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

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:HUBG • US4433201062

47.58 USD
-0.71 (-1.47%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
47.58 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HUBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HUBG against 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.
  • HUBG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • HUBG has a Return On Assets of 3.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: HUBG outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • HUBG has a Return On Equity of 6.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: HUBG outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.90%, HUBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HUBG is below the industry average of 12.29%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.91%) for HUBG is well above the current ROIC(4.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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

  • HUBG has a better Profit Margin (2.82%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HUBG has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.92%, HUBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HUBG is still creating some value.
  • HUBG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HUBG has less shares outstanding
  • 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

  • HUBG has an Altman-Z score of 4.04. This indicates that HUBG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HUBG's Altman-Z score of 4.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HUBG outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HUBG is 2.25, which is a good value as it means it would take HUBG, 2.25 years of fcf income to pay off 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 65.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 2.25
Altman-Z 4.04
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.39%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that HUBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.47, HUBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that HUBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.47, HUBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
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

  • The earnings per share for HUBG have decreased by -1.59% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, HUBG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.42% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, HUBG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.79% in the last 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

  • HUBG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.62% yearly.
  • 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

  • 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.
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 25.58, HUBG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HUBG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HUBG is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.30. HUBG is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.77, the valuation of HUBG can be described as rather expensive.
  • 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.
  • HUBG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.58
Fwd PE 21.77
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

  • HUBG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HUBG is 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 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.65
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

  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as HUBG's earnings are expected to grow with 12.97% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.58
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%.
  • HUBG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.12.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.04, HUBG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
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.