ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ARCB - US03937C1053 - Common Stock
66.99 USD
+1.96 (+3.01%)
66.99 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ARCB. ARCB was compared to 43 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings would make ARCB suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ARCB had positive earnings in the past year.
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 has a Return On Assets of 6.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: ARCB outperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
ARCB's Return On Equity of 12.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 69.77% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.38%, ARCB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARCB is above the industry average of 7.65%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.4% | ||
| ROE | 12.15% | ||
| ROIC | 9.38% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 3.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: ARCB outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
ARCB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.38%, ARCB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
ARCB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ARCB's Gross Margin of 85.27% is amongst the best of the industry. ARCB outperforms 97.67% of its industry peers.
ARCB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.9% | ||
| GM | 85.27% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCB has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ARCB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.53 indicates that ARCB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ARCB (3.53) is better than 72.09% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARCB is 4.26, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ARCB, 4.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARCB (4.26) is better than 86.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that ARCB is not too dependend on debt financing.
ARCB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.13) than 76.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC9.08%
2.3 Liquidity
ARCB has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that ARCB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ARCB has a worse Current ratio (0.96) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
ARCB has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that ARCB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ARCB's Quick ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB is outperformed by 60.47% 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 | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
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%.
Measured over the past years, ARCB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.61% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.61% in the past year.
ARCB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.28%
EPS 3Y-9.05%
EPS 5Y18.61%
EPS Q2Q%-10.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.61%
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.77% on average per year.
ARCB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y-29.84%
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.38, which indicates a correct valuation of ARCB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued cheaper than 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.06, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.52 indicates a reasonable valuation of ARCB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued cheaper than 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
ARCB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARCB is valued cheaper than 97.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARCB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of ARCB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.77
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ARCB has a yearly dividend return of 0.74%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.71, ARCB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.74, ARCB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
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
7.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ARCB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ARCB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP7.08%
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.51%
Inst Owner Change-0.12%
Ins Owners1.54%
Ins Owner Change-0.07%
Market Cap1.52B
Revenue(TTM)4.18B
Net Income(TTM)157.97M
Analysts78.95
Price Target91.12 (36.02%)
Short Float %4.7%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.44%
DP7.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.33%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.59%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.93%
Max EPS beat(4)25.49%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)5.56%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.67%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)4.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.87%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.15%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.05%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.46%
PT rev (1m)0.79%
PT rev (3m)-0.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.27 |
EPS(TTM)4.66
EY6.96%
EPS(NY)6.37
Fwd EY9.51%
FCF(TTM)2.49
FCFY3.72%
OCF(TTM)10.2
OCFY15.23%
SpS178.36
BVpS57.21
TBVpS40.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.77
Graham Number77.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.4% | ||
| ROE | 12.15% | ||
| ROCE | 12.07% | ||
| ROIC | 9.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.24% | ||
| OM | 5.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.9% | ||
| GM | 85.27% | ||
| FCFM | 1.4% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 35.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.53 |
F-Score5
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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-29.84%
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.61%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y6.94%
Sales Q2Q%-1.41%
Revenue Next Year-3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.55%
EBIT growth 5Y23.82%
EBIT Next Year52.72%
EBIT Next 3Y30.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-70.55%
FCF growth 3Y-42.8%
FCF growth 5Y-7.58%
OCF growth 1Y-40.52%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for ARCBEST CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ARCBEST CORP (ARCB). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
The financial health rating of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ARCB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is expected to decline by -29.84% in the next year.