ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ARCB • US03937C1053
104.96 USD
+0.4 (+0.38%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
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After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:08:46 PM
This ARCB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall ARCB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ARCB against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ARCB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ARCB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. ARCB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ARCB was profitable.
- In the past year ARCB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years ARCB has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years ARCB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- ARCB's Return On Assets of 3.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
- ARCB has a Return On Equity of 7.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARCB outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
- ARCB has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.11%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARCB outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 7.35% | ||
| ROIC | 5.11% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.41%, ARCB is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARCB has declined.
- ARCB has a Operating Margin (3.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARCB has declined.
- The Gross Margin of ARCB (85.00%) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- ARCB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 85% |
OM growth 3Y-34.68%
OM growth 5Y-8.94%
PM growth 3Y-35.56%
PM growth 5Y-9.13%
GM growth 3Y2.7%
GM growth 5Y1.85%
2. ARCB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARCB is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for ARCB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.80 indicates that ARCB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ARCB has a better Altman-Z score (3.80) than 73.81% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ARCB is 3.23, which is a good value as it means it would take ARCB, 3.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ARCB (3.23) is better than 83.33% 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.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.10, ARCB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC10.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that ARCB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ARCB (0.98) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- ARCB has a Quick 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.98, ARCB is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. ARCB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ARCB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.34%.
- ARCB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.76% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -4.04% in the past year.
- ARCB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.34%
EPS 3Y-35.31%
EPS 5Y2.76%
EPS Q2Q%-72.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.01%
Revenue growth 5Y6.4%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARCB will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 40.46% on average per year.
- ARCB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.27%
EPS Next 2Y40.65%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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. ARCB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.44, the valuation of ARCB can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ARCB.
- ARCB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- ARCB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.53.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARCB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.11.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ARCB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ARCB's earnings are expected to grow with 40.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)10.3
EPS Next 2Y40.65%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
5. ARCB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARCB has a yearly dividend return of 0.47%, which is pretty low.
- ARCB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.67.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.47, ARCB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 2Y40.65%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
ARCB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
104.96
+0.4 (+0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners102.83%
Inst Owner Change4.03%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner Change0.38%
Market Cap2.35B
Revenue(TTM)4.01B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts76.84
Price Target100.89 (-3.88%)
Short Float %6.16%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.44%
DP11.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date02-10 2026-02-10 (0.12)
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)10.51%
PT rev (3m)21.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 2.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
EPS(TTM)3.69
EY3.52%
EPS(NY)4.66
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)2.97
FCFY2.83%
OCF(TTM)10.8
OCFY10.29%
SpS180.72
BVpS59.19
TBVpS42.01
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)10.3
Graham Number70.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 7.35% | ||
| ROCE | 6.74% | ||
| ROIC | 5.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.11% | ||
| OM | 3.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 85% | ||
| FCFM | 1.64% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-34.68%
OM growth 5Y-8.94%
PM growth 3Y-35.56%
PM growth 5Y-9.13%
GM growth 3Y2.7%
GM growth 5Y1.85%
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 | 3.8 |
F-Score4
WACC10.38%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)131.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)115.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.85%
Profit Quality(3y)80.07%
Profit Quality(5y)91.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.34%
EPS 3Y-35.31%
EPS 5Y2.76%
EPS Q2Q%-72.93%
EPS Next Y26.27%
EPS Next 2Y40.65%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.01%
Revenue growth 5Y6.4%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
Revenue Next Year3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-55.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-40.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.11%
EBIT Next Year155.82%
EBIT Next 3Y43.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-18.68%
FCF growth 3Y-30.89%
FCF growth 5Y-7.46%
OCF growth 1Y-32.29%
OCF growth 3Y-21.36%
OCF growth 5Y2.14%
ARCBEST CORP / ARCB FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ARCB.
What is the valuation status of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ARCBEST CORP (ARCB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ARCB stock?
ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is 28.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.
What is the expected EPS growth for ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is expected to grow by 26.27% in the next year.