HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:HUBG • US4433201062

47.53 USD
-0.76 (-1.57%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 01:29 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HUBG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HUBG was compared to 23 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. While HUBG has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. HUBG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HUBG was profitable.
  • HUBG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HUBG has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HUBG had a positive operating cash flow.
HUBG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHUBG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of HUBG (3.62%) is better than 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • HUBG has a better Return On Equity (6.17%) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • HUBG has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: HUBG outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • HUBG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.91%. This is below the industry average of 12.29%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
HUBG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHUBG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.82%, HUBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HUBG has declined.
  • HUBG has a Operating Margin of 3.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: HUBG outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HUBG has declined.
Industry RankSector 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
HUBG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHUBG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HUBG is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HUBG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HUBG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • HUBG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HUBG Yearly Shares OutstandingHUBG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
HUBG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHUBG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.04 indicates that HUBG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of HUBG (4.04) is better than 73.91% 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HUBG (2.25) is better than 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.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, HUBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 2.25
Altman-Z 4.04
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.41%
HUBG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHUBG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

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.
  • HUBG has a Current ratio (1.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that HUBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HUBG has a Quick ratio (1.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.47
HUBG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHUBG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • HUBG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.59%.
  • HUBG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.42% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, HUBG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.79% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, HUBG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.47% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HUBG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2%
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.97%
EPS Next 5Y11.62%
Revenue Next Year-7.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
Revenue Next 5Y3.16%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HUBG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHUBG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
HUBG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHUBG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.55, HUBG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HUBG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HUBG to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.39), we can say HUBG is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.75, HUBG is valued on the expensive side.
  • HUBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HUBG is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HUBG to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.72), we can say HUBG is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.55
Fwd PE 21.75
HUBG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHUBG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HUBG is valued a bit cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HUBG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.63
EV/EBITDA 9.24
HUBG Per share dataHUBG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HUBG's earnings are expected to grow with 12.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.57
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HUBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.04%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.11, HUBG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HUBG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.04%

5.2 History

  • HUBG does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HUBG Yearly Dividends per shareHUBG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • HUBG pays out 28.59% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.59%
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.97%
HUBG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHUBG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M
HUBG Dividend Payout.HUBG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HUBG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HUB GROUP INC-CL A / HUBG FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HUBG stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HUBG.


Can you provide the valuation status for HUB GROUP INC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) stock?

HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for HUBG stock?

The financial health rating of HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) is 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for HUB GROUP INC-CL A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HUB GROUP INC-CL A (HUBG) is expected to decline by -2% in the next year.