Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)vsHub Group Inc (HUBG)
EXPD
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
$160.44
+0.19%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $21.79B
HUBG
Hub Group Inc
$42.93
-1.54%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. generates 200% more annual revenue ($11.19B vs $3.73B). EXPD leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs 2.8%. HUBG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.06. EXPD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
EXPD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
HUBG
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-79.7%
Fair Value
$90.10
Current Price
$160.44
$70.34 premium
Margin of Safety
+3.6%
Fair Value
$44.12
Current Price
$42.93
$1.19 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.3x book value
4.4% revenue growth
7.5% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EXPD
The strongest argument for EXPD centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : HUBG
The strongest argument for HUBG centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bear Case : EXPD
The primary concerns for EXPD are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HUBG
The primary concerns for HUBG are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HUBG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
EXPD is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
EXPD generates stronger free cash flow (297M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EXPD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
Expeditors (Expeditors International of Washington) is an American worldwide logistics and freight forwarding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Hub Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
Hub Group, Inc., a light asset freight management company, provides intermodal services, truck brokerage, trucking, managed transportation, cargo consolidation, warehousing, last mile delivery, international transportation, and other freight services. logistics in North America. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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