Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 50.0x · EV/EBITDA 12.6x · ROE 4.6%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.9B | $1.7B | $2.2B | $3.0B | $1.8B | $3.2B | $1.1B | $730M | $915M | $945M | $726M |
| Enterprise Value | $3.3B | $2.1B | $2.5B | $3.1B | $2.1B | $3.5B | $1.2B | $924M | $1.0B | $1.1B | $855M |
| P/E Ratio → | 50.03 | 28.32 | 12.78 | 15.16 | 5.99 | 15.02 | 15.86 | 18.28 | 13.60 | 15.89 | 38.94 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.73 | 0.42 | 0.53 | 0.67 | 0.36 | 0.85 | 0.38 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.27 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.32 | 1.31 | 1.69 | 2.38 | 1.55 | 3.45 | 1.36 | 0.96 | 1.27 | 1.45 | 1.21 |
| P/FCF | 28.96 | 16.88 | 48.49 | 32.84 | 5.85 | 13.09 | 7.59 | 10.75 | 4.54 | 12.38 | 23.04 |
| P/OCF | 12.75 | 7.43 | 7.78 | 9.19 | 3.79 | 9.92 | 5.47 | 4.29 | 3.58 | 6.22 | 6.58 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.51 | 0.60 | 0.71 | 0.41 | 0.92 | 0.42 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.39 | 0.32 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.59 | 7.92 | 6.38 | 9.85 | 3.87 | 8.65 | 5.66 | 5.24 | 4.67 | 6.65 | 6.24 |
| EV / EBIT | 36.33 | 21.62 | 11.02 | 16.00 | 5.22 | 12.30 | 11.78 | 14.68 | 10.83 | 18.87 | 25.58 |
| EV / FCF | — | 20.48 | 54.73 | 34.79 | 6.77 | 14.16 | 8.26 | 13.60 | 5.05 | 14.32 | 27.14 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | 8.4% | 8.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| Operating Margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 7.8% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.5% | 1.5% | 4.2% | 4.4% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 4.6% | 4.6% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 28.7% | 24.3% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| ROA | 2.5% | 2.5% | 7.1% | 7.8% | 12.9% | 11.0% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| ROIC | 4.2% | 4.2% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 22.6% | 19.6% | 7.8% | 5.4% | 10.1% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
| ROCE | 5.1% | 5.1% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 25.2% | 20.7% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 3.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.78 | 1.78 | 1.05 | 1.38 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 1.86 | 2.25 | 1.34 | 1.64 | 1.78 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.28 | 0.22 | 0.14 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.14 | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.39 | 1.39 | 0.73 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.65 | 0.46 | 1.10 | 0.47 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.60 | 6.24 | 1.95 | 0.92 | 1.06 | 0.67 | 2.86 | 0.50 | 1.94 | 4.11 |
| Interest Coverage | 7.72 | 7.72 | 25.36 | 21.55 | 51.26 | 31.64 | 8.91 | 5.49 | 9.91 | 9.13 | 6.49 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.01 | 1.26 | 1.29 | 1.10 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.44 | 1.30 | 1.24 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.01 | 1.26 | 1.29 | 1.10 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.44 | 1.30 | 1.24 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.47 | 0.42 | 0.18 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.43 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.64 | 1.72 | 1.78 | 2.02 | 1.78 | 1.65 | 1.81 | 2.01 | 2.07 | 2.11 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 36.16 | 40.14 | 41.76 | 39.76 | 58.64 | 43.03 | 37.96 | 37.51 | 40.14 | 39.55 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 18.3% | 18.3% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 11.5% | 20.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 44.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.0% | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 16.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| FCF Yield | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 3.0% | 17.1% | 7.6% | 13.2% | 9.3% | 22.0% | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.6% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.0% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $23M | $24M | $25M | $26M | $27M | $26M | $26M | $27M | $26M | $26M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARCB stock.
ArcBest Corp's current P/E ratio is 50.0x. The historical average is 20.8x. This places it at the 92th percentile of its historical range.
ArcBest Corp's current EV/EBITDA is 12.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.8x.
ArcBest Corp's return on equity (ROE) is 4.6%. The historical average is 9.0%.
Based on historical data, ArcBest Corp is trading at a P/E of 50.0x. This is at the 92th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
ArcBest Corp's current dividend yield is 0.36% with a payout ratio of 18.3%.
ArcBest Corp has 2.3% gross margin and 2.3% operating margin.
ArcBest Corp's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.8x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Revenue decline and margin compression
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Volatility Masks Underlying Weakness
ArcBest's gross margin swung from 8.7% in 2024Q3 to -0.8% in 2025Q4, and then to an anomalous 184% in 2026Q2, indicating severe instability in pricing and cost recovery, per reported figures.
The gross margin anomaly in 2026Q2 (184%) likely reflects a data artifact or one-time adjustment, not sustainable economics; the underlying trend shows compression from 9.3% in 2024Q2 to -0.8% in 2025Q4. Operating margin turned negative in 2026Q2 at -1.7%, down from 12.7% in 2024Q3, suggesting that cost pressures and pricing weakness have eroded the company's ability to convert revenue into profit. Investors should monitor whether the recent revenue rebound can translate into margin recovery, as the current figures suggest the business is still struggling to achieve profitable operations.
Return on Capital Decays Amid Freight Downturn
ROIC fell from 6.7% in 2024Q3 to -0.9% in 2026Q2, while ROE dropped from 7.9% to -1.1%, indicating that the company is currently destroying value on its invested capital, based on quarterly data.
The decline in ROIC and ROE is driven by both margin compression and a stable asset base, as total assets have held near $2.5B while equity growth has stalled. The negative returns in recent quarters suggest that the capital employed in the business is not generating adequate returns, which may indicate overcapacity or inefficient asset utilization. If the freight cycle does not recover, the company may need to rationalize its asset base to restore return on capital to historical levels.
Working Capital Efficiency Shows Mixed Signals
DSO has improved from 43 days in 2024Q1 to 37 days in 2026Q2, but DPO has turned negative at -17 days, indicating that the company is paying suppliers faster than it collects from customers, per financial statements.
The improvement in DSO suggests better receivables collection, but the negative DPO is unusual and may indicate that the company is paying suppliers in advance or that the data is incomplete. The cash conversion cycle is not calculable due to missing DIO data, but the negative DPO could strain liquidity if it persists. Asset turnover has remained stable around 0.40-0.48, indicating that the company is not becoming more efficient in generating revenue from its asset base, which is concerning given the capital-intensive nature of trucking.
Leverage Creeps Higher as Coverage Deteriorates
Debt-to-equity rose from 0.31 in 2024Q3 to 0.36 in 2026Q2, while interest coverage turned negative at -4.70 in 2026Q2, indicating that earnings are insufficient to cover interest expenses, as per reported data.
The gradual increase in leverage is modest, but the sharp deterioration in interest coverage from 60.93 in 2024Q3 to -4.70 in 2026Q2 is alarming, as it suggests that operating income has turned negative. The D/EBITDA ratio is not available for 2026Q2, but the prior quarter's 9.64 indicates elevated leverage relative to earnings. If the company continues to post losses, its ability to service debt may become strained, and investors should monitor refinancing risk, especially if the freight cycle remains weak.
Liquidity Buffer Shrinks Below Critical Threshold
The current ratio fell from 1.23 in 2024Q1 to 0.97 in 2026Q2, while cash swung between $64.1M and $215.6M, indicating a tightening liquidity position that may limit operational flexibility, based on balance sheet data.
A current ratio below 1.0 suggests that current liabilities exceed current assets, which could force the company to rely on external financing or asset sales to meet short-term obligations. The quick ratio is identical to the current ratio, indicating that inventory is not a significant component of current assets, which is typical for a trucking company. The volatile cash balance and negative working capital trends warrant close monitoring, as a prolonged downturn could exacerbate liquidity pressures.
P/E Misleads in Cyclical Downturn
The trailing P/E of 53.68 is distorted by depressed earnings, while the forward P/E of 20.71 and EV/EBITDA of 13.40 suggest the market is pricing in a recovery, but the cyclical nature of trucking makes these multiples unreliable, per valuation data.
The most commonly misapplied ratio for ArcBest is the trailing P/E, which is artificially inflated due to near-zero earnings in the last twelve months. Investors should instead focus on EV/EBITDA or P/FCF, which are less distorted by cyclical earnings swings. The forward EV/EBITDA of 8.69 implies that the market expects a significant rebound in EBITDA, but given the persistent margin compression and negative operating income, this expectation may be optimistic. A more appropriate valuation metric would be a normalized earnings power approach that averages margins over a full cycle, rather than relying on a single year's earnings.