COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CVLG • US22284P1057
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This CVLG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CVLG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CVLG was profitable.
- CVLG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years CVLG has been profitable.
- CVLG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.69%, CVLG is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVLG has a Return On Equity (1.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CVLG's Return On Invested Capital of 1.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVLG outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CVLG is below the industry average of 7.14%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.69% | ||
| ROE | 1.79% | ||
| ROIC | 1.91% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)6.61%
ROE(3y)7.89%
ROE(5y)13.97%
ROIC(3y)3.64%
ROIC(5y)6.08%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 0.62%, CVLG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVLG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 1.76%, CVLG is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVLG has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of CVLG (65.74%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- CVLG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.62% | ||
| GM | 65.74% |
OM growth 3Y-35.68%
OM growth 5Y6.63%
PM growth 3Y-58.87%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.34%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
2. CVLG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CVLG is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CVLG has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, CVLG has less shares outstanding
- CVLG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CVLG has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. This is not the best score and indicates that CVLG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.20, CVLG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVLG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating CVLG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CVLG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that CVLG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CVLG has a Current ratio (1.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that CVLG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.08, CVLG is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. CVLG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CVLG have decreased strongly by -23.04% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CVLG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.32% on average per year.
- CVLG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.92%.
- CVLG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.04%
EPS 3Y-19.69%
EPS 5Y22.32%
EPS Q2Q%-36.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y6.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.51%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 28.74% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- CVLG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.47%
EPS Next 2Y28.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.58%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. CVLG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.99 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CVLG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CVLG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CVLG is cheaper than 88.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CVLG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.61.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.69, the valuation of CVLG can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVLG is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVLG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CVLG is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.51 |
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 CVLG's earnings are expected to grow with 28.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y28.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CVLG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CVLG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CVLG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.75.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CVLG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
5.2 History
- CVLG has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- The dividend of CVLG decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 98.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVLG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.94%
EPS Next 2Y28.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CVLG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
27.35
+0.74 (+2.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners69.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners25.26%
Ins Owner Change-14.73%
Market Cap685.94M
Revenue(TTM)1.16B
Net Income(TTM)7.24M
Analysts82
Price Target32.3 (18.1%)
Short Float %3.74%
Short Ratio3.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP98.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.14%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.99%
Max EPS beat(4)3.2%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.14%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.48%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)5.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.33%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.08%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.45%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.25%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 3.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.51 |
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY5.56%
EPS(NY)1.86
Fwd EY6.81%
FCF(TTM)-1.35
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.53
OCFY16.57%
SpS46.43
BVpS16.11
TBVpS8.69
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)0.81
Graham Number23.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.69% | ||
| ROE | 1.79% | ||
| ROCE | 2.45% | ||
| ROIC | 1.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.47% | ||
| OM | 1.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.62% | ||
| GM | 65.74% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)6.61%
ROE(3y)7.89%
ROE(5y)13.97%
ROIC(3y)3.64%
ROIC(5y)6.08%
ROICexc(3y)3.72%
ROICexc(5y)6.39%
ROICexgc(3y)4.77%
ROICexgc(5y)7.81%
ROCE(3y)4.68%
ROCE(5y)7.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-43.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y-44.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.33%
OM growth 3Y-35.68%
OM growth 5Y6.63%
PM growth 3Y-58.87%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.34%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 159.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
F-Score4
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC0.19
Cap/Depr(3y)215.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)177.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.51%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.04%
EPS 3Y-19.69%
EPS 5Y22.32%
EPS Q2Q%-36.73%
EPS Next Y22.47%
EPS Next 2Y28.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y6.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.51%
Revenue Next Year5.58%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-55.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-36.61%
EBIT growth 5Y13.87%
EBIT Next Year184.94%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-7.52%
OCF growth 3Y-10.63%
OCF growth 5Y12.51%
COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC / CVLG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CVLG.
What is the valuation status of COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) is expected to grow by 22.47% in the next year.
Is the dividend of COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 98.94%.