J.B. Hunt Transport [JBHT] vs United Parcel [UPS] Detailed Stock Comparison
J.B. Hunt Transport
NASDAQ
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United Parcel
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: J.B. Hunt Transport wins in 5 metrics, United Parcel wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. United Parcel appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | J.B. Hunt Transport | United Parcel | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 27.30 | 13.22 | United Parcel |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.98 | 4.78 | J.B. Hunt Transport |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 55.75 | 183.24 | J.B. Hunt Transport |
| PEG Ratio | -104.09 | -1.56 | J.B. Hunt Transport |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.61 | 8.49 | United Parcel |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.59% | 6.35% | United Parcel |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 6.74% | 9.02% | United Parcel |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 6.74% | 9.02% | United Parcel |
| Return on Equity | 14.33% | 34.91% | United Parcel |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.06% | 7.00% | United Parcel |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $617.78M | $6.21B | United Parcel |
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% | 4.94% | United Parcel |
| 1-Year Return | -15.16% | -30.59% | J.B. Hunt Transport |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.20 | 0.83 | United Parcel |
| Enterprise Value | $16.52B | $97.93B | United Parcel |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.37 | 1.08 | United Parcel |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 17.54% | 17.81% | United Parcel |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $121 | $106 | J.B. Hunt Transport |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.50 | $6.72 | United Parcel |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.28 | 1.10 | United Parcel |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
J.B. Hunt Transport vs United Parcel Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Hunt Transport | -4.92% | 4.66% | -1.18% | 7.99% | -7.71% | -12.30% |
| United Parcel | -1.22% | 0.38% | -12.18% | -8.40% | -23.54% | -28.30% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Hunt Transport | -15.16% | -17.77% | 5.92% | 104.24% | 346.58% | 724.49% |
| United Parcel | -30.59% | -55.35% | -45.29% | -9.96% | 37.77% | 24.52% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: J.B. Hunt Transport vs United Parcel
| Metric | JBHT | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $14.53B | $75.28B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 947,530 | 9,113,590 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,107,820 | 8,499,293 |
| Last Close | $142.75 | $87.74 |
| 52 Week Range | $122.79 - $200.40 | $84.28 - $145.01 |
| % from 52W High | -28.77% | -39.49% |
| All-Time High | $219.51 (Feb 12, 2024) | $233.72 (Jan 31, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -34.97% | -62.46% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.00% | -0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.05% | -0.09% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.14% | 0.35% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 55.75 | 183.24 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $37.76 | $18.57 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.53 | $7.42 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.46B | $7.48B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $309.16M | $4.04B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.46% | 4.94% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.18 | $4.90 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: J.B. Hunt Transport vs United Parcel
| Metric | JBHT | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 27.30 | 13.22 |
| Forward P/E | 20.91 | 10.08 |
| PEG Ratio | -104.09 | -1.56 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.20 | 0.83 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.98 | 4.78 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $14.53B | $75.28B |
| Enterprise Value | $16.52B | $97.93B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.37 | 1.08 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 10.61 | 8.49 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.28 | 1.10 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $37.76 | $18.57 |
Financial Statements Comparison: J.B. Hunt Transport vs United Parcel
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | JBHT | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.93B | $21.55B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.41B | $17.87B |
| Gross Profit | $513.64M | $3.68B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $197.27M | $1.67B |
| EBITDA | $374.25M | $2.58B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $175.99M | $1.52B |
| Income Tax | $47.37M | $336.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $128.62M | $1.19B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | JBHT | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $43.41M | $4.80B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.67B | $17.09B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.87B | $15.66B |
| Long-Term Debt | $880.24M | $23.02B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.87B | $15.68B |
| Retained Earnings | $7.45B | $19.94B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $6.80B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | JBHT | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $430.38M | $2.50B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-225.05M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $158.38M | $1.44B |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.31B | $-32.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-240.01M | $-1.00B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | JBHT | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.27M | 18.15M |
| Short Ratio | 2.84 | 2.61 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 947,530 | 9,113,590 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,107,820 | 8,499,293 |
| Shares Outstanding | 100.56M | 853.90M |
| Float Shares | 76.01M | 735.16M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.20% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.77% | 0.69% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: J.B. Hunt Transport vs United Parcel
| Metric | JBHT | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.18 | $4.90 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.46% | 4.94% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.84 | $5.86 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.24% | 1.04% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $5.52 | $17.58 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 08, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 |