ARCBEST CORP (ARCB)
US03937C1053 - Common Stock
ARCB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 38 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.
In the past 5 years ARCB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ARCB (8.02%) is better than 71.05% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ARCB (14.82%) is better than 60.53% of its industry peers.
ARCB's Return On Invested Capital of 12.10% is amongst the best of the industry. ARCB outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARCB is in line with the industry average of 11.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.02% | ||
| ROE | 14.82% | ||
| ROIC | 12.1% |
ROA(3y)9.98%
ROA(5y)7.27%
ROE(3y)21.54%
ROE(5y)15.69%
ROIC(3y)13.45%
ROIC(5y)10.27%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.54%, ARCB is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARCB has grown nicely.
ARCB's Operating Margin of 6.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
ARCB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 85.74%, ARCB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.37% of the companies in the same industry.
ARCB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.54% | ||
| GM | 85.74% |
OM growth 3Y14.12%
OM growth 5Y0.46%
PM growth 3Y22.21%
PM growth 5Y15.27%
GM growth 3Y2.85%
GM growth 5Y1.63%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ARCB has less shares outstanding
ARCB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.36 indicates that ARCB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.36, ARCB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARCB is 2.22, which is a good value as it means it would take ARCB, 2.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ARCB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.22) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that ARCB is not too dependend on debt financing.
ARCB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 81.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC8.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that ARCB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ARCB has a Current ratio of 1.04. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARCB outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that ARCB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.04, ARCB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ARCB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.71%.
ARCB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.40% yearly.
ARCB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.88%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.71%
EPS 3Y34.87%
EPS 5Y15.4%
EPS Q2Q%-29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.88%
Revenue growth 3Y14.62%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%-5.78%
3.2 Future
ARCB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.26% yearly.
ARCB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y-22.29%
EPS Next 2Y1.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.53%
Revenue Next 3Y2.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.67, the valuation of ARCB can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARCB indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARCB is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ARCB to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.96), we can say ARCB is valued slightly cheaper.
ARCB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.48.
ARCB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARCB is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.82, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARCB is valued cheaper than 92.11% 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 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of ARCB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y1.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.43%, ARCB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
ARCB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.64.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.23, ARCB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ARCB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.58%!
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)8.58%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
ARCB pays out 5.85% 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.
DP5.85%
EPS Next 2Y1.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
ARCBEST CORP
NASDAQ:ARCB (11/21/2024, 8:12:44 PM)
After market: 109 0 (0%)109
+2.24 (+2.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
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| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 14.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.48 | ||
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PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 8.02% | ||
| ROE | 14.82% | ||
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| OM | 6.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.54% | ||
| GM | 85.74% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.77
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.71%
EPS 3Y34.87%
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EPS Next Y-22.29%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.88%
Revenue growth 3Y14.62%
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