ArcBest Corp (ARCB) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
ArcBest Corp stock (ARCB) is currently trading at $94.60. ArcBest Corp PE ratio is 33.43. ArcBest Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.49. Analyst consensus price target for ARCB is $100.25. WallStSmart rates ARCB as Underperform.
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- ArcBest Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ARCB Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ARCB analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ARCB Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · ArcBest Corp (ARCB)
ARCB trades 495% above its Graham fair value of $17.82, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
ArcBest Corp (ARCB) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
ArcBest Corp (ARCB) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
108.84% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.50x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
ArcBest Corp (ARCB) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -2.90%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -59.30%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
ArcBest Corp (ARCB) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.50), Price/Sales (0.49), Price/Book (1.50) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -2.90%, EPS Growth at -59.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 4.61%, Operating Margin at 0.42%, Profit Margin at 1.50%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 4.61% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -2.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ARCB Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ARCB's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.49x trades 54% above its historical average of 0.32x (91th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 18% below its historical high of 0.6x set in Jun 2006, and 447% above its historical low of 0.09x in Oct 2012. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for ArcBest Corp (ARCB) · INDUSTRIALS › TRUCKING
The Big Picture
ArcBest Corp faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 4.0B with 290% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 150.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 461.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Profit margin of 150.0% and operating margin of 42.0% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Revenue contracted 290% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 54.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor TRUCKING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact ArcBest Corp.
Bottom Line
ArcBest Corp faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About ArcBest Corp(ARCB)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
TRUCKING
USA
ArcBest Corporation offers integrated freight forwarding and logistics services. The company is headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas.