JBHT Hunt J B Transport Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Hunt J B Transport Services stock stands at 29.25 as of Nov 5, 2025. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.82 and stock price of $170.25. An increase of 10% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 26.5 of the last four quarters.
JBHT PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Hunt J B Transport Services has been 23.91. The current 29.25 P/E ratio is 22% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, JBHT's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2021 quarter at 32.38, with a price of $168.07 and an EPS of $5.19. The Sep 2022 quarter marked the lowest point at 16.18, with a price of $156.42 and an EPS of $9.67.
Hunt J B Transport Services PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 51.47% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -33.84% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.48 | 7.44% | $170.66 | $5.6 |
| 2023 | 28.37 | 51.47% | $199.74 | $7.04 |
| 2022 | 18.73 | -33.84% | $174.36 | $9.31 |
| 2021 | 28.31 | -0.77% | $204.4 | $7.22 |
| 2020 | 28.53 | 17.5% | $136.65 | $4.79 |
| 2019 | 24.28 | 16.9% | $116.78 | $4.81 |
| 2018 | 20.77 | 12.7% | $93.04 | $4.48 |
| 2017 | 18.43 | -27.1% | $114.98 | $6.24 |
| 2016 | 25.28 | 27.16% | $97.07 | $3.84 |
| 2015 | 19.88 | -24.5% | $73.36 | $3.69 |
| 2014 | 26.33 | -0.53% | $84.25 | $3.2 |
| 2013 | 26.47 | 17.02% | $77.3 | $2.92 |
| 2012 | 22.62 | 8.39% | $59.71 | $2.64 |
| 2011 | 20.87 | -18.19% | $45.07 | $2.16 |
| 2010 | 25.51 | -14.63% | $40.81 | $1.6 |
Hunt J B Transport Services PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 23.05 | -11.07% | $134.17 | $5.82 |
| Jun 2025 | 25.92 | -2.78% | $143.6 | $5.54 |
| Mar 2025 | 26.66 | -12.53% | $147.95 | $5.55 |
| Dec 2024 | 30.48 | -1.84% | $170.66 | $5.6 |
| Sep 2024 | 31.05 | 13.74% | $172.33 | $5.55 |
| Jun 2024 | 27.3 | -12.86% | $160 | $5.86 |
| Mar 2024 | 31.33 | 10.43% | $199.25 | $6.36 |
| Dec 2023 | 28.37 | 12.85% | $199.74 | $7.04 |
| Sep 2023 | 25.14 | 15.11% | $188.52 | $7.5 |
| Jun 2023 | 21.84 | 10.92% | $181.03 | $8.29 |
| Mar 2023 | 19.69 | 5.13% | $175.46 | $8.91 |
| Dec 2022 | 18.73 | 15.76% | $174.36 | $9.31 |
| Sep 2022 | 16.18 | -7.86% | $156.42 | $9.67 |
| Jun 2022 | 17.56 | -28.73% | $157.47 | $8.97 |
| Mar 2022 | 24.64 | -12.96% | $200.79 | $8.15 |
JBHT Price vs fair value
JBHT average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of JBHT is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Hunt J B Transport Services's price to earnings (P/E) of 29.25 is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 25.78, Hunt J B Transport Services's price to earnings (P/E) is 13% higher.
JBHT PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers KNX and WERN, JBHT's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than NSC's and ODFL's. Hunt J B Transport Services's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 27.05.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARCB Arcbest Corp | 9.66 | $1.48B |
| HUBG Hub Group Inc | 20.71 | $2.12B |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corp | 21.41 | $62.99B |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | 26.98 | $29.2B |
| JBHT Hunt J B Transport Services Inc | 28.89 | $16.01B |
| WERN Werner Enterprises Inc | 29.99 | $1.54B |
| KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc | 50.4 | $7.2B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hunt J B Transport Services's PE ratio?
JBHT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 29.25 as of Nov 5, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Hunt J B Transport Services (JBHT)?
The average PE ratio for JBHT stock over the past 3 years is 25.8.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Hunt J B Transport Services (JBHT)?
The average PE ratio for JBHT stock over the past 5 years is 25.61.
What is the highest PE ratio for JBHT?
Over the last ten years, the Mar 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 32.38.
How does the current PE ratio for JBHT compare to its historical average?
JBHT's price to earnings ratio is currently 22% above its 10-year historical average.
How is JBHT's PE ratio calculated (Hunt J B Transport Services PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 5, 2025), Hunt J B Transport Services's share price is $170.25. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $5.82. Therefore, Hunt J B Transport Services's PE ratio for today is 29.25. PE RATIO(29.25) = STOCK PRICE($170.25) / TTM EPS($5.82)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.