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HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:JBHT - US4456581077 - Common Stock

162.81 USD
-3.5 (-2.1%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:00:02 PM
162.81 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall JBHT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated JBHT against 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of JBHT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. JBHT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. JBHT also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make JBHT a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year JBHT was profitable.
JBHT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
JBHT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years JBHT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
JBHT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJBHT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.06%, JBHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.03%, JBHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.23%, JBHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JBHT is above the industry average of 7.44%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE 16.03%
ROIC 10.23%
ROA(3y)9.28%
ROA(5y)9.52%
ROE(3y)19.47%
ROE(5y)20.45%
ROIC(3y)12.41%
ROIC(5y)12.86%
JBHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJBHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.75%, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBHT has declined.
JBHT's Operating Margin of 6.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JBHT has declined.
The Gross Margin of JBHT (19.26%) is worse than 65.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JBHT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.85%
PM (TTM) 4.75%
GM 19.26%
OM growth 3Y-7.15%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.46%
GM growth 3Y4.45%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
JBHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJBHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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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 JBHT is still 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.
JBHT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
JBHT Yearly Shares OutstandingJBHT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
JBHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJBHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

JBHT has an Altman-Z score of 5.16. This indicates that JBHT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
JBHT has a better Altman-Z score (5.16) than 83.72% 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.
JBHT's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.03 is amongst the best of the industry. JBHT outperforms 90.70% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.25, JBHT is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.03
Altman-Z 5.16
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC9.22%
JBHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJBHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.87, JBHT is not doing good in the industry: 67.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JBHT's Quick ratio of 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 67.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.87
JBHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJBHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.91% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.31% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, JBHT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.60% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, JBHT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.91%
EPS 3Y-8%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%18.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%

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 16.31% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%
EPS Next 5Y16.31%
Revenue Next Year-0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y1.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
Revenue Next 5Y4.92%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
JBHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJBHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
JBHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJBHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.22, JBHT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JBHT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JBHT is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, JBHT is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.76, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JBHT.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. JBHT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.22
Fwd PE 22.76
JBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JBHT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JBHT is cheaper than 65.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JBHT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JBHT is cheaper than 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.63
EV/EBITDA 10.88
JBHT Per share dataJBHT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
JBHT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.86
PEG (5Y)21.56
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

JBHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.74, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, JBHT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.06%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of JBHT grows each year by 10.61%, which is quite nice.
JBHT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
JBHT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.61%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
JBHT Yearly Dividends per shareJBHT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

30.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JBHT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
JBHT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP30.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%
JBHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJBHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
JBHT Dividend Payout.JBHT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JBHT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC

NASDAQ:JBHT (11/14/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 162.81 0 (0%)

162.81

-3.5 (-2.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)10-15 2025-10-15/amc
Earnings (Next)01-14 2026-01-14/amc
Inst Owners76.39%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap15.50B
Revenue(TTM)12.05B
Net Income(TTM)572.67M
Analysts76.36
Price Target169.33 (4%)
Short Float %4.53%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.06%
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.61%
DP30.14%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-07 2025-11-07 (0.44)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.64%
Max EPS beat(2)17.79%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.91%
Max EPS beat(4)17.79%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.22%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.98%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.6%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.66%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.97%
PT rev (1m)5.68%
PT rev (3m)4.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.22
Fwd PE 22.76
P/S 1.29
P/FCF 19.63
P/OCF 9.63
P/B 4.34
P/tB 4.62
EV/EBITDA 10.88
EPS(TTM)5.77
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)7.15
Fwd EY4.39%
FCF(TTM)8.29
FCFY5.09%
OCF(TTM)16.91
OCFY10.39%
SpS126.54
BVpS37.51
TBVpS35.25
PEG (NY)2.86
PEG (5Y)21.56
Graham Number69.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.06%
ROE 16.03%
ROCE 13.37%
ROIC 10.23%
ROICexc 10.32%
ROICexgc 10.7%
OM 6.85%
PM (TTM) 4.75%
GM 19.26%
FCFM 6.55%
ROA(3y)9.28%
ROA(5y)9.52%
ROE(3y)19.47%
ROE(5y)20.45%
ROIC(3y)12.41%
ROIC(5y)12.86%
ROICexc(3y)12.51%
ROICexc(5y)13.31%
ROICexgc(3y)13%
ROICexgc(5y)13.87%
ROCE(3y)16.22%
ROCE(5y)16.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.42%
OM growth 3Y-7.15%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.46%
GM growth 3Y4.45%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.03
Debt/EBITDA 0.58
Cap/Depr 110.74%
Cap/Sales 6.81%
Interest Coverage 10.59
Cash Conversion 102.78%
Profit Quality 137.89%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 5.16
F-Score8
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)201.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)183.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.51%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.91%
EPS 3Y-8%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%18.12%
EPS Next Y9.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%
EPS Next 5Y16.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%
Revenue Next Year-0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y1.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
Revenue Next 5Y4.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.36%
EBIT growth 5Y2.52%
EBIT Next Year80.74%
EBIT Next 3Y30.02%
EBIT Next 5Y21.7%
FCF growth 1Y1407.08%
FCF growth 3Y30.76%
FCF growth 5Y20.39%
OCF growth 1Y-17.47%
OCF growth 3Y6.61%
OCF growth 5Y6.19%

HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC / JBHT FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to JBHT.


What is the valuation status of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC?

HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is expected to grow by 9.85% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?

The dividend rating of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.14%.