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At close: Feb 2, 2026
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Taking everything into account, JBHT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JBHT was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. JBHT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. JBHT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- JBHT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year JBHT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years JBHT has been profitable.
- JBHT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.06%, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of JBHT (16.03%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- JBHT has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. JBHT outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JBHT is above the industry average of 6.90%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.06% | ||
| ROE | 16.03% | ||
| ROIC | 10.06% |
ROA(3y)7.65%
ROA(5y)9.32%
ROE(3y)16.25%
ROE(5y)19.92%
ROIC(3y)10.45%
ROIC(5y)12.6%
1.3 Margins
- JBHT has a Profit Margin of 4.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- JBHT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of JBHT (6.85%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JBHT has remained more or less at the same level.
- JBHT's Gross Margin of 19.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- JBHT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.75% | ||
| GM | 19.26% |
OM growth 3Y-7.11%
OM growth 5Y-0.52%
PM growth 3Y-8.66%
PM growth 5Y-1.03%
GM growth 3Y2.96%
GM growth 5Y2.47%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- JBHT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for JBHT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, JBHT has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, JBHT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.66 indicates that JBHT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- JBHT's Altman-Z score of 5.66 is amongst the best of the industry. JBHT outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- JBHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.03. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JBHT would need 2.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.03, JBHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- JBHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- JBHT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.25) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.66 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC10.1%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- JBHT has a Current ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- JBHT has a Quick ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.43% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, JBHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.31% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, JBHT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.73% in the last year.
- JBHT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.48% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.43%
EPS 3Y-12.61%
EPS 5Y5.31%
EPS Q2Q%24.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.48%
Sales Q2Q%-1.58%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.90% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.37%
EPS Next 2Y20.09%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
EPS Next 5Y17.9%
Revenue Next Year3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.48, which means the current valuation is very expensive for JBHT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JBHT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JBHT is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.41. JBHT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.13, the valuation of JBHT can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JBHT is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. JBHT is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- JBHT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JBHT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates JBHT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of JBHT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 17.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)6.49
EPS Next 2Y20.09%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.88%, JBHT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- JBHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.72.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.88, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of JBHT grows each year by 10.61%, which is quite nice.
- JBHT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- JBHT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.61%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- JBHT pays out 30.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- JBHT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP30.14%
EPS Next 2Y20.09%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC / JBHT FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to JBHT.
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HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?
The financial health rating of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.14%.