Hub Group Inc (HUBG)vsJB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT)
HUBG
Hub Group Inc
$42.93
-1.54%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.54B
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
$283.31
-2.14%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $27.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc generates 225% more annual revenue ($12.13B vs $3.73B). JBHT leads profitability with a 5.1% profit margin vs 2.8%. HUBG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.06. HUBG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
HUBG
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
JBHT
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.6%
Fair Value
$44.12
Current Price
$42.93
$1.19 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for JBHT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 27.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
4.6% revenue growth
5.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HUBG
The strongest argument for HUBG centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : JBHT
The strongest argument for JBHT centers on Altman Z-Score, EPS 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.
Bear Case : JBHT
The primary concerns for JBHT are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 44.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JBHT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
JBHT is growing revenue faster at 4.6% — sustainability is the question.
JBHT generates stronger free cash flow (243M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HUBG scores higher overall (53/100 vs 51/100). 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.
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.
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an American transportation and logistics company based in Lowell, Arkansas.
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