ArcBest's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57.76.
During the past 12 months, ArcBest's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of ArcBest was 68.70% per year. The lowest was -12.50% per year. And the median was 8.35% per year.
ArcBest's current price is $147.25. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57.76. Hence, today's PB Ratio of ArcBest is 2.55.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of ArcBest was 3.21. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.52.
ArcBest (NAS:ARCB) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
ArcBest Book Value per Share Related Terms
ArcBest Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ArcBest's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ARCB vs WERN, RXO, MRTN: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, ArcBest's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ArcBest PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ArcBest's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ArcBest's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ArcBest (ARCB) has a Book Value per Share of $57.76 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on ArcBest and its competitors.
Is ArcBest's Book Value per Share too high?
ArcBest's current Book Value per Share is $57.76. Overall, ArcBest has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ArcBest's Book Value per Share compare to WERN and RXO?
ArcBest's Book Value per Share of $57.76 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Transportation company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on ArcBest and its competitors. ArcBest's current Book Value per Share is $57.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ArcBest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest (ARCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.44, compared to a current price of $147.25 — trading 43.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $57.76. ArcBest's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ArcBest (ARCB), the current Book Value per Share is $57.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ArcBest (ARCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $147.25 is trading 43.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $102.44.
GuruFocus considers ArcBest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARCB:
Book Value per Share: $57.76
GF Value™: $102.44 vs. price of $147.25 (43.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ArcBest Corp is an integrated logistics company that leverages technology and a full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' supply chain needs. The company has two reportable operating segments: Asset-Based, which generates maximum revenue, and Asset-Light. The Asset-Based segment's operations include national, inter-regional, and regional transportation of general commodities through standard, expedited, and guaranteed less-than-truckload services. The Asset-Light segment represents the company's offerings in ground expedite, intermodal, household goods moving, managed transportation, warehousing and distribution, and international freight transportation for air, ocean, and ground.
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