graham Number78.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 7.35% | ||
| ROCE | 6.74% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.29% | ||
| OM | 3.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 85% | ||
| FCFM | 1.64% |
ROA(3y)8.99%
ROA(5y)8.22%
ROE(3y)18.29%
ROE(5y)17.29%
ROIC(3y)12.49%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
ROICexc(3y)14.5%
ROICexc(5y)13.54%
ROICexgc(3y)19.97%
ROICexgc(5y)18.73%
ROCE(3y)16.08%
ROCE(5y)14.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.98%
OM growth 3Y-4.12%
OM growth 5Y15.78%
PM growth 3Y-8.11%
PM growth 5Y25.47%
GM growth 3Y3.29%
GM growth 5Y2.2%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.34 |
F-Score4
WACC10.96%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)146.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.6%
Profit Quality(3y)58.29%
Profit Quality(5y)99.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.28%
EPS 3Y-9.05%
EPS 5Y18.61%
EPS Q2Q%-10.98%
EPS Next Y-29.84%
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y6.94%
Sales Q2Q%-1.41%
Revenue Next Year-3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-55.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.55%
EBIT growth 5Y23.82%
EBIT Next Year52.72%
EBIT Next 3Y30.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34%
FCF growth 3Y-42.8%
FCF growth 5Y-7.58%
OCF growth 1Y-23.45%
OCF growth 3Y-4.04%
OCF growth 5Y10.9%
ARCBEST CORP / ARCB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ARCBEST CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ARCB.
Can you provide the valuation status for ARCBEST CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ARCBEST CORP (ARCB). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
The financial health rating of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ARCB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is expected to decline by -29.84% in the next year.