ArcBest Corporation

ArcBest Corporation

130.30
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-0.51
(-0.39%)
0.72EPS
197.96P/E
3.21BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation carries a market capitalization of 3.21B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.50B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap3.21B
Enterprise Value3.50B

Important Dates

ArcBest Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

Earnings Date11/4/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation has 22.35M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding22.35M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 197.96. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.77, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.53.

PE Ratio197.96
PS Ratio0.77
PB Ratio2.53
P/TBV Ratio3.47
P/FCF Ratio17.27
P/OCF Ratio11.43

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 16.85 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.83 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 119.92 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. ArcBest Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 17.64, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 3.50B versus a market cap of 3.21B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.83
EV / EBITDA16.85
EV / EBIT119.92
EV / FCF17.64

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation maintains a current ratio of 0.97, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 36.27, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 14.49 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.97
Quick Ratio0.90
Debt / Equity36.27
Debt / EBITDA2.21
Interest Coverage14.49

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 1.27, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 1.31 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 0.66, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 1.57, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 300,296.00 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 14,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)1.27
Return on Assets (ROA)0.66
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)1.31
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)1.57
Revenue Per Employee300,296.00
Employee Count14,000.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation recorded 4.37M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 21.13, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 20.66M, leaving 16.30M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax4.37M
Effective Tax Rate21.13

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, ArcBest Corporation's stock has gained approximately 71.85% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 133.36, while the 200-day moving average is 123.38.

52-Week Price Change71.85%
50-Day Moving Average133.36
200-Day Moving Average123.38

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation generated 4.20B in revenue and converted that into 16.30M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.72. EBITDA reached 207.61M, while operating income came in at 128.65M.

Revenue4.20B
Gross Profit300.95M
Operating Income128.65M
Pretax Income20.66M
Net Income16.30M
EBITDA207.61M
EBIT29.18M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.72

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation holds 168.43M in cash and equivalents against 459.76M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 69.70M. Total book value stands at 1.27B, with working capital of -23.09M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents168.43M
Total Debt459.76M
Net Debt69.70M
Equity (Book Value)1.27B
Book Value Per Share56.72
Working Capital-23.09M

Cash Flow

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ArcBest Corporation produced 282.20M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -95.16M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 187.04M - equivalent to 8.32 per share.

Operating Cash Flow282.20M
Capital Expenditures-95.16M
Free Cash Flow187.04M
FCF Per Share8.32

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation posted a gross margin of 7.16, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 3.06 and net profit margin of 0.39 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin7.16
Operating Margin3.06
Pretax Margin0.49
Profit Margin0.39
EBITDA Margin4.94

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation paid dividends of 0.48 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 66.22 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.79, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.82, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to ArcBest Corporation shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.48
Payout Ratio66.22
Shareholder Yield5.82
FCF Yield5.79

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, ArcBest Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 4.78, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score4.78