108.77 USD
+5.03 (+4.85%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 02:40 PM
ARCB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ARCB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ARCB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ARCB was profitable.
- 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 64.29% of its industry peers.
- ARCB has a Return On Equity of 7.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARCB outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- ARCB's Return On Invested Capital of 5.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 61.90% 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
- ARCB has a Profit Margin of 2.41%. This is comparable 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 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.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 85.00%, ARCB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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. Health
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.
- The Altman-Z score of ARCB (3.80) is better than 78.57% 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.
- ARCB's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.23 is amongst the best of the industry. ARCB outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that ARCB is not too dependend on debt financing.
- ARCB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10. This is in the better half of the industry: ARCB outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC10.17%
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 64.29% 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: 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. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ARCB have decreased strongly by -41.34% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, ARCB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.76% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, ARCB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.04% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.40% on average over the past years.
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 Year3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.48, the valuation of ARCB can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARCB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ARCB is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ARCB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.34 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ARCB.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARCB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say ARCB is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARCB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 76.19% 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 | 36.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ARCB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- ARCB's earnings are expected to grow with 40.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)10.67
EPS Next 2Y40.65%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.46%, ARCB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.72, ARCB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, ARCB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ARCB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.44%!
- 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
- ARCB pays out 11.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- ARCB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP11.09%
EPS Next 2Y40.65%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
NASDAQ:ARCB (2/4/2026, 2:40:07 PM)
108.77
+5.03 (+4.85%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap2.45B
Revenue(TTM)4.01B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts76.84
Price Target98.94 (-9.04%)
Short Float %6.45%
Short Ratio3.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
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)8.59%
PT rev (3m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-63.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.34 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.85 | ||
| P/tB | 2.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.35 |
EPS(TTM)3.69
EY3.39%
EPS(NY)4.66
Fwd EY4.28%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY2.71%
OCF(TTM)10.72
OCFY9.86%
SpS179.44
BVpS58.77
TBVpS41.71
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)10.67
Graham Number69.85
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
WACC10.17%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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 Year3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
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 Year154.99%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ARCBEST CORP (ARCB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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 29.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.85.
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.