87.8 USD
+0.23 (+0.26%)
87.7 USD
-0.1 (-0.11%)
Taking everything into account, ARCB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ARCB was compared to 42 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 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.
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 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.
ARCB has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: ARCB outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
ARCB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.49%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.93%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.41%, ARCB is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ARCB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ARCB has a Operating Margin (3.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ARCB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 85.00%, ARCB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARCB is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ARCB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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 3.61. This indicates that ARCB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.61, ARCB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.81% 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'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 | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.03%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.98, ARCB is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that ARCB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ARCB (0.98) is worse than 61.90% 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
Based on estimates for the next years, ARCB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.45% on average per year.
ARCB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.69% yearly.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.84, ARCB is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ARCB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.48, the valuation of ARCB can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARCB to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say ARCB is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARCB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ARCB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y-10.65%
EPS Next 3Y5.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.55%, ARCB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
ARCB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.72.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, ARCB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ARCB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.44%!
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
ARCB pays out 11.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
ARCB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 Owners102.83%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap1.98B
Revenue(TTM)4.04B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts76.84
Price Target84.07 (-4.25%)
Short Float %5.68%
Short Ratio3.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.44%
DP11.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.75%
PT rev (3m)-7.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.19 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.11 |
EPS(TTM)4.66
EY5.31%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY5.72%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY3.36%
OCF(TTM)10.72
OCFY12.21%
SpS179.44
BVpS58.77
TBVpS41.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 | 3.61 |
F-Score4
WACC10.03%
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.
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 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is 18.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.49.
What is the expected EPS growth for ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is expected to decline by -39.14% in the next year.