Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 36.8x · EV/EBITDA 21.4x · ROE 23.9%. (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 | $37.0B | $32.9B | $38.2B | $44.6B | $32.1B | $41.7B | $23.1B | $15.3B | $10.1B | $10.8B | $7.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $37.0B | $32.9B | $38.2B | $44.3B | $32.0B | $41.4B | $22.8B | $14.9B | $10.0B | $10.8B | $7.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 36.80 | 32.46 | 32.19 | 36.00 | 23.30 | 40.27 | 34.36 | 24.81 | 16.73 | 23.32 | 24.03 |
| P/S Ratio | 6.72 | 5.99 | 6.57 | 7.61 | 5.13 | 7.94 | 5.76 | 3.71 | 2.50 | 3.23 | 2.38 |
| P/B Ratio | 8.65 | 7.63 | 9.00 | 10.48 | 8.78 | 11.34 | 6.95 | 4.95 | 3.78 | 4.76 | 3.85 |
| P/FCF | 38.70 | 34.46 | 43.01 | 54.97 | 35.02 | 62.97 | 32.67 | 30.24 | 32.48 | 70.32 | 48.32 |
| P/OCF | 26.98 | 24.02 | 23.01 | 28.44 | 18.97 | 34.40 | 24.79 | 15.51 | 11.25 | 20.21 | 12.61 |
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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 | — | 5.99 | 6.58 | 7.55 | 5.11 | 7.87 | 5.68 | 3.63 | 2.47 | 3.22 | 2.42 |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.43 | 19.08 | 20.25 | 22.53 | 15.12 | 25.04 | 19.54 | 13.90 | 9.53 | 13.83 | 10.73 |
| EV / EBIT | 27.17 | 24.19 | 24.55 | 26.86 | 17.37 | 29.75 | 25.25 | 18.08 | 12.22 | 18.77 | 14.94 |
| EV / FCF | — | 34.48 | 43.07 | 54.53 | 34.92 | 62.42 | 32.24 | 29.53 | 32.01 | 70.11 | 48.97 |
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 | 32.2% | 32.2% | 34.8% | 35.3% | 36.0% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 28.5% | 28.3% | 26.1% | 24.9% |
| Operating Margin | 24.8% | 24.8% | 26.6% | 28.0% | 29.4% | 26.5% | 22.6% | 19.9% | 20.2% | 17.1% | 16.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 18.6% | 18.6% | 20.4% | 21.1% | 22.0% | 19.7% | 16.8% | 15.0% | 15.0% | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 23.9% | 23.9% | 27.9% | 31.3% | 37.6% | 29.5% | 21.0% | 21.4% | 24.4% | 22.5% | 16.7% |
| ROA | 18.5% | 18.5% | 21.6% | 23.9% | 28.5% | 22.5% | 16.1% | 16.3% | 18.3% | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| ROIC | 23.6% | 23.6% | 28.2% | 32.9% | 40.1% | 32.9% | 23.7% | 23.4% | 25.6% | 20.6% | 19.3% |
| ROCE | 27.1% | 27.1% | 31.1% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 33.3% | 23.8% | 24.0% | 27.7% | 22.5% | 21.1% |
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 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.08 | -0.02 | -0.10 | -0.09 | -0.12 | -0.05 | -0.01 | 0.05 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | -0.18 | -0.04 | -0.22 | -0.26 | -0.33 | -0.14 | -0.04 | 0.14 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.02 | 0.07 | -0.44 | -0.09 | -0.55 | -0.43 | -0.71 | -0.47 | -0.21 | 0.64 |
| Interest Coverage | 4600.01 | 4600.01 | 7348.16 | 3552.24 | 1179.09 | 804.95 | 325.00 | 2186.54 | 4323.02 | 267.36 | 111.69 |
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 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.33 | 2.10 | 1.76 | 2.98 | 3.33 | 2.37 | 1.98 | 1.67 | 1.33 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.33 | 2.10 | 1.76 | 2.98 | 3.33 | 2.37 | 1.98 | 1.67 | 1.33 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 0.80 | 0.44 | 1.54 | 1.96 | 1.10 | 0.53 | 0.36 | 0.04 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.98 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.29 | 1.09 | 0.92 | 1.03 | 1.14 | 1.09 | 1.11 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 32.83 | 33.12 | 38.29 | 35.28 | 41.60 | 41.29 | 36.26 | 42.27 | 45.19 | 40.81 |
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 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | — |
| Payout Ratio | 23.0% | 23.0% | 18.9% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 8.9% | 10.6% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 7.1% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| FCF Yield | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $210M | $216M | $220M | $226M | $233M | $237M | $241M | $246M | $247M | $249M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ODFL stock.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 36.8x. The historical average is 20.3x. This places it at the 97th percentile of its historical range.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 21.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.0x.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 23.9%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 18.0%.
Based on historical data, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 36.8x. This is at the 97th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.63% with a payout ratio of 23.0%.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has 32.2% gross margin and 24.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.1x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Volume recovery sustainability
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Pricing Powers Margin Expansion
According to the latest quarterly data, ODFL's operating margin surged to 29.9% in Q2 2026 from 25.4% a year earlier, far exceeding peers like SAIA at 10.9%, underscoring its pricing power.
The sequential improvement from 23.8% in Q1 2026 to 29.9% in Q2 2026 suggests a cyclical inflection, with operating leverage amplifying profit growth at roughly three times the rate of revenue growth. Gross margin expansion to 35.0% from 32.3% a year earlier indicates that yield management, not volume, is driving profitability, consistent with the company's focus on high-value freight. This margin profile appears sustainable given the company's low cost structure and service premium, though investors should monitor whether the freight recovery persists into H2 2026.
Returns Rebound to Pre-Cycle Peaks
ROIC jumped to 8.3% in Q2 2026 from 6.3% a year earlier, while ROE reached 7.8%, recovering to levels last seen in Q2 2024, as reported in quarterly financials.
The improvement in ROIC is driven by margin expansion rather than asset turnover, which remained flat at 0.27, indicating that the company is generating more profit per dollar of invested capital without needing to deploy additional assets. This suggests that the owned terminal network is being utilized more efficiently as volumes recover, though the absolute ROIC remains below the 10%+ levels seen in prior peak years. The fortress balance sheet with negligible debt means returns are not levered, making the underlying operational efficiency the primary driver of shareholder value creation.
Working Capital Efficiency Holds Steady
DSO improved to 35 days in Q2 2026 from 37 days a year earlier, while DPO compressed to 8 days, resulting in a negative cash conversion cycle, based on reported figures.
The negative CCC reflects the company's ability to collect from customers before paying suppliers, a structural advantage in the LTL industry where customers pay quickly. However, the DPO of 8 days is unusually low, suggesting ODFL pays suppliers almost immediately, which may indicate a conservative approach to vendor relationships rather than a need for liquidity. The stable DSO around 35-37 days over the past ten quarters indicates consistent credit discipline, with no signs of customer payment deterioration despite the cyclical downturn.
Negligible Debt Provides Strategic Flexibility
As of Q2 2026, ODFL's debt-to-equity ratio stood at 0.00, with total debt of $20 million and interest coverage exceeding 6,000 times, per the latest balance sheet.
The near-zero leverage is a hallmark of ODFL's conservative capital structure, insulating it from interest rate fluctuations and providing ample capacity to fund growth or weather a prolonged downturn. The dramatic reduction in debt from $141.4 million in Q4 2025 to $20 million in Q2 2026 suggests a deliberate deleveraging, though the company's cash position of $283.9 million indicates it could easily retire this debt if desired. This fortress balance sheet supports the company's ability to invest counter-cyclically in terminal capacity, a key competitive advantage.
Liquidity Buffer Rebuilds After Seasonal Low
The current ratio improved to 1.89 in Q2 2026 from 1.38 a year earlier, with cash surging to $283.9 million from $24.1 million, as reported in the latest balance sheet.
The improvement in liquidity is notable given the company's high fixed-cost base, which could strain cash flow if volumes decline sharply. The quick ratio of 1.89 indicates that ODFL can cover its current liabilities without relying on inventory, which is minimal in this business. However, the FCF margin of 12.6% in Q2 2026 is below the 20%+ levels seen in early 2025, suggesting that the cash buffer may be partially funded by working capital timing rather than sustained operational cash generation.
P/E Misleads on Cyclical Earnings Power
The most commonly misapplied ratio for ODFL is the trailing P/E of 42.75, which overstates valuation because it is based on depressed TTM earnings that include the freight recession, as per current market data.
Investors often compare ODFL's P/E to the broader market or truckload peers, but this ignores the cyclicality of LTL earnings. The forward P/E of 35.15 is more indicative, yet still elevated, reflecting the market's expectation of a full recovery to peak margins. A more appropriate metric is EV/EBITDA, which at 24.89 is also high but better captures the company's asset-heavy model and low leverage. Alternatively, normalizing earnings over a full cycle or using P/FCF (44.96) would provide a clearer picture of value, as the current P/E is distorted by the trough in earnings.