ARCB Arcbest PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Mar 20, 2025, the ARCB stock has a P/E ratio of 9.72. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $7.39 and the stock price of $71.8 per share. A decrease of 47% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 18.4 of the past four quarters.
ARCB PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Arcbest over the last ten years is 16.13. The current 9.72 price-to-earnings ratio is 40% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, ARCB's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2017 quarter at 39.39, with a price of $26 and an EPS of $0.66. The Sep 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 5.52, with a price of $72.73 and an EPS of $13.18.
Arcbest PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 206.95% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -59.87% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.63 | -14.49% | $93.32 | $7.39 |
| 2023 | 14.77 | 155.98% | $120.21 | $8.14 |
| 2022 | 5.77 | -59.65% | $70.04 | $12.13 |
| 2021 | 14.3 | -6.17% | $119.85 | $8.38 |
| 2020 | 15.24 | -13.85% | $42.67 | $2.8 |
| 2019 | 17.69 | 34.73% | $27.6 | $1.56 |
| 2018 | 13.13 | -14.8% | $34.26 | $2.61 |
| 2017 | 15.41 | -59.87% | $35.75 | $2.32 |
| 2016 | 38.4 | 206.95% | $27.65 | $0.72 |
| 2015 | 12.51 | -54.41% | $21.39 | $1.71 |
| 2014 | 27.44 | -51.93% | $46.37 | $1.69 |
| 2013 | 57.08 | N/A | $33.68 | $0.59 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $9.55 | -$0.31 |
| 2011 | 83.78 | N/A | $19.27 | $0.23 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $27.42 | -$1.3 |
Arcbest PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 12.63 | -4.54% | $93.32 | $7.39 |
| Sep 2024 | 13.23 | -33.28% | $108.45 | $8.2 |
| Jun 2024 | 19.83 | -29.18% | $107.08 | $5.4 |
| Mar 2024 | 28 | 89.57% | $142.5 | $5.09 |
| Dec 2023 | 14.77 | 10.39% | $120.21 | $8.14 |
| Sep 2023 | 13.38 | 32.21% | $101.65 | $7.6 |
| Jun 2023 | 10.12 | 34.04% | $98.8 | $9.76 |
| Mar 2023 | 7.55 | 30.85% | $92.42 | $12.24 |
| Dec 2022 | 5.77 | 4.53% | $70.04 | $12.13 |
| Sep 2022 | 5.52 | -5.48% | $72.73 | $13.18 |
| Jun 2022 | 5.84 | -25.51% | $70.37 | $12.05 |
| Mar 2022 | 7.84 | -45.17% | $80.5 | $10.27 |
| Dec 2021 | 14.3 | 17.5% | $119.85 | $8.38 |
| Sep 2021 | 12.17 | 12.69% | $81.77 | $6.72 |
| Jun 2021 | 10.8 | -44.3% | $58.19 | $5.39 |
ARCB average PE ratio chart
Currently, ARCB's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
ARCB PE vs peers
ARCB's PE ratio is below its peer stocks FDX and ODFL. Arcbest is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (9.72) than its peers average of 24.27.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARCB Arcbest Corp | 9.72 | $1.66B |
| FDX Fedex Corp | 15.32 | $58.99B |
| SAIA Saia Inc | 25.96 | $9.38B |
| JBHT Hunt J B Transport Services Inc | 26.34 | $14.75B |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | 29.24 | $34.25B |
| FWRD Forward Air Corp | N/A | $614.12M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Arcbest's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for ARCB stock as of Mar 20, 2025, stands at 9.72.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Arcbest (ARCB)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ARCB stock is 12.04.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Arcbest (ARCB)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ARCB stock is 13.58.
What is the highest PE ratio for ARCB?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 39.39 and it was in the Mar 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ARCB compare to its historical average?
ARCB's current price to earnings ratio is 40% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Arcbest's PE ratio so low?
ARCB's PE ratio of 9.72 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is ARCB's PE ratio calculated (Arcbest PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Mar 20, 2025), Arcbest's share price is $71.8. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $7.39. Therefore, Arcbest's price to earnings ratio for today is 9.72. PE RATIO(9.72) = STOCK PRICE($71.8) / TTM EPS($7.39)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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