Stock Analysis
Old Dominion Freight LineODFL
P/E 35.73×· 5Y range 21.24–51.69×· 70th percentile of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Trucking (No Local)
AnalystsHold31 analystsP/E 35.7× sits at the 70th percentile of its 5.089664613278576-year history.
Cash covers 601% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
High quality, fairly valued
Strengths
- Profitability95
- Quality90
Risks
- Growth32
Strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 23.5 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 25.3% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 1476.5× — debt well covered
What's happening with ODFL
Profile
Strong profitability, earnings quality and financial health; valuation and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation27/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (70th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (2.9%)5/25
- P/S (6.9x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (26.8x)5/25
- Growth32/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (1.1%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-0.3%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (2.2%)6/25
- Fwd implied growth (29.5%)20/25
- Profitability95/100 · Strong
- ROIC (27.2%)25/25
- ROE (25.3%)25/25
- Net margin (19.4%)20/25
- Operating margin (25.8%)25/25
- Financial Health87/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (23.47)25/25
- Current ratio (1.44)12/25
- Interest coverage (1476.5x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality90/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.60)25/25
- FCF conversion (102%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 4.6%)25/25
- Moat74/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (23.7%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 9.9%)18/25
About Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion Freight Line is the second-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the United States (following FedEx Freight), with roughly 260 service centers and 11,000-plus tractors. Show more
It is one of the most disciplined and efficient providers in the trucking industry, and its profitability and capital returns are well above those of its peers. Strategic initiatives focus on increasing network density through market-share gains and on maintaining industry-leading service (including ultralow cargo claims) through steadfast infrastructure investment.
Headquarters: THOMASVILLE, NC · Employees: 20,591 · 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
27EP/E (TTM)35.7xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 21.2x–51.7x · 70th pct
P/FCF34.8xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.9%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.2%–3.5% · 88th pct
P/S (TTM)6.95xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 4.6x–9.5x · 57th pct
EV/EBIT26.8xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 15.7x–38.6x · 70th pct
EV/Sales6.9xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E27.6xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio9.03xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.01C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.61%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio21.8%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
95A+ROIC27.2%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE25.3%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA19.5%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin19.4%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin25.8%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin25.8%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin19.9%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin19.7%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
32DRevenue CAGR1.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-0.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)2.2%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 Growth29.5%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)-11.3%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income1.2%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.2%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
87AAltman Z-Score23.47A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.44xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.71xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage1476.5xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.00xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt6.01xA
Grade A: CoveredCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
90A+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.60A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion102.3%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability4.6%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue5.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.00xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JACKMAN WORTHING Filed | JACKMAN WORTHING | Grant / award | +545 | |
Overbey Cecil E. Jr. Filed | Overbey Cecil E. Jr. | SellOpen market sale | -19952 | |
CONGDON DAVID S Filed | CONGDON DAVID S | Gift | -295670 | |
Stallings Wendy T. Filed | Stallings Wendy T. | Grant / award | +859 | |
Gabosch Bradley R Filed | Gabosch Bradley R | Grant / award | +859 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aaholm Sherry A Filed | Aaholm Sherry A | Grant / award | +859 | |
Gantt Greg C Filed | Gantt Greg C | Grant / award | +859 | |
Kasarda John D. Filed | Kasarda John D. | Grant / award | +859 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
74B+ROIC >12% Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)23.7%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor9.9%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$5.25
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$1.37
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$21.92
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$20.00M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$120.09M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-100.10MA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.31B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability4.72xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$38.93B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.16B
Grade B: MarketPrice 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: Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)
ODFL is down 0.61% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Old Dominion Freight Line. Altman Z-Score of 23.47 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.60 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Old Dominion Freight Line converts about 20% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- At a valuation score of 27/100, ODFL trades at a premium to its historical multiples (P/E 35.7).
- Return on equity of 25.3% is well above the market average.
See how ODFL ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all ODFL moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | Regular | 182.05 | +3.66% | 2.51 |
| Oct 8 | After-hours | 181.65 | +3.44% | 2.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about ODFL
What is the current Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) stock price?
ODFL is trading at $187.72 at the last market close, down 0.61% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ODFL pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ODFL stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Old Dominion Freight Line's financial health at 87/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ODFL stock overvalued?
Old Dominion Freight Line trades at a trailing P/E of 35.7 and our valuation score rates it 27/100 (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 Old Dominion Freight Line report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ODFL. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Old Dominion Freight Line operate in?
Old Dominion Freight Line operates in the Industrials sector, within the Trucking (No Local) industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Old Dominion Freight Line do?
Old Dominion Freight Line is the second-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the United States (following FedEx Freight), with roughly 260 service centers and 11,000-plus tractors.
About Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) Stock
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Trucking (No Local) industry. As of the latest update, Old Dominion Freight Line is trading at $187.72, down 0.61% on the day with a market capitalization of $38.9 billion. The financial health score for ODFL is 87/100, which indicates excellent 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 ODFL stock.
ODFL Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ODFL stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ODFL with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Old Dominion Freight Line across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 87/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ODFL.
- Sector peers: Compare ODFL against 6 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ODFL a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) as an investment. The financial health score of 87/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.