JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc stock (JBHT) is currently trading at $209.10. JB Hunt Transport Services Inc PE ratio is 33.57. JB Hunt Transport Services Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.63. Analyst consensus price target for JBHT is $211.04. WallStSmart rates JBHT as Underperform.
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- JBHT intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- JBHT fair value vs current price
- JBHT insider transactions and insider buying
- Is JBHT undervalued or overvalued?
- JB Hunt Transport Services Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- JBHT Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- JBHT analyst price target and Smart Rating
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JBHT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT)
JBHT appears undervalued based on the Graham Formula, trading 15% below its estimated fair value of $272.26.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) · 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 market cap, price/sales, eps growth. Concerns around operating margin and price/book. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) Key Strengths (5)
76.61% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Paying $1.63 for every $1 of annual revenue
Strong earnings growth at 23.60% per year
Solid profitability: $16 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) Areas to Watch (5)
Revenue declining -1.60%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very expensive at 5.4x book value
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Supporting Valuation Data
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.63) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 15.80%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 23.60%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.08), Price/Book (5.44) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 7.96%, Profit Margin at 4.99%.
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 15.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.60% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
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.
JBHT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
JBHT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.63x trades at a 44% premium to its historical average of 1.13x (96th percentile). The current valuation is 12% below its historical high of 1.85x set in Mar 2026, and 213% above its historical low of 0.52x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) · INDUSTRIALS › INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS
The Big Picture
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 12.0B with 2% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 251M in free cash flow and 386M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can JB Hunt Transport Services Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact JB Hunt Transport Services Inc.
Bottom Line
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
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.
Insider Transactions(165 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BOATTINI, JENNIFER SR VP Legal/General Counsel | Sell | -2,238 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOBBS, NICHOLAS EVP and COO | Sell | -1,106 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOBBS, NICHOLAS EVP and COO | Sell | -447 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
THOMPSON, JAMES K Director, Honorary Founding Director | Sell | -400 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
DELCO, ALBERT BRAD EVP & CFO | Sell | -1,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
FIELD, DARREN P. EVP and President Intermodal | Sell | -9,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
WOODRUFF, RONALD GREER EVP Safety, ESG, Maintenance | Sell | -1,391 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOBBS, NICHOLAS EVP and COO | Sell | -3,038 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SIMPSON, SHELLEY President and CEO | Sell | -555 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About JB Hunt Transport Services Inc(JBHT)
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an American transportation and logistics company based in Lowell, Arkansas.