HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:JBHT - Nasdaq - US4456581077 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JBHT. JBHT was compared to 39 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. JBHT has an average financial health and profitability rating. JBHT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally JBHT also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, JBHT could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
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.
Of the past 5 years JBHT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of JBHT (6.83%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.22%, JBHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of JBHT (10.08%) is better than 79.49% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JBHT is above the industry average of 7.75%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 14.22% | ||
| ROIC | 10.08% |
ROA(3y)9.29%
ROA(5y)9.52%
ROE(3y)19.46%
ROE(5y)20.45%
ROIC(3y)12.43%
ROIC(5y)12.87%
1.3 Margins
JBHT's Profit Margin of 4.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 56.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JBHT has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.76%, JBHT is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
JBHT has a worse Gross Margin (19.17%) than 71.79% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.65% | ||
| GM | 19.17% |
OM growth 3Y-7.17%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.45%
GM growth 3Y4.44%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
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
JBHT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JBHT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.24 indicates that JBHT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of JBHT (5.24) is better than 89.74% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.52, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
JBHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
JBHT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC9.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
JBHT has a worse Current ratio (0.94) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that JBHT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JBHT's Quick ratio of 0.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for JBHT have decreased strongly by -20.23% in the last 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 -5.79% 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)-20.23%
EPS 3Y-8%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%4.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-4.76%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.88%
EPS Next 2Y21.99%
EPS Next 3Y20.27%
EPS Next 5Y18.84%
Revenue Next Year2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y5.13%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.93, the valuation of JBHT can be described as expensive.
JBHT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JBHT is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JBHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.71), we can say JBHT is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.97, the valuation of JBHT can be described as rather expensive.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.97 |
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 a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.1 |
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.
JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 20.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)22.1
EPS Next 2Y21.99%
EPS Next 3Y20.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JBHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.47, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.11, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of JBHT grows each year by 11.83%, 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.83%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
JBHT pays out 30.85% 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.
DP30.85%
EPS Next 2Y21.99%
EPS Next 3Y20.27%
NASDAQ:JBHT (3/6/2025, 1:35:25 PM)
160.86
+0.82 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.09%
Inst Owner Change2.64%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap16.18B
Analysts80
Price Target192.73 (19.81%)
Short Float %3.13%
Short Ratio2.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.83%
DP30.85%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.62%
Max EPS beat(2)3.67%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.18%
Max EPS beat(4)3.67%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.45%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.11%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.02%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.71%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.11%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.66%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.97 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.72 | ||
| P/B | 4.04 | ||
| P/tB | 4.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.1 |
EPS(TTM)5.56
EY3.46%
EPS(NY)6.44
Fwd EY4.01%
FCF(TTM)4.33
FCFY2.69%
OCF(TTM)13.73
OCFY8.53%
SpS121.76
BVpS39.78
TBVpS37.28
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)22.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 14.22% | ||
| ROCE | 13.17% | ||
| ROIC | 10.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.71% | ||
| OM | 6.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.65% | ||
| GM | 19.17% | ||
| FCFM | 3.56% |
ROA(3y)9.29%
ROA(5y)9.52%
ROE(3y)19.46%
ROE(5y)20.45%
ROIC(3y)12.43%
ROIC(5y)12.87%
ROICexc(3y)12.53%
ROICexc(5y)13.33%
ROICexgc(3y)12.91%
ROICexgc(5y)13.82%
ROCE(3y)16.24%
ROCE(5y)16.82%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.16%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.32%
OM growth 3Y-7.17%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-8.93%
PM growth 5Y-3.45%
GM growth 3Y4.44%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.23 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.24 |
F-Score6
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.23%
EPS 3Y-8%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%4.08%
EPS Next Y15.88%
EPS Next 2Y21.99%
EPS Next 3Y20.27%
EPS Next 5Y18.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-4.76%
Revenue Next Year2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y5.13%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.37%
EBIT growth 5Y2.52%
EBIT Next Year102.13%
EBIT Next 3Y36.99%
EBIT Next 5Y25.58%
FCF growth 1Y821.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-29.24%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A