69.83 USD
+0.44 (+0.63%)
70 USD
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ARCB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 43 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
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 65.12% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.35%, ARCB is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.14% 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 67.44% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARCB is significantly above the industry average of 6.83%.
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
ARCB has a Profit Margin (2.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ARCB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ARCB's Operating Margin of 3.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARCB has grown nicely.
ARCB's Gross Margin of 85.00% is amongst the best of the industry. ARCB outperforms 95.35% 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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for ARCB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ARCB has an Altman-Z score of 3.40. This indicates that ARCB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.40, ARCB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.09% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARCB (3.23) is better than 86.05% of its industry peers.
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 fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARCB outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC9.85%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that ARCB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ARCB (0.98) is worse than 65.12% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that ARCB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ARCB has a Quick ratio of 0.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARCB underperforms 62.79% 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.
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.
ARCB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.34%.
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 7.40% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, ARCB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-38.79%
EPS Next 2Y-9%
EPS Next 3Y7.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.21%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.98, ARCB is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARCB indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARCB is cheaper than 86.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, ARCB is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.41, the valuation of ARCB can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARCB indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARCB is cheaper than 93.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.52. ARCB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ARCB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARCB is cheaper than 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARCB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ARCB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y-9%
EPS Next 3Y7.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.69%, ARCB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.60, ARCB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, ARCB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ARCB grows each year by 8.44%, which is quite nice.
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.
The dividend of ARCB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP11.09%
EPS Next 2Y-9%
EPS Next 3Y7.4%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.27%
Inst Owner Change-1.17%
Ins Owners1.46%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap1.57B
Revenue(TTM)4.04B
Net Income(TTM)97.21M
Analysts76.84
Price Target82.62 (18.32%)
Short Float %5.72%
Short Ratio4.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.44%
DP11.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
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)-9.33%
PT rev (3m)-9.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-35.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.51 | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
EPS(TTM)4.66
EY6.67%
EPS(NY)5.21
Fwd EY7.46%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY4.22%
OCF(TTM)10.72
OCFY15.35%
SpS179.44
BVpS58.77
TBVpS41.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
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 | 3.4 |
F-Score4
WACC9.85%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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-38.79%
EPS Next 2Y-9%
EPS Next 3Y7.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y6.94%
Sales Q2Q%-1.41%
Revenue Next Year-4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.21%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-55.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.55%
EBIT growth 5Y23.82%
EBIT Next Year46.07%
EBIT Next 3Y27.21%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for ARCBEST CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ARCBEST CORP (ARCB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 -38.79% in the next year.