Logo image of ODFL

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE (ODFL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ODFL - Nasdaq - US6795801009 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

180.4  -16.85 (-8.54%)

After market: 181.71 +1.31 (+0.73%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ODFL. ODFL was compared to 39 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ODFL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ODFL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

8

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ODFL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ODFL had a positive cash flow from operations.
ODFL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ODFL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
ODFL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFODFL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 22.96%, ODFL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ODFL (29.83%) is better than 92.11% of its industry peers.
ODFL has a Return On Invested Capital of 25.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ODFL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ODFL is significantly above the industry average of 7.67%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 22.96%
ROE 29.83%
ROIC 25.34%
ROA(3y)24.18%
ROA(5y)21.88%
ROE(3y)31.58%
ROE(5y)28.62%
ROIC(3y)26.98%
ROIC(5y)24.46%
ODFL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICODFL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

ODFL has a better Profit Margin (21.03%) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
ODFL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ODFL (27.53%) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
ODFL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 88.70%, ODFL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ODFL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.53%
PM (TTM) 21.03%
GM 88.7%
OM growth 3Y0.1%
OM growth 5Y5.91%
PM growth 3Y1.2%
PM growth 5Y6.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
ODFL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsODFL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

8

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ODFL is creating value.
ODFL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ODFL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
ODFL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ODFL Yearly Shares OutstandingODFL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
ODFL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsODFL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

ODFL has an Altman-Z score of 23.36. This indicates that ODFL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ODFL's Altman-Z score of 23.36 is amongst the best of the industry. ODFL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
ODFL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.06. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ODFL (0.06) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that ODFL is not too dependend on debt financing.
ODFL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.01) than 89.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.06
Altman-Z 23.36
ROIC/WACC2.68
WACC9.47%
ODFL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFODFL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

ODFL has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that ODFL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ODFL's Current ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ODFL outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
ODFL has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that ODFL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.33, ODFL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
ODFL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesODFL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

4

3. Growth

3.1 Past

ODFL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.66%.
ODFL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.53% yearly.
ODFL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.88%.
ODFL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.66%
EPS 3Y7.23%
EPS 5Y16.53%
EPS Q2Q%-16.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.88%
Revenue growth 3Y3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.19%
Sales Q2Q%-7.34%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.70% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y4.56%
EPS Next 2Y11.45%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
EPS Next 5Y13.7%
Revenue Next Year4.21%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3Y8.49%
Revenue Next 5Y8.6%

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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
ODFL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesODFL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B
ODFL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesODFL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

2

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.92 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ODFL.
ODFL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. ODFL is around the same levels.
ODFL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.49.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ODFL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ODFL is more expensive than 63.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ODFL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.92
Fwd PE 31.49
ODFL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsODFL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ODFL is valued a bit more expensive than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
65.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ODFL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.96
EV/EBITDA 21.35
ODFL Per share dataODFL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ODFL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ODFL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.23
PEG (5Y)1.99
EPS Next 2Y11.45%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%

4

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.54%, ODFL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
ODFL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, ODFL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.54%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of ODFL grows each year by 35.73%, which is quite nice.
ODFL has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
ODFL has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.73%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
ODFL Yearly Dividends per shareODFL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

17.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ODFL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ODFL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP17%
EPS Next 2Y11.45%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
ODFL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendODFL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
ODFL Dividend Payout.ODFL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ODFL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE

NASDAQ:ODFL (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 181.71 +1.31 (+0.73%)

180.4

-16.85 (-8.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-05 2025-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2025-04-22/bmo
Inst Owners80.16%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners10.03%
Ins Owner Change2.47%
Market Cap38.52B
Analysts67.33
Price Target203.45 (12.78%)
Short Float %4.83%
Short Ratio5.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.54%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.73%
DP17%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date03-05 2025-03-05 (0.28)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.14%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.04%
Max EPS beat(4)1.16%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.07%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.8%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.18%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.98%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.96%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.11%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.27%
PT rev (1m)-2.83%
PT rev (3m)1.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.92
Fwd PE 31.49
P/S 6.5
P/FCF 38.96
P/OCF 22.72
P/B 9.22
P/tB 9.22
EV/EBITDA 21.35
EPS(TTM)5.48
EY3.04%
EPS(NY)5.73
Fwd EY3.18%
FCF(TTM)4.63
FCFY2.57%
OCF(TTM)7.94
OCFY4.4%
SpS27.75
BVpS19.56
TBVpS19.56
PEG (NY)7.23
PEG (5Y)1.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 22.96%
ROE 29.83%
ROCE 33.48%
ROIC 25.34%
ROICexc 25.73%
ROICexgc 25.73%
OM 27.53%
PM (TTM) 21.03%
GM 88.7%
FCFM 16.69%
ROA(3y)24.18%
ROA(5y)21.88%
ROE(3y)31.58%
ROE(5y)28.62%
ROIC(3y)26.98%
ROIC(5y)24.46%
ROICexc(3y)28.57%
ROICexc(5y)27.14%
ROICexgc(3y)28.57%
ROICexgc(5y)27.14%
ROCE(3y)35.64%
ROCE(5y)32.31%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.87%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.67%
OM growth 3Y0.1%
OM growth 5Y5.91%
PM growth 3Y1.2%
PM growth 5Y6.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.06
Debt/EBITDA 0.02
Cap/Depr 207.49%
Cap/Sales 11.92%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 85.97%
Profit Quality 79.36%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 23.36
F-Score8
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC2.68
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)-2.66%
EPS 3Y7.23%
EPS 5Y16.53%
EPS Q2Q%-16.33%
EPS Next Y4.56%
EPS Next 2Y11.45%
EPS Next 3Y11.32%
EPS Next 5Y13.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.88%
Revenue growth 3Y3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.19%
Sales Q2Q%-7.34%
Revenue Next Year4.21%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3Y8.49%
Revenue Next 5Y8.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.15%
EBIT growth 3Y3.52%
EBIT growth 5Y13.53%
EBIT Next Year29.87%
EBIT Next 3Y19.39%
EBIT Next 5Y16.97%
FCF growth 1Y72.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.46%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A