HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HUBG • US4433201062
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This HUBG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HUBG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HUBG was profitable.
- HUBG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years HUBG has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years HUBG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.62%, HUBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- HUBG has a better Return On Equity (6.17%) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
- HUBG's Return On Invested Capital of 4.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HUBG outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HUBG is in line with the industry average of 9.36%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.90%) for HUBG is well below the 3 year average (9.91%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HUBG had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 6.17% | ||
| ROIC | 4.9% |
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)12.96%
ROE(5y)11.61%
ROIC(3y)9.91%
ROIC(5y)9.15%
1.3 Margins
- HUBG has a Profit Margin of 2.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: HUBG outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
- HUBG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HUBG has a better Operating Margin (3.92%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
- HUBG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.82% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-14.49%
OM growth 5Y-3.28%
PM growth 3Y-13.36%
PM growth 5Y-2.04%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. HUBG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HUBG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HUBG has less shares outstanding
- HUBG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- HUBG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.90 indicates that HUBG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HUBG has a better Altman-Z score (3.90) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
- HUBG has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HUBG would need 2.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HUBG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. HUBG outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
- HUBG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- HUBG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- HUBG has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that HUBG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of HUBG (1.47) is worse than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that HUBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.47, HUBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. HUBG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HUBG have decreased by -1.59% in the last year.
- HUBG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.42% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -5.79% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.59%
EPS 3Y-8.88%
EPS 5Y2.42%
EPS Q2Q%-5.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.31%
Revenue growth 5Y1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-5.31%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HUBG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.62% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-2.41%
EPS Next 2Y0.88%
EPS Next 3Y10.58%
EPS Next 5Y11.62%
Revenue Next Year-7.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y0.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.16%
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 accelerating.
4. HUBG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.58, HUBG is valued on the expensive side.
- 65.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HUBG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.79. HUBG is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.57, HUBG is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HUBG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.88. HUBG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HUBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HUBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of HUBG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.76
EPS Next 2Y0.88%
EPS Next 3Y10.58%
5. HUBG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.21%, HUBG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.14, HUBG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, HUBG is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% |
5.2 History
- HUBG has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 28.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HUBG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.59%
EPS Next 2Y0.88%
EPS Next 3Y10.58%
HUBG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
43.86
+0.03 (+0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Inst Owners108.1%
Inst Owner Change-0.12%
Ins Owners2.84%
Ins Owner Change5.38%
Market Cap2.68B
Revenue(TTM)3.73B
Net Income(TTM)104.97M
Analysts70.43
Price Target44.22 (0.82%)
Short Float %4.68%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP28.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.69%
Max EPS beat(2)0.1%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-2%
Max EPS beat(4)0.88%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.18%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.08%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)9.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.69%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.19%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.2%
PT rev (1m)-5.02%
PT rev (3m)2.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.57 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 4.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY4.24%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)1.85
FCFY4.23%
OCF(TTM)2.62
OCFY5.97%
SpS60.98
BVpS27.84
TBVpS10.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.76
Graham Number34.1336 (-22.18%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | 6.17% | ||
| ROCE | 6.18% | ||
| ROIC | 4.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.86% | ||
| OM | 3.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.82% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 3.04% |
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)12.96%
ROE(5y)11.61%
ROIC(3y)9.91%
ROIC(5y)9.15%
ROICexc(3y)11.12%
ROICexc(5y)10.19%
ROICexgc(3y)20.96%
ROICexgc(5y)19.32%
ROCE(3y)12.5%
ROCE(5y)11.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-24.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y-24.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.37%
OM growth 3Y-14.49%
OM growth 5Y-3.28%
PM growth 3Y-13.36%
PM growth 5Y-2.04%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 24.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.05% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.9 |
F-Score7
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)81.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.03%
Profit Quality(3y)124.47%
Profit Quality(5y)104.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.59%
EPS 3Y-8.88%
EPS 5Y2.42%
EPS Q2Q%-5.77%
EPS Next Y-2.41%
EPS Next 2Y0.88%
EPS Next 3Y10.58%
EPS Next 5Y11.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.31%
Revenue growth 5Y1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-5.31%
Revenue Next Year-7.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y0.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.16%
EBIT growth 1Y7.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.46%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.86%
EBIT Next Year86.68%
EBIT Next 3Y31.28%
EBIT Next 5Y21.2%
FCF growth 1Y-56.91%
FCF growth 3Y6.19%
FCF growth 5Y-2.1%
OCF growth 1Y-62.77%
OCF growth 3Y-8.38%
OCF growth 5Y-5.24%
HUB GROUP INC-CL A / HUBG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HUBG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HUBG.
What is the valuation status of HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HUB GROUP INC-CL A?
HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HUBG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) is expected to decline by -2.41% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) stock?
The dividend rating of HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.59%.