HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC (JBHT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:JBHT • US4456581077

205.555 USD
-4.81 (-2.28%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 01:02 PM
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This JBHT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JBHT. JBHT was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. While JBHT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. JBHT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. JBHT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • JBHT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • JBHT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years JBHT has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years JBHT had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • JBHT has a better Return On Assets (7.55%) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
  • JBHT's Return On Equity of 16.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JBHT outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • JBHT has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.86%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JBHT is above the industry average of 7.21%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.45%) for JBHT is below the current ROIC(10.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.55%
ROE 16.78%
ROIC 10.86%
ROA(3y)7.65%
ROA(5y)9.32%
ROE(3y)16.25%
ROE(5y)19.92%
ROIC(3y)10.45%
ROIC(5y)12.6%
JBHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJBHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of JBHT (4.99%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • JBHT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • JBHT has a Operating Margin of 7.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: JBHT outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • JBHT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • JBHT has a Gross Margin of 19.26%. This is in the lower half of the industry: JBHT underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • JBHT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.21%
PM (TTM) 4.99%
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%
JBHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJBHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. JBHT Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for JBHT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, JBHT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
JBHT Yearly Shares OutstandingJBHT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
JBHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJBHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • JBHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.55. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of JBHT (1.55) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that JBHT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.22, JBHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 1.55
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC10.35%
JBHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJBHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • JBHT has a Current Ratio of 0.83. 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 worse Current ratio (0.83) than 73.81% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that JBHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, JBHT is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.83
JBHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJBHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. JBHT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • JBHT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.43%, which is quite good.
  • JBHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.31% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, JBHT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.73% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, JBHT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.48% on average per year.
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

  • JBHT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.74% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.42%
EPS Next 2Y20.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.59%
EPS Next 5Y13.74%
Revenue Next Year3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%

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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
JBHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJBHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
JBHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJBHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. JBHT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.48 indicates a quite expensive valuation of JBHT.
  • JBHT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JBHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say JBHT is valued slightly more expensively.
  • JBHT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.03.
  • JBHT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • JBHT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.48
Fwd PE 28.03
JBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJBHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.52
EV/EBITDA 13.51
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

  • JBHT's 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.
  • JBHT's earnings are expected to grow with 17.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)6.3
EPS Next 2Y20.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.59%

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5. JBHT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • JBHT has a yearly dividend return of 0.80%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, JBHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.80, JBHT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of JBHT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.20%!
  • 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)10.2%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
JBHT Yearly Dividends per shareJBHT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • JBHT pays out 28.59% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of JBHT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.59%
EPS Next 2Y20.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.59%
JBHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJBHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
JBHT Dividend Payout.JBHT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JBHT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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JBHT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC

NASDAQ:JBHT (3/12/2026, 1:02:08 PM)

205.555

-4.81 (-2.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-15
Earnings (Next)04-13
Inst Owners75.11%
Inst Owner Change-1.07%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap19.45B
Revenue(TTM)12.00B
Net Income(TTM)598.28M
Analysts75.48
Price Target215.75 (4.96%)
Short Float %3.96%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%
Yearly Dividend1.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.2%
DP28.59%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.26%
Min EPS beat(2)2.73%
Max EPS beat(2)17.79%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.64%
Max EPS beat(4)17.79%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.7%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.81%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.85%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.72%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.29%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.38%
PT rev (1m)0.43%
PT rev (3m)27.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.48
Fwd PE 28.03
P/S 1.62
P/FCF 20.52
P/OCF 11.59
P/B 5.45
P/tB 5.45
EV/EBITDA 13.51
EPS(TTM)6.14
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)7.33
Fwd EY3.57%
FCF(TTM)10.02
FCFY4.87%
OCF(TTM)17.74
OCFY8.63%
SpS126.84
BVpS37.69
TBVpS37.69
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)6.3
Graham Number72.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.55%
ROE 16.78%
ROCE 14.44%
ROIC 10.86%
ROICexc 10.9%
ROICexgc 10.9%
OM 7.21%
PM (TTM) 4.99%
GM 19.26%
FCFM 7.9%
ROA(3y)7.65%
ROA(5y)9.32%
ROE(3y)16.25%
ROE(5y)19.92%
ROIC(3y)10.45%
ROIC(5y)12.6%
ROICexc(3y)10.51%
ROICexc(5y)12.9%
ROICexgc(3y)10.78%
ROICexgc(5y)13.33%
ROCE(3y)13.89%
ROCE(5y)16.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.66%
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%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 1.55
Debt/EBITDA 0.49
Cap/Depr 102.23%
Cap/Sales 6.09%
Interest Coverage 13
Cash Conversion 106.23%
Profit Quality 158.38%
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC10.35%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)156.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)175.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.43%
EPS 3Y-12.61%
EPS 5Y5.31%
EPS Q2Q%24.18%
EPS Next Y19.42%
EPS Next 2Y20.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.59%
EPS Next 5Y13.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.48%
Sales Q2Q%-1.58%
Revenue Next Year3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
EBIT growth 1Y4.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.41%
EBIT growth 5Y3.94%
EBIT Next Year101.56%
EBIT Next 3Y33.95%
EBIT Next 5Y27.44%
FCF growth 1Y53.38%
FCF growth 3Y58.92%
FCF growth 5Y19.78%
OCF growth 1Y13.16%
OCF growth 3Y-1.89%
OCF growth 5Y8.37%

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.


Can you provide the valuation status for HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 7 / 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 4 / 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 28.59%.