ARCBEST CORP (ARCB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ARCB - US03937C1053 - Common Stock
63.96 USD
-1.46 (-2.23%)
63.96 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, ARCB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ARCB was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ARCB has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. ARCB has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. This makes ARCB very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ARCB was profitable.
ARCB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ARCB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ARCB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ARCB has a better Return On Assets (6.41%) than 74.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ARCB (12.16%) is better than 69.77% of its industry peers.
ARCB has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.36%) than 86.05% 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 7.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.41% | ||
| ROE | 12.16% | ||
| ROIC | 9.36% |
ROA(3y)8.99%
ROA(5y)8.21%
ROE(3y)18.28%
ROE(5y)17.28%
ROIC(3y)12.49%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ARCB (3.90%) is better than 65.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARCB has grown nicely.
ARCB has a Operating Margin of 5.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: ARCB outperforms 60.47% of its industry peers.
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 | 5.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.9% | ||
| GM | 85.27% |
OM growth 3Y-4.18%
OM growth 5Y15.74%
PM growth 3Y-8.1%
PM growth 5Y25.48%
GM growth 3Y3.29%
GM growth 5Y2.2%
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
ARCB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ARCB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.50 indicates that ARCB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ARCB (3.50) is better than 72.09% of its industry peers.
ARCB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.23. This is a neutral value as ARCB would need 4.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ARCB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.23) 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 | 4.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.5 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC9.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that ARCB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.97, ARCB is not doing good in the industry: 62.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ARCB has a Quick Ratio of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that ARCB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.97, ARCB is doing worse than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
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 -5.61% 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)-5.61%
Revenue growth 3Y1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y6.94%
Sales Q2Q%-1.41%
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 10.77% yearly.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
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
ARCB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.73.
88.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. ARCB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.04, the valuation of ARCB can be described as reasonable.
93.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARCB to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say ARCB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.04 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ARCB indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARCB is cheaper than 81.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ARCB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ARCB has a yearly dividend return of 0.73%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.74, ARCB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.73, ARCB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ARCB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.80%!
ARCB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)7.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
ARCB pays out 6.89% 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.
DP6.89%
EPS Next 2Y0.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
63.96
-1.46 (-2.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.51%
Inst Owner Change-1.28%
Ins Owners1.54%
Ins Owner Change0.32%
Market Cap1.45B
Revenue(TTM)4.18B
Net Income(TTM)158.13M
Analysts78.95
Price Target91.12 (42.46%)
Short Float %4.7%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.8%
DP6.89%
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)-1.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.12 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.1 |
EPS(TTM)4.66
EY7.29%
EPS(NY)6.37
Fwd EY9.96%
FCF(TTM)2.51
FCFY3.92%
OCF(TTM)10.21
OCFY15.96%
SpS178.36
BVpS57.19
TBVpS40.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number77.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.41% | ||
| ROE | 12.16% | ||
| ROCE | 12.05% | ||
| ROIC | 9.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.21% | ||
| OM | 5.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.9% | ||
| GM | 85.27% | ||
| FCFM | 1.41% |
ROA(3y)8.99%
ROA(5y)8.21%
ROE(3y)18.28%
ROE(5y)17.28%
ROIC(3y)12.49%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
ROICexc(3y)14.5%
ROICexc(5y)13.55%
ROICexgc(3y)19.98%
ROICexgc(5y)18.74%
ROCE(3y)16.08%
ROCE(5y)14.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.94%
OM growth 3Y-4.18%
OM growth 5Y15.74%
PM growth 3Y-8.1%
PM growth 5Y25.48%
GM growth 3Y3.29%
GM growth 5Y2.2%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 36.05% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.5 |
F-Score5
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)146.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.6%
Profit Quality(3y)58.32%
Profit Quality(5y)99.72%
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 1Y6.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.61%
EBIT growth 5Y23.77%
EBIT Next Year52.72%
EBIT Next 3Y30.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-70.39%
FCF growth 3Y-42.74%
FCF growth 5Y-7.52%
OCF growth 1Y-40.51%
OCF growth 3Y-4.02%
OCF growth 5Y10.91%
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.