74.19 USD
-1.31 (-1.74%)
74.19 USD
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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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ARCB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ARCB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ARCB had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
ARCB's Return On Equity of 7.35% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
ARCB's Return On Invested Capital of 5.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 66.67% 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 6.82%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.49%) for ARCB is well above the current ROIC(5.23%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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 better Gross Margin (85.00%) than 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-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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARCB is 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
An Altman-Z score of 3.46 indicates that ARCB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.46, ARCB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARCB is 3.23, which is a good value as it means it would take ARCB, 3.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.23, ARCB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that ARCB is not too dependend on debt financing.
ARCB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is amongst the best of the industry. ARCB outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.04%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.98, ARCB is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Quick ratio of ARCB (0.98) is worse than 61.90% of its industry peers.
ARCB does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.61% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.34% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.94% on average over the past years.
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 5.45% on average over the next years.
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
ARCB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.92.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ARCB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.77, ARCB is valued correctly.
90.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ARCB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARCB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ARCB indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARCB is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ARCB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
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
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 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
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 Owners102.27%
Inst Owner Change-1.18%
Ins Owners1.46%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap1.67B
Revenue(TTM)4.04B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts76.84
Price Target84.07 (13.32%)
Short Float %5.68%
Short Ratio3.54
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-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)1.23%
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 | 15.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.77 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.92 | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
EPS(TTM)4.66
EY6.28%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY3.97%
OCF(TTM)10.72
OCFY14.45%
SpS179.44
BVpS58.77
TBVpS41.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
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 | 3.46 |
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.
What is the valuation status of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 15.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.26.
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.