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.
- In the past year CVLG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CVLG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CVLG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CVLG has a Return On Assets (0.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CVLG has a Return On Equity (1.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CVLG has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CVLG outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- CVLG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.64%. This is below the industry average of 7.17%.
| 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
- CVLG has a Profit Margin (0.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CVLG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CVLG has a worse Operating Margin (1.76%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- CVLG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 65.74%, CVLG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVLG has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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 2.40. 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.
- CVLG has a Altman-Z score (2.40) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CVLG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating CVLG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CVLG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CVLG is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC10.2%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that CVLG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CVLG's Current ratio of 1.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVLG outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that CVLG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CVLG has a Quick ratio of 1.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CVLG outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
| 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 -22.13% 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.
- Looking at the last year, CVLG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.15% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CVLG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.79% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.13%
EPS 3Y-19.69%
EPS 5Y22.32%
EPS Q2Q%-18.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y6.79%
Sales Q2Q%14.04%
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
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.55% on average over the next years.
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.07, the valuation of CVLG can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CVLG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVLG is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, CVLG is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.37, the valuation of CVLG can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVLG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CVLG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVLG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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)1.03
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y28.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CVLG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CVLG has a yearly dividend return of 0.80%, which is pretty low.
- CVLG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.62.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.80, CVLG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
5.2 History
- CVLG has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- CVLG has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- CVLG pays out 98.94% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.94%
EPS Next 2Y28.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CVLG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
33.68
-1.18 (-3.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Industry Strength86.34
Industry Growth22.98
Earnings (Last)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-21 2026-07-21
Inst Owners69.7%
Inst Owner Change0.2%
Ins Owners25.16%
Ins Owner Change-15.54%
Market Cap845.03M
Revenue(TTM)1.20B
Net Income(TTM)7.24M
Analysts82
Price Target37.74 (12.05%)
Short Float %4.08%
Short Ratio3.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP98.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
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)1.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.44 | ||
| P/B | 2.09 | ||
| P/tB | 3.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)2.52
Fwd EY7.48%
FCF(TTM)-1.35
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.53
OCFY13.45%
SpS46.41
BVpS16.1
TBVpS8.69
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham Number22.9988 (-31.71%)
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 | 2.4 |
F-Score4
WACC10.2%
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)-22.13%
EPS 3Y-19.69%
EPS 5Y22.32%
EPS Q2Q%-18.75%
EPS Next Y22.47%
EPS Next 2Y28.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y6.79%
Sales Q2Q%14.04%
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 4 / 10 to COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CVLG stock?
COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CVLG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) is 23.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.09.
Can you provide the financial health for CVLG stock?
The financial health rating of COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP INC (CVLG) is 3 / 10.