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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
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.89%, ARCB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of ARCB (7.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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
- ARCB has a Profit Margin of 2.41%. This is comparable 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 declined.
- 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.
- ARCB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of ARCB (85.00%) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- 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-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
- ARCB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for ARCB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.64 indicates that ARCB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.64, ARCB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% 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.
- ARCB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.23) than 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 | 3.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC10.13%
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.
- 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.
- ARCB's Quick ratio of 0.98 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
| 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 -41.34%.
- 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.
- Measured over the past years, ARCB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.40% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARCB will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 41.45% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARCB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y32.18%
EPS Next 2Y41.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.69%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
- 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 27.03, ARCB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ARCB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.41.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ARCB.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARCB indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARCB is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. ARCB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ARCB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARCB is cheaper than 88.10% 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 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ARCB's earnings are expected to grow with 41.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)9.79
EPS Next 2Y41.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ARCB has a yearly dividend return of 0.53%, which is pretty low.
- ARCB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.72.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, ARCB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.53% |
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 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.
- The dividend of ARCB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP11.09%
EPS Next 2Y41.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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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 Change0%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap2.25B
Revenue(TTM)4.01B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts76.84
Price Target91.29 (-8.48%)
Short Float %6.51%
Short Ratio3.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.53% |
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)8.59%
PT rev (3m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-63.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.31 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 2.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.3 |
EPS(TTM)3.69
EY3.7%
EPS(NY)4.88
Fwd EY4.89%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY2.95%
OCF(TTM)10.72
OCFY10.75%
SpS179.44
BVpS58.77
TBVpS41.71
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)9.79
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 | 3.64 |
F-Score4
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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 Y32.18%
EPS Next 2Y41.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.01%
Revenue growth 5Y6.4%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
Revenue Next Year3.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.69%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 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 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) is 27.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.7.
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 32.18% in the next year.