106.41 USD
+0.35 (+0.33%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 12:56 PM
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 an average financial health and profitability rating. ARCB has a correct valuation and a medium 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 66.67% 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 has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.11%) than 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 2.41%, ARCB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARCB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ARCB has a Operating Margin (3.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ARCB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ARCB's Gross Margin of 85.00% is amongst the best of the industry. ARCB outperforms 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARCB is destroying value.
- ARCB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.82 indicates that ARCB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ARCB's Altman-Z score of 3.82 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARCB outperforms 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is fine compared to the rest 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 | 3.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC10.03%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that ARCB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ARCB has a Current ratio of 0.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARCB underperforms 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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 40.46% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- 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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.84, the valuation of ARCB can be described as expensive.
- 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- ARCB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.03.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.84 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ARCB.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.97. ARCB is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ARCB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARCB is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ARCB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ARCB is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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)1.1
PEG (5Y)10.44
EPS Next 2Y40.65%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ARCB has a yearly dividend return of 0.44%, which is pretty low.
- ARCB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.68.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, ARCB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
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 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 2Y40.65%
EPS Next 3Y40.46%
NASDAQ:ARCB (2/11/2026, 12:56:03 PM)
106.41
+0.35 (+0.33%)
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 Change2.09%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner Change-0.05%
Market Cap2.40B
Revenue(TTM)4.01B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts76.84
Price Target98.94 (-7.02%)
Short Float %6.45%
Short Ratio3.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
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)17.69%
PT rev (3m)8.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-39.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.81 | ||
| P/tB | 2.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.54 |
EPS(TTM)3.69
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)4.66
Fwd EY4.38%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)10.72
OCFY10.07%
SpS179.44
BVpS58.77
TBVpS41.71
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)10.44
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 | 3.82 |
F-Score4
WACC10.03%
ROIC/WACC0.51
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.
What is the valuation status of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 28.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.81.
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.