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 38 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. JBHT has an average financial health and profitability rating. JBHT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally JBHT also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
JBHT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 68.42% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 14.22%, JBHT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.08%, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.32% 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 7.67%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 4.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JBHT outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
JBHT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of JBHT (6.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JBHT has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.17%, JBHT is doing worse than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JBHT is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for JBHT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
JBHT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, JBHT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.44 indicates that JBHT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
JBHT has a better Altman-Z score (5.44) than 89.47% 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.
JBHT's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.52 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 76.32% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of JBHT (0.26) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
JBHT has a Current 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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.94, JBHT is not doing good in the industry: 63.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.94, JBHT is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
JBHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.31% yearly.
Looking at the last year, JBHT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.79% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.69% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, JBHT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.96% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y31.88%
EPS Next 2Y26.42%
EPS Next 3Y24.83%
EPS Next 5Y20.96%
Revenue Next Year3.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.26%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.98%
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
JBHT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.92.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as JBHT.
JBHT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.28.
JBHT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.45.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 91.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.45 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JBHT is valued a bit cheaper than 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
JBHT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 24.83% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)23.63
EPS Next 2Y26.42%
EPS Next 3Y24.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JBHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
JBHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.25.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, JBHT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
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 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
30.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JBHT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of JBHT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP30.85%
EPS Next 2Y26.42%
EPS Next 3Y24.83%
HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC
NASDAQ:JBHT (1/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
After market: 174 +2.07 (+1.2%)171.93
-0.73 (-0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.42%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner Change-0.14%
Market Cap17.54B
Analysts79.33
Price Target196.96 (14.56%)
Short Float %3.18%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
Yearly Dividend1.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.83%
DP30.85%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.15%
PT rev (3m)1.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.7 | ||
| P/B | 4.38 | ||
| P/tB | 4.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.01 |
EPS(TTM)5.56
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)7.33
Fwd EY4.26%
FCF(TTM)4.27
FCFY2.48%
OCF(TTM)13.54
OCFY7.87%
SpS120.06
BVpS39.22
TBVpS36.76
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)23.63
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 | 5.44 |
F-Score6
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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 Y31.88%
EPS Next 2Y26.42%
EPS Next 3Y24.83%
EPS Next 5Y20.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.69%
Sales Q2Q%-4.76%
Revenue Next Year3.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.26%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.37%
EBIT growth 5Y2.52%
EBIT Next Year111.32%
EBIT Next 3Y39.53%
EBIT Next 5Y30.83%
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