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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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
- Of the past 5 years JBHT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.03%, JBHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- JBHT has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.06%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
- JBHT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.45%. This 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
- The Profit Margin of JBHT (4.75%) is better than 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.
- The Gross Margin of JBHT (19.26%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JBHT has grown nicely.
| 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.
- JBHT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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 5.69. This indicates that JBHT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.69, JBHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.03) than 88.10% 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.
- 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 | 5.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC10.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- JBHT has a Current Ratio of 0.87. 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 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.31% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.73% in the past 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.36% on average over the next years.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.02, JBHT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- JBHT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- JBHT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.89, JBHT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JBHT is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JBHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say JBHT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- JBHT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- JBHT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JBHT is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- 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)1.8
PEG (5Y)6.22
EPS Next 2Y20.09%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- JBHT has a yearly dividend return of 0.84%, which is pretty low.
- JBHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.70.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, JBHT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
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 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
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) stock?
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%.