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

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:HUBG • US4433201062

49.68 USD
+2.1 (+4.41%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
49.68 USD
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After Hours: 2/2/2026, 4:10:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HUBG. HUBG was compared to 23 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. HUBG is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. HUBG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HUBG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HUBG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HUBG has been profitable.
  • HUBG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
  • The Return On Equity of HUBG (6.17%) is better than 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.90%, HUBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.82%, HUBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HUBG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HUBG is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HUBG has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HUBG has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for HUBG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 4.02. This indicates that HUBG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.02, HUBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.25, HUBG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 4.02
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.4%
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HUBG has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (1.47) which is comparable to the rest of the 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

  • 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.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -5.79% in the past year.
  • HUBG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.47% yearly.
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%
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 26.71, HUBG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HUBG is valued a bit cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, HUBG is valued at the same level.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, HUBG is valued on the expensive side.
  • 73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HUBG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • HUBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.71
Fwd PE 22.73
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 26.78
EV/EBITDA 9.11
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)11.05
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.04%, HUBG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • HUBG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.11.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, HUBG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.04%

5.2 History

  • HUBG is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
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

  • 28.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HUBG. This is a low number and 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.