77.25 USD
+0.38 (+0.49%)
77.25 USD
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Overall ARCB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ARCB against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making ARCB a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. ARCB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ARCB was profitable.
ARCB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ARCB has always been profitable.
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 64.29% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.35%, ARCB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.23%, ARCB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARCB is significantly above the industry average of 6.82%.
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's Profit Margin of 2.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARCB has grown nicely.
ARCB has a Operating Margin of 3.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARCB outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARCB has grown nicely.
ARCB has a Gross Margin of 85.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARCB outperforms 95.24% 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
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 3.49. This indicates that ARCB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.49, ARCB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
ARCB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.23) 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.
ARCB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.10) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that ARCB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ARCB's Current ratio of 0.98 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB is outperformed by 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.98, ARCB is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
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
ARCB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -37.28%.
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%.
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
ARCB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.45% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ARCB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-39.14%
EPS Next 2Y-10.65%
EPS Next 3Y5.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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
ARCB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.58.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ARCB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say ARCB is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.38, the valuation of ARCB can be described as correct.
90.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ARCB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARCB is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
ARCB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ARCB is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of ARCB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y-10.65%
EPS Next 3Y5.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.62%, ARCB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
ARCB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.74.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.62, ARCB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
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 the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP11.09%
EPS Next 2Y-10.65%
EPS Next 3Y5.45%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.27%
Inst Owner Change-1.18%
Ins Owners1.46%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap1.74B
Revenue(TTM)4.04B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts76.84
Price Target84.07 (8.83%)
Short Float %5.29%
Short Ratio3.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
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)1.23%
PT rev (3m)-7.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.21 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | 1.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
EPS(TTM)4.66
EY6.03%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY3.81%
OCF(TTM)10.72
OCFY13.88%
SpS179.44
BVpS58.77
TBVpS41.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number78.5
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 | 3.49 |
F-Score4
WACC10.04%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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-39.14%
EPS Next 2Y-10.65%
EPS Next 3Y5.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y6.94%
Sales Q2Q%-1.41%
Revenue Next Year-4.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-55.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.55%
EBIT growth 5Y23.82%
EBIT Next Year45.78%
EBIT Next 3Y25.5%
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 6 / 10 to ARCBEST CORP (ARCB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 -39.14% in the next year.