Marten Transport, Ltd.

Marten Transport, Ltd.

NNASDAQ:MRTN
12.30
USD
-0.36
(-2.84%)
0.16EPS
111.92P/E
1.42BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. carries a market capitalization of 1.42B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.31B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap1.42B
Enterprise Value1.31B

Important Dates

Marten Transport, Ltd.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 22, 2026.

Earnings Date10/22/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. has 81.66M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding81.66M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 111.92. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.65, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.85.

PE Ratio111.92
PS Ratio1.65
PB Ratio1.85
P/TBV Ratio1.85
P/FCF Ratio1,304.33
P/OCF Ratio16.68

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.30 - 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 1.53 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 82.95 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Marten Transport, Ltd. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 1,210.11, 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 1.31B versus a market cap of 1.42B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.53
EV / EBITDA11.30
EV / EBIT82.95
EV / FCF1,210.11

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. maintains a current ratio of 2.50, meaning it holds 2.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio2.50
Quick Ratio2.19
Debt / Equity0.02

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 1.65, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 1.47 - 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 1.30, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 1.65, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 240,203.61 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 3,570.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)1.65
Return on Assets (ROA)1.30
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)1.47
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)1.65
Revenue Per Employee240,203.61
Employee Count3,570.50

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. recorded 5.04M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 28.50, 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 17.69M, leaving 12.64M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax5.04M
Effective Tax Rate28.50

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd.'s stock has gained approximately 14.31% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 13.64, while the 200-day moving average is 14.51.

52-Week Price Change14.31%
50-Day Moving Average13.64
200-Day Moving Average14.51

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. generated 857.65M in revenue and converted that into 12.64M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.16. EBITDA reached 116.21M, while operating income came in at 7.52M.

Revenue857.65M
Gross Profit102.79M
Operating Income7.52M
Pretax Income17.69M
Net Income12.64M
EBITDA116.21M
EBIT15.83M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.16

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. holds 103.98M in cash and equivalents against 119,000.00 in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -103.98M. Total book value stands at 765.96M, with working capital of 142.88M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents103.98M
Total Debt119,000.00
Net Debt-103.98M
Equity (Book Value)765.96M
Book Value Per Share9.38
Working Capital142.88M

Cash Flow

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Marten Transport, Ltd. produced 84.84M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -83.75M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.09M - equivalent to 0.01 per share.

Operating Cash Flow84.84M
Capital Expenditures-83.75M
Free Cash Flow1.09M
FCF Per Share0.01

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. posted a gross margin of 11.98, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 0.88 and net profit margin of 1.47 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin11.98
Operating Margin0.88
Pretax Margin2.06
Profit Margin1.47
EBITDA Margin13.55

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. paid dividends of 0.24 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 154.83 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 0.08, 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 1.32, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Marten Transport, Ltd. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.24
Payout Ratio154.83
Shareholder Yield1.32
FCF Yield0.08

Stock Splits

Marten Transport, Ltd.'s most recent stock split took place on August 14, 2020 with a 2:3 split ratio.

Last Split Date8/14/2020
Split Ratio2:3

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. has an Altman Z-Score of 6.63, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score6.63