HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT)
US4456581077 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JBHT. JBHT was compared to 37 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.
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 each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
JBHT has a better Return On Assets (6.83%) than 67.57% of its industry peers.
JBHT has a Return On Equity (14.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
JBHT's Return On Invested Capital of 10.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JBHT is above the industry average of 11.94%.
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 Rank | Sector 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.65%, JBHT is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same 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 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JBHT has remained more or less at the same level.
JBHT has a worse Gross Margin (19.17%) than 72.97% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
JBHT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
JBHT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
JBHT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
JBHT has an Altman-Z score of 5.43. 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 5.43, JBHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.49% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (3.52) than 75.68% 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.
JBHT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JBHT outperforms 59.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.94, JBHT is doing worse than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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 67.57% 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 -25.88% in the last year.
JBHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.14% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.30% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-17.08%
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
EPS Next 5Y11.3%
Revenue Next Year-5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.13%
Revenue Next 3Y2.14%
Revenue Next 5Y5.12%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.19 indicates a quite expensive valuation of JBHT.
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 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
JBHT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.40.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.99, JBHT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.4 |
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.
JBHT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JBHT is cheaper than 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of JBHT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.53
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JBHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.31, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of JBHT grows each year by 11.83%, 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)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.
The dividend of JBHT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.85%
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC
NASDAQ:JBHT (12/24/2024, 8:22:28 PM)
After market: 171.57 0 (0%)171.57
+1.03 (+0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.42%
Inst Owner Change-1.31%
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap17.50B
Analysts79.33
Price Target196.67 (14.63%)
Short Float %2.98%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
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)1.68%
PT rev (3m)6.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.68 | ||
| P/B | 4.37 | ||
| P/tB | 4.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.99 |
EPS(TTM)5.5
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)7.33
Fwd EY4.27%
FCF(TTM)4.27
FCFY2.49%
OCF(TTM)13.54
OCFY7.89%
SpS120.06
BVpS39.22
TBVpS36.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 14.22% | ||
| ROCE | 13.17% | ||
| ROIC | 10.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.74% | ||
| OM | 6.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.65% | ||
| GM | 19.17% | ||
| FCFM | 3.56% |
ROA(3y)10.72%
ROA(5y)10.03%
ROE(3y)22.86%
ROE(5y)22.16%
ROIC(3y)14.53%
ROIC(5y)13.52%
ROICexc(3y)15.01%
ROICexc(5y)13.98%
ROICexgc(3y)15.63%
ROICexgc(5y)14.6%
ROCE(3y)18.93%
ROCE(5y)17.61%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.24%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.09%
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%
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 | 5.43 |
F-Score6
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC1.15
Cap/Depr(3y)220.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)194.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.94%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.88%
EPS 3Y13.72%
EPS 5Y4.14%
EPS Q2Q%-17.22%
EPS Next Y-17.08%
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
EPS Next 5Y11.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.07%
Revenue growth 3Y10.01%
Revenue growth 5Y8.29%
Sales Q2Q%-3.02%
Revenue Next Year-5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.13%
Revenue Next 3Y2.14%
Revenue Next 5Y5.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.8%
EBIT growth 3Y11.68%
EBIT growth 5Y7.84%
EBIT Next Year54.34%
EBIT Next 3Y24.75%
EBIT Next 5Y19.06%
FCF growth 1Y196.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.23%
OCF growth 3Y15.82%
OCF growth 5Y9.91%