ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Trucking
EV/EBITDA
↑
14.54
↑+94% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.49
30Y Low2.8·High38.6
P/FCF
↑
28.22
↑+23% vs avg
5yr avg: 23.03
30Y Low3.0·High130.1
P/B Ratio
↓
2.56
↑+23% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.08
30Y Low0.4·High3.5
ROE
↓
4.6%
↑-74% vs avg
5yr avg: 17.5%
30Y Low-23%·High30%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
2.57
↑+93% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.33
30Y Low0.0·High8.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ARCB Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
ArcBest Corporation trades at 55.2x earnings, 257% above its 5-year average of 15.5x, sitting at the 92nd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 116%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 28.2x P/FCF, 23% above the 5-year average of 23.0x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.2B | $1.7B | $2.2B | $3.0B | $1.8B | $3.2B | $1.1B | $730M | $915M | $945M | $726M |
| Enterprise Value | $3.8B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $3.1B | $2.1B | $3.5B | $1.2B | $924M | $1.0B | $1.1B | $855M |
| P/E Ratio → | 55.16 | 28.32 | 12.78 | 15.16 | 5.99 | 15.02 | 15.86 | 18.28 | 13.60 | 15.89 | 38.94 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.80 | 0.42 | 0.53 | 0.67 | 0.36 | 0.85 | 0.38 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.27 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.56 | 1.31 | 1.69 | 2.38 | 1.55 | 3.45 | 1.36 | 0.96 | 1.27 | 1.45 | 1.21 |
| P/FCF | 28.22 | 14.90 | 48.49 | 32.84 | 5.85 | 13.09 | 7.59 | 10.75 | 4.54 | 12.38 | 23.04 |
| P/OCF | 14.07 | 7.43 | 7.78 | 9.19 | 3.79 | 9.92 | 5.47 | 4.29 | 3.58 | 6.22 | 6.58 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ARCB EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
ArcBest Corporation's enterprise value stands at 14.5x EBITDA, 94% above its 5-year average of 7.5x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 5% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.71 | 0.41 | 0.92 | 0.42 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.39 | 0.32 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.54 | 8.70 | 6.38 | 9.85 | 3.87 | 8.65 | 5.66 | 5.24 | 4.67 | 6.65 | 6.24 |
| EV / EBIT | 41.96 | 23.76 | 11.02 | 16.00 | 5.22 | 12.30 | 11.78 | 14.68 | 10.83 | 18.87 | 25.58 |
| EV / FCF | — | 19.87 | 54.73 | 34.79 | 6.77 | 14.16 | 8.26 | 13.60 | 5.05 | 14.32 | 27.14 |
ARCB Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
ArcBest Corporation earns an operating margin of 2.3%, below the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 3.9% to 2.3% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 4.6% is modest, trailing the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 3.9% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
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% |
Return on Capital
| 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 | 3.9% | 3.9% | 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% |
ARCB Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
ArcBest Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.6x, which is moderately leveraged (21% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $567M ($669M total debt minus $102M cash). Interest coverage of 7.7x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.57 | 2.57 | 1.05 | 1.38 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 1.86 | 2.25 | 1.34 | 1.64 | 1.78 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.44 | 0.22 | 0.14 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.14 | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.17 | 2.17 | 0.73 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.65 | 0.46 | 1.10 | 0.47 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.96 | 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 |
ARCB Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
The current ratio of 0.95x is below 1.0, meaning current liabilities exceed current assets. The current ratio has declined from 1.26x to 0.95x over the past 3 years.
| 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 |
ARCB Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
ArcBest Corporation returns 2.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.3% dividend yield and 2.3% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 18.3% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 1.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
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 | 0.3% | 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% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.8% | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 16.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| FCF Yield | 3.5% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 3.0% | 17.1% | 7.6% | 13.2% | 9.3% | 22.0% | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.3% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.7% | 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 |
Peer Comparison
Compare ARCB with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ARCBYou | $3B | 55.2 | 14.5 | 28.2 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 2.6 |
 ODFL | $46B | 45.8 | 26.7 | 48.2 | 32.2% | 24.8% | 23.9% | 23.6% | 0.1 |
 SAIA | $12B | 45.7 | 20.0 | 424.5 | 23.7% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 0.7 |
 XPO | $23B | 75.6 | 22.3 | 71.2 | 12.0% | 8.9% | 18.3% | 9.3% | 3.8 |
 TFII | $12B | 28.0 | 9.5 | 12.1 | 12.2% | 6.9% | 16.2% | 9.7% | 2.3 |
 CHRW | $22B | 38.3 | 26.1 | 24.5 | 8.4% | 4.9% | 32.9% | 18.0% | 1.8 |
 FWRD | $431M | -3.9 | 13.1 | 28.2 | 20.5% | 1.5% | -48.2% | 1.2% | 11.4 |
 RLGT | $420M | 25.6 | 12.2 | 51.6 | 17.5% | 2.3% | 7.9% | 6.0% | 2.1 |
 GXO | $6B | 173.7 | 14.3 | 9999.0 | 11.6% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 3.6% | 9.0 |
 UPS | $89B | 16.0 | 9.5 | 18.7 | 18.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 16.1% | 2.6 |
 FDX | $78B | 19.4 | 10.6 | 26.1 | 21.6% | 6.9% | 14.7% | 7.7% | 3.6 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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ARCB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARCB stock.
What is ArcBest Corporation's P/E ratio?
ArcBest Corporation's current P/E ratio is 55.2x. The historical average is 20.8x. This places it at the 92th percentile of its historical range.
What is ArcBest Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
ArcBest Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 14.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.8x.
What is ArcBest Corporation's ROE?
ArcBest Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 4.6%. The historical average is 9.0%.
Is ARCB stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, ArcBest Corporation is trading at a P/E of 55.2x. This is at the 92th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is ArcBest Corporation's dividend yield?
ArcBest Corporation's current dividend yield is 0.33% with a payout ratio of 18.3%.
What are ArcBest Corporation's profit margins?
ArcBest Corporation has 2.3% gross margin and 2.3% operating margin.
How much debt does ArcBest Corporation have?
ArcBest Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.