Marten Transport [MRTN] vs ArcBest [ARCB] Detailed Stock Comparison
Marten Transport
NASDAQ
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ArcBest
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Marten Transport wins in 7 metrics, ArcBest wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. ArcBest appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Marten Transport | ArcBest | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 47.48 | 10.82 | ArcBest |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.26 | 1.27 | Marten Transport |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.04 | 37.79 | Marten Transport |
| PEG Ratio | 23.27 | 9.29 | ArcBest |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.92 | 7.51 | Marten Transport |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.27% | 3.90% | ArcBest |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 1.98% | 3.38% | ArcBest |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 1.98% | 3.38% | ArcBest |
| Return on Equity | 2.72% | 12.50% | ArcBest |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 1.15% | 2.93% | ArcBest |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-98.42M | $45.85M | ArcBest |
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% | 0.70% | Marten Transport |
| 1-Year Return | -30.01% | -32.02% | Marten Transport |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.05 | 0.41 | ArcBest |
| Enterprise Value | $932.91M | $2.04B | ArcBest |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.01 | 0.50 | ArcBest |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.71% | 8.23% | Marten Transport |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $11 | $174 | ArcBest |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.25 | $6.70 | ArcBest |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.99 | 1.69 | Marten Transport |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Marten Transport vs ArcBest Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marten Transport | -0.08% | 0.25% | -13.17% | -9.87% | -20.01% | -22.97% |
| ArcBest | -1.03% | 1.13% | -14.53% | 13.46% | -23.50% | -22.87% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marten Transport | -30.01% | -48.12% | -36.18% | 55.37% | 120.22% | 175.41% |
| ArcBest | -32.02% | -22.23% | 120.65% | 117.20% | 259.36% | 105.42% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Marten Transport vs ArcBest
| Metric | MRTN | ARCB |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $967.65M | $1.65B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 687,360 | 504,899 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 608,250 | 450,830 |
| Last Close | $11.87 | $70.91 |
| 52 Week Range | $11.74 - $18.63 | $55.19 - $123.26 |
| % from 52W High | -36.29% | -42.47% |
| All-Time High | $23.43 (Aug 15, 2022) | $153.60 (Apr 08, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -49.34% | -53.83% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.07% | -0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.09% | -0.45% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.13% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 0.04 | 37.79 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $9.45 | $57.03 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.43 | $6.15 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $149.66M | $231.76M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $26.92M | $60.32M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.85% | 0.70% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.24 | $0.60 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Marten Transport vs ArcBest
| Metric | MRTN | ARCB |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 47.48 | 10.82 |
| Forward P/E | 23.27 | 9.29 |
| PEG Ratio | 23.27 | 9.29 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.05 | 0.41 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.26 | 1.27 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $967.65M | $1.65B |
| Enterprise Value | $932.91M | $2.04B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.01 | 0.50 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 6.92 | 7.51 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.99 | 1.69 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $9.45 | $57.03 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Marten Transport vs ArcBest
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) | MRTN | ARCB |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $223.15M | $967.08M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $192.56M | $911.57M |
| Gross Profit | $30.60M | $55.51M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $4.19M | $6.63M |
| EBITDA | $30.00M | $46.89M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $6.21M | $4.17M |
| Income Tax | $1.87M | $1.04M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $4.34M | $3.13M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MRTN | ARCB |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $39.91M | $74.12M |
| Total Current Assets | $162.50M | $625.16M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $109.62M | $624.34M |
| Long-Term Debt | $385,000 | $362.13M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $767.50M | $1.29B |
| Retained Earnings | $713.61M | $1.44B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $1.39B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MRTN | ARCB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $31.30M | $-24.60M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-8.36M | $-11.25M |
| Free Cash Flow | $17.37M | $-39.97M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-17.32M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-21.99M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MRTN | ARCB |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 836,797 | 959,028 |
| Short Ratio | 1.71 | 2.26 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.07% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 687,360 | 504,899 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 608,250 | 450,830 |
| Shares Outstanding | 81.46M | 23.29M |
| Float Shares | 57.55M | 22.29M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.29% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.73% | 1.07% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Marten Transport vs ArcBest
| Metric | MRTN | ARCB |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.24 | $0.60 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.85% | 0.70% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.24 | $0.52 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.34% | 0.12% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.72 | $1.56 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 13, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 |