Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
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. It is one of t...
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 41.80 (historical range: 25.34–51.69, median: 32.01), placing it at the 82th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 7.72 (range: 4.81–9.54, 78th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 131.84 (range: 22.55–163.22, 82th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Old Dominion Freight Line's P/E ratio has expanded by 21% over the observed period (from an average of 31.2 to 37.6).
Old Dominion Freight Line appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 41.80 | 25.34 | 32.01 | 51.69 | 82th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 7.72 | 4.81 | 6.67 | 9.54 | 78th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 131.84 | 22.55 | 42.67 | 163.22 | 82th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 25th | above its historical average |