J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. — Integrated Freight & Logistics. Scored on the same transparent model behind the daily rankings.
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JBHT
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. · Integrated Freight & Logistics
FCF$1.1bC+
Rev+5.3%C+
D/E0.38B+
P/E37.4xC+
PEG2.44C
48.2Score
$263.39$24.7B
1Y Target$305.45Analyst consensus · 22 analysts
5Y Target$447.22Compound horizon
10Y Target$663.41Long-dated conviction
FCF$1.1bTTMC+
FCF $1.1b — respectable but not differentiating
Rev+5.3%TTM YoYC+
Revenue +5.3% — steady but below market-beating range
D/E0.38B+
D/E 0.38 — below the Industrials debt median (≈40th pctile)
P/E37.4xC+
P/E 37.4 — above the Industrials median (≈75th pctile)
PEG2.44C
PEG 2.44 — expensive relative to growth rate
Forward price target — the 1-year figure is the analyst consensus where the stock is covered; the 5- and 10-year figures compound our earnings estimate from there. The DCF below is a separate cross-check on intrinsic value (what it's worth today), not another target.
Quality-growth score · 48.2
Quality74.3
Growth63.8
Value23.7
Why this score
Buying back stock
Durable high returns
Entry · Margin of safety
52-week rangeNear 52-week high
12% off the 12-month high
vs DCF fair value19% aboveest. fair value ~$222
What the price assumes: free cash flow compounding at ~19% a year for the next decade — vs the ~25% a year our model projects from current growth and analyst estimates.
Quality signals · context only
ROIC14.9% · B+return on invested capital — not score-weighted
Model-generatedGenerated by the Bull Rankings model from this company's reported fundamentals, and checked against the figures shown above.
Why now
J.B. Hunt is a high-quality compounder, leveraging its dominant Intermodal (JBI) segment with 124,838 pieces of trailing equipment and robust Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) to deliver consistent returns. Our model's Quality pillar score of 74/100 reinforces this, as the company boasts a healthy `5.3%` profit margin and an impressive `18.4%` ROE. The crux of the thesis rests on J.B. Hunt's ability to continue expanding its specialized logistics solutions, driving further revenue growth of `5.3%` year-over-year.
Moat
J.B. Hunt's durable edge stems from its extensive, company-owned Intermodal infrastructure, including 104,474 chassis units and 124,838 pieces of trailing equipment, which creates a significant barrier to entry for competitors. This scale, combined with its specialized Dedicated Contract Services, allows for optimized supply chain solutions that are deeply integrated with customer operations, making switching costs high. The company's consistent generation of `$1.1b` in free cash flow over the last twelve months demonstrates the sustained profitability derived from this entrenched operational efficiency.
Risk
Skeptics would argue J.B. Hunt's current valuation is stretched, with our model's Value pillar scoring a weak 24/100, indicating significant premium pricing. The `37.4` P/E TTM and `2.44` PEG ratio are elevated, especially when our reverse DCF model implies a demanding ~19%/year free-cash-flow growth sustained for 10 years, far exceeding the reported `5.3%` FY YoY revenue growth. Furthermore, the company's `1.3` beta suggests higher volatility, making it susceptible to economic downturns that could impact demand for its surface transportation and logistics services, particularly within its Intermodal and Truckload segments. A sustained deceleration in freight volumes or pricing power would confirm the bear case.
Horizon
1-3 yr $305.45 (22-analyst consensus) — fundamentals + valuation re-rating. 5 yr $447.22 at ~11% CAGR — compounding case rests on the competitive position widening. 10 yr $663.41 if current growth sustains into durable earnings power.
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JBHT vs the Top Picks average
Pillar
JBHT
Book avg
Diff
Quality
0.74
0.83
-0.09
Growth
0.64
0.87
-0.23
Value
0.24
0.76
-0.53
Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.6). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.
Score history · JBHT
Trend
+5.6 over 51 daily scores
From 42.6 (Jun 22) → 48.2 (now)
One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.
JBHT at a glance
Every figure here comes from the same audited fundamentals behind the score. Charts drawn from data the score does not use say so on the card.
Analyst estimate revisions
30-day change
+0.0%
90-day change
+11.3%
Forward EPS estimate
$10.12
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect JBHT to earn is materially higher (+11.3%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →
Position sizing · JBHT
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Shares to buy
7
Position size
$1,844
3.7% of portfolio
Stop price
$197.54
25% below $263.39
$ at risk if stopped
$460.93
budget $500.00 · 1% of portfolio
Math only — share count is floor(portfolio × risk% ÷ (price × stop%)). Doesn't account for commissions, slippage, gap risk, or position-correlation across your book. Inputs persist locally; never sent to the server. Not investment advice.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT): score, valuation & FAQ
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is a Integrated Freight & Logistics company that scores 48.2 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a below-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are D/E (B+). On valuation, JBHT sits about 19% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 19% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade.
Is JBHT a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores JBHT 48.2 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a below-average reading. That is driven by D/E (B+). A score is a quantitative screen of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does JBHT score 48.2 on Bull Rankings?
The score leans on quality at 74.3 out of 100, with value the weakest pillar at 23.7 — the three combine geometrically, so a weak one cannot be papered over by a strong one. JBHT earns its highest marks on D/E (B+). Each signal is graded against sector-aware thresholds rather than one absolute bar, so JBHT is measured against Integrated Freight & Logistics peers, not against the market as a whole.
Is JBHT overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $263.39, JBHT sits about 19% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 19% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade. It trades at a 37.4x P/E (graded C+). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in JBHT?
Skeptics would argue J.B. Hunt's current valuation is stretched, with our model's Value pillar scoring a weak 24/100, indicating significant premium pricing. The `37.4` P/E TTM and `2.44` PEG ratio are elevated, especially when our reverse DCF model implies a demanding ~19%/year free-cash-flow growth sustained for 10 years, far exceeding the reported `5.3%` FY YoY revenue growth. Furthermore, the company's `1.3` beta suggests higher volatility, making it susceptible to economic downturns that could impact demand for its surface transportation and logistics services, particularly within its Intermodal and Truckload segments. A sustained deceleration in freight volumes or pricing power would confirm the bear case.
Bull Rankings is an automated fundamentals screen for research and education. It is not investment advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a licensed financial advisor.