64.17 USD
+0.02 (+0.03%)
63.25 USD
-0.92 (-1.43%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ARCB. 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings would make ARCB suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
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.
Each year in the past 5 years ARCB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.89%, ARCB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ARCB (7.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ARCB (5.23%) is better than 65.12% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARCB is significantly above the industry average of 6.88%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.23%) for ARCB is well below the 3 year average (12.49%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ARCB had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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 in line with its industry peers.
ARCB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 grown nicely.
ARCB's Gross Margin of 85.00% is amongst the best of the industry. ARCB outperforms 95.35% 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-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
ARCB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ARCB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ARCB has an Altman-Z score of 3.35. This indicates that ARCB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ARCB has a Altman-Z score of 3.35. This is in the better half of the industry: ARCB outperforms 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.23, ARCB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 3.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC10.92%
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.
ARCB has a Quick ratio of 0.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARCB underperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
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.
ARCB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.61% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ARCB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.34% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ARCB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.94% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.77% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.77, ARCB is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued cheaper than 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. ARCB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.07, the valuation of ARCB can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued cheaper than 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. ARCB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
95.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
88.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ARCB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.81%, ARCB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
ARCB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.83.
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 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 Cap1.46B
Revenue(TTM)4.04B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts78.95
Price Target83.05 (29.42%)
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 | 13.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.31 |
EPS(TTM)4.66
EY7.26%
EPS(NY)6.37
Fwd EY9.93%
FCF(TTM)2.92
FCFY4.55%
OCF(TTM)10.62
OCFY16.54%
SpS177.7
BVpS58.2
TBVpS41.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
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 | 3.35 |
F-Score4
WACC10.92%
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.