JBHT Hunt J B Transport Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Hunt J B Transport Services stock stands at 22.7 as of Apr 21, 2025. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.6 and stock price of $127.12. A decrease of 24% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 30.0 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 23.7. The current 22.7 P/E ratio is 4.2% lower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 2021 | 28.31 | 8.01% | $204.4 | $7.22 |
| Sep 2021 | 26.21 | -8.8% | $167.22 | $6.38 |
| Jun 2021 | 28.74 | -11.24% | $162.95 | $5.67 |
JBHT average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of JBHT is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
JBHT PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers ODFL and KNX, JBHT's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than NSC's and HUBG's. Hunt J B Transport Services's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 29.42.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARCB Arcbest Corp | 8.31 | $1.42B |
| HUBG Hub Group Inc | 18.73 | $1.98B |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corp | 19 | $49.82B |
| JBHT Hunt J B Transport Services Inc | 22.95 | $12.85B |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | 27.6 | $32.32B |
| WERN Werner Enterprises Inc | 51.82 | $1.76B |
| KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc | 53.48 | $6.32B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hunt J B Transport Services's PE ratio?
JBHT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 22.7 as of Apr 21, 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 24.33.
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 25.76.
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 4.2% below 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 (Apr 21, 2025), Hunt J B Transport Services's share price is $127.12. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $5.6. Therefore, Hunt J B Transport Services's PE ratio for today is 22.7. PE RATIO(22.7) = STOCK PRICE($127.12) / TTM EPS($5.6)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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