Hub Group, Inc. (HUBG) Financial Ratios
29 years of historical data (1996–2024) · Industrials · Integrated Freight & Logistics
EV/EBITDA
↑
9.30
+17% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.95
30Y Low4.5·High15.3
P/FCF
↓
18.71
-3% vs avg
5yr avg: 19.28
30Y Low4.7·High112.6
P/B Ratio
↓
1.60
-10% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.77
30Y Low0.3·High4.3
ROE
↓
6.3%
↑-49% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.2%
30Y Low0%·High24%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.53
↑+26% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.21
30Y Low0.2·High4.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
HUBG Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Hub Group, Inc. trades at 26.1x earnings, 39% above its 5-year average of 18.8x, sitting at the 93rd percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 18.7x P/FCF, roughly in line with the 5-year average of 19.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.7B | $2.7B | $2.9B | $2.7B | $2.9B | $1.9B | $1.7B | $1.2B | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.1B | $3.1B | $3.3B | $2.8B | $3.0B | $2.1B | $1.9B | $1.5B | $1.9B | $1.5B | $1.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 26.09 | 26.21 | 17.55 | 7.47 | 16.65 | 25.91 | 16.03 | 6.16 | 5.91 | 9.95 | 8.37 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.34 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.60 | 1.61 | 1.80 | 1.67 | 2.13 | 1.65 | 1.60 | 1.27 | 2.07 | 2.36 | 1.83 |
| P/FCF | 18.71 | 18.96 | 10.42 | 11.16 | 23.82 | 32.05 | 10.76 | 112.64 | 31.52 | — | 13.37 |
| P/OCF | 13.82 | 14.00 | 6.96 | 5.82 | 11.29 | 10.93 | 6.75 | 5.90 | 12.76 | 14.50 | 6.90 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
HUBG EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Hub Group, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 9.3x EBITDA, 17% above its 5-year average of 7.9x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 33% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.53 | 0.72 | 0.61 | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.32 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.30 | 9.41 | 8.39 | 4.51 | 8.21 | 9.23 | 7.00 | 7.29 | 11.79 | 9.09 | 7.31 |
| EV / EBIT | 22.07 | 21.31 | 14.95 | 5.96 | 13.82 | 20.09 | 11.98 | 12.04 | 25.75 | 15.69 | 9.63 |
| EV / FCF | — | 21.82 | 11.80 | 11.85 | 25.28 | 35.51 | 11.80 | 137.70 | 36.93 | — | 12.71 |
HUBG Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Hub Group, Inc. earns an operating margin of 3.6%, roughly in line with the Industrials sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 8.9% to 3.6% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 6.3% is modest, trailing the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 5.1% represents adequate 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 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 85.4% | 85.4% | 12.0% | 16.7% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 14.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.7% | 11.7% |
| Operating Margin | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.1% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 6.3% | 6.3% | 10.4% | 24.3% | 13.7% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 23.0% | 19.3% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
| ROA | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 5.5% | 11.2% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| ROIC | 5.1% | 5.1% | 8.4% | 21.7% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% | 8.4% | 14.7% | 14.7% |
| ROCE | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.5% | 24.0% | 14.3% | 6.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 9.3% | 13.1% | 13.0% |
HUBG Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Hub Group, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.5x, which is manageable (53% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $410M ($509M total debt minus $98M cash). Interest coverage of 10.2x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.28 | 0.23 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.53 | 1.53 | 1.45 | 0.72 | 0.91 | 1.44 | 1.24 | 1.62 | 1.91 | 1.03 | 0.97 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.28 | 0.36 | 0.07 | -0.09 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.23 | 1.23 | 0.98 | 0.26 | 0.47 | 0.90 | 0.62 | 1.33 | 1.73 | 0.28 | -0.38 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.86 | 1.38 | 0.69 | 1.46 | 3.45 | 1.04 | 25.07 | 5.41 | — | -0.66 |
| Interest Coverage | 10.16 | 10.16 | 16.57 | 63.34 | 30.01 | 10.82 | 14.30 | 13.14 | 10.76 | 26.94 | 39.39 |
HUBG Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.33x means Hub Group, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 1.53x to 1.33x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.29 | 1.53 | 1.30 | 1.27 | 1.26 | 1.12 | 1.24 | 1.49 | 1.74 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.29 | 1.53 | 1.30 | 1.27 | 1.26 | 1.12 | 1.22 | 1.49 | 1.72 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 0.41 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.33 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.30 | 0.58 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.38 | 1.43 | 1.84 | 1.74 | 1.66 | 1.84 | 1.91 | 2.41 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | 1658.03 | 2298.06 | 4995.31 | 5256.48 | 295.94 | 10605.46 | 354.79 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 54.79 | 52.42 | 49.22 | 60.76 | 54.32 | 44.46 | 49.46 | 38.93 | 48.83 | 40.41 |
HUBG Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Hub Group, Inc. returns 4.1% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.1% dividend yield and 2.9% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 29.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.8% (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 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% | 1.1% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 29.1% | 29.1% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% | 3.9% | 6.2% | 16.2% | 16.9% | 10.1% | 12.0% |
| FCF Yield | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 9.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% | — | 7.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $61M | $64M | $67M | $68M | $67M | $67M | $67M | $67M | $68M | $72M |
Peer Comparison
Compare HUBG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HUBGYou | $3B | 26.1 | 9.3 | 18.7 | 85.4% | 3.6% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 1.5 |
 JBHT | $26B | 44.3 | 17.2 | 27.1 | 10.5% | 7.2% | 15.8% | 12.0% | 0.9 |
 SNDR | $6B | 60.5 | 10.7 | 18.0 | 5.3% | 3.0% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.9 |
 WERN | $2B | -169.5 | 8.8 | — | 5.8% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 2.1 |
 HTLD | $1B | -21.6 | 13.0 | — | -0.9% | -7.7% | -6.6% | -4.8% | 1.7 |
 XPO | $23B | 75.6 | 22.3 | 71.2 | 12.0% | 8.9% | 18.3% | 9.3% | 3.8 |
 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 |
 ARCB | $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 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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HUBG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HUBG stock.
What is Hub Group, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Hub Group, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 26.1x. The historical average is 14.8x. This places it at the 93th percentile of its historical range.
What is Hub Group, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Hub Group, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.8x.
What is Hub Group, Inc.'s ROE?
Hub Group, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 6.3%. The historical average is 11.9%.
Is HUBG stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Hub Group, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 26.1x. This is at the 93th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Hub Group, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Hub Group, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.12% with a payout ratio of 29.1%.
What are Hub Group, Inc.'s profit margins?
Hub Group, Inc. has 85.4% gross margin and 3.6% operating margin.
How much debt does Hub Group, Inc. have?
Hub Group, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.5x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.