Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)vsHub Group Inc (HUBG)
EXPD
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
$192.60
+1.73%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $24.17B
HUBG
Hub Group Inc
$36.04
+1.04%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. generates 223% more annual revenue ($12.04B vs $3.73B). EXPD leads profitability with a 7.6% profit margin vs 2.8%. HUBG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. EXPD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
EXPD
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
HUBG
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-62.6%
Fair Value
$99.58
Current Price
$192.60
$93.02 premium
Margin of Safety
+3.2%
Fair Value
$43.92
Current Price
$36.04
$7.88 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Revenue surging 32.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 51.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 20.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.8x book value
7.6% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 32.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HUBG
The strongest argument for HUBG centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : EXPD
The primary concerns for EXPD are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
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
EXPD profiles as a hypergrowth stock while HUBG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HUBG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
EXPD is growing revenue faster at 32.1% — sustainability is the question.
EXPD generates stronger free cash flow (167M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EXPD scores higher overall (66/100 vs 55/100) and 32.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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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