HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT)

US4456581077 - Common Stock

182.31  +0.74 (+0.41%)

Fundamental Rating

5

JBHT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 38 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. JBHT has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, JBHT is valued expensive at the moment.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year JBHT was profitable.
In the past year JBHT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years JBHT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years JBHT had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

JBHT has a Return On Assets of 6.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 14.22%, JBHT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.11%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JBHT is above the industry average of 11.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.11%) for JBHT is well below the 3 year average (14.53%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that JBHT had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.83%
ROE 14.22%
ROIC 10.11%
ROA(3y)10.72%
ROA(5y)10.03%
ROE(3y)22.86%
ROE(5y)22.16%
ROIC(3y)14.53%
ROIC(5y)13.52%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of JBHT (4.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBHT has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.76%, JBHT is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.26% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of JBHT (19.17%) is worse than 73.68% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.76%
PM (TTM) 4.65%
GM 19.17%
OM growth 3Y1.52%
OM growth 5Y-0.42%
PM growth 3Y2.63%
PM growth 5Y-0.04%
GM growth 3Y3.69%
GM growth 5Y1.88%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), JBHT is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, JBHT has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for JBHT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JBHT is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

JBHT has an Altman-Z score of 5.57. This indicates that JBHT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.57, JBHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JBHT would need 3.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
JBHT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, JBHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 3.52
Altman-Z 5.57
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.66%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JBHT's Current ratio of 0.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 68.42% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JBHT has a worse Quick ratio (0.94) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.94

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for JBHT have decreased strongly by -25.88% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, JBHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.14% on average per year.
JBHT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.07%.
Measured over the past years, JBHT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.29% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.88%
EPS 3Y13.72%
EPS 5Y4.14%
EPS Q2Q%-17.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.07%
Revenue growth 3Y10.01%
Revenue growth 5Y8.29%
Sales Q2Q%-3.02%

3.2 Future

JBHT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.31% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.82% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.08%
EPS Next 2Y2.5%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
EPS Next 5Y13.31%
Revenue Next Year-5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.16%
Revenue Next 3Y2.14%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.15, the valuation of JBHT can be described as expensive.
JBHT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
JBHT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.89, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JBHT.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
JBHT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.15
Fwd PE 24.89

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JBHT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JBHT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JBHT is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.68
EV/EBITDA 12.63

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of JBHT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8
EPS Next 2Y2.5%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.93%, JBHT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
JBHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.64.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.93, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%

5.2 History

The dividend of JBHT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.83%!
JBHT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
JBHT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.83%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10

5.3 Sustainability

JBHT pays out 30.85% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
JBHT's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP30.85%
EPS Next 2Y2.5%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%

HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC

NASDAQ:JBHT (11/22/2024, 12:13:47 PM)

182.31

+0.74 (+0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
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Fwd PE 24.89
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ROA 6.83%
ROE 14.22%
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OM 6.76%
PM (TTM) 4.65%
GM 19.17%
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Debt/Equity 0.26
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Quick Ratio 0.94
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EPS 3Y13.72%
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