Stock Analysis
JB Hunt Transport Services IncJBHT
P/E 31.85×· 5Y range 16.33–44.28×· 77th percentile of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Trucking (No Local)
AnalystsBuy31 analystsP/E 31.9× sits at the 77th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 0% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Quality100
- Financial Health74
Risks
- Valuation62
- Growth20
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
-2.8% today· Z 1.8σ· RVOL 1.5×· JBHT shares dropped 3.89% after Q3 earnings missed EPS estimates due to a 22% drop in dedicated operating income and cost pressures.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 5.5 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 18.4% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 10.5× — debt well covered
Why is JBHT moving?
EarningsJBHT shares dropped 3.89% after Q3 earnings missed EPS estimates due to a 22% drop in dedicated operating income and cost pressures.
Profile
Strong earnings quality; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation62/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (77th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (5.1%)20/25
- P/S (1.7x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (24.0x)12/25
- Growth20/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-0.3%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (-5.8%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-3.8%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (25.7%)20/25
- Profitability50/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (14.9%)12/25
- ROE (18.4%)20/25
- Net margin (5.3%)13/25
- Operating margin (7.5%)5/25
- Financial Health74/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (5.53)25/25
- Current ratio (1.26)12/25
- Interest coverage (10.5x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 18%)12/25
- Quality100/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.99)25/25
- FCF conversion (163%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 1.5%)25/25
- Moat55/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (8.0%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 4.7%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 0.3%/yr
About JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
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B. Hunt Transport Services ranks among the top surface transportation companies in North America by revenue. Its primary operating segments are intermodal delivery, which uses the Class I rail carriers for the underlying line-haul movement of its owned containers (48% of sales), dedicated trucking services that provide customer-specific fleet needs (27%), for-hire truckload (6%), heavy goods final-mile delivery (7%), and asset-light truck brokerage (12%).
Headquarters: LOWELL, AR · Employees: 31,750 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
62BP/E (TTM)31.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 16.3x–44.3x · 77th pct
P/FCF19.8xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield5.1%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -0.7%–6.0% · 98th pct
P/S (TTM)1.69xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.0x–2.3x · 76th pct
EV/EBIT24.0xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 12.9x–32.3x · 85th pct
EV/Sales1.8xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E25.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.88xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.63B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.78%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio25.1%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
50CROIC14.9%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE18.4%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA8.5%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin5.3%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin7.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin7.5%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin8.7%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.1%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
20ERevenue CAGR-0.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-5.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-3.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth25.7%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-12.1%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income10.6%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.6%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
74B+Altman Z-Score5.53A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.26xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.01xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage10.5xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.3yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.5xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.38xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.00xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
100A+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.99A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion163.0%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability1.5%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.9%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.59xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 records| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Keefauver David Filed | Keefauver David | SellOpen market sale | -703 | |
Webb Brian Filed | Webb Brian | SellOpen market sale | -1500 | |
GARRISON EARL WAYNE Filed | GARRISON EARL WAYNE | Gift | -76744 | |
Hobbs Nicholas Filed | Hobbs Nicholas | Gift | -6204 | |
ROBO JAMES L Filed | ROBO JAMES L | BuyJ | +37.9K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Frazier Spencer Filed | Frazier Spencer | SellOpen market sale | -2000 | |
Hicks Bradley W. Filed | Hicks Bradley W. | SellOpen market sale | -7644 | |
Field Darren P. Filed | Field Darren P. | SellOpen market sale | -4000 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
55CROIC >12% Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)8.0%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor4.7%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$7.18
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.04
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$38.94
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.40B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$4.16M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.40B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$3.66B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.85xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$21.49B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.27C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT)
JBHT is down 2.78% at the last close — JBHT shares dropped 3.89% after Q3 earnings missed EPS estimates due to a 22% drop in dedicated operating income and cost pressures.. JB Hunt Transport Services Inc meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 5.53 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.99 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -0%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~1.3 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how JBHT ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Earnings
View earnings calendar →Recent Earnings Results
| Date | Time | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Rev Est. | Rev Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | After-Hrs | $2.02 | — | — | $3.6B | — |
Recent Market Moves
See all JBHT moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | Regular | 227.05 | -3.51% | -2.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions about JBHT
What is the current JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) stock price?
JBHT is trading at $228.78 at the last market close, down 2.78% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks JBHT pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is JBHT stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates JB Hunt Transport Services Inc's financial health at 74/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is JBHT stock overvalued?
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc trades at a trailing P/E of 31.9 and our valuation score rates it 62/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does JB Hunt Transport Services Inc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for JBHT. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does JB Hunt Transport Services Inc operate in?
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc operates in the Industrials sector, within the Trucking (No Local) industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does JB Hunt Transport Services Inc do?
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About JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) Stock
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Trucking (No Local) industry. As of the latest update, JB Hunt Transport Services Inc is trading at $228.78, down 2.78% on the day with a market capitalization of $21.5 billion. The financial health score for JBHT is 74/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for JBHT stock.
JBHT Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time JBHT stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Earnings calendar: Upcoming and past earnings reports for JBHT, including EPS estimates, actual results, and surprise percentages.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for JBHT with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for JB Hunt Transport Services Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 74/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for JBHT.
- Sector peers: Compare JBHT against 6 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is JBHT a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) as an investment. The financial health score of 74/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average. Earnings data reveals whether the company is meeting or beating analyst expectations.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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