JB Hunt Transport Services (FRA:JB1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.60 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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FRA:JB1 JB Hunt Transport Services Inc FRA:JB1
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Price €240.80
GF Value €169.70
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What is JB Hunt Transport Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

JB Hunt Transport Services FRA:JB1 -1.43% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.60 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:JB1 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €169.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks worse than 96.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), JB Hunt Transport Services's current share price is €240.80. JB Hunt Transport Services's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €28.00. JB Hunt Transport Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for JB Hunt Transport Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:JB1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.57   Med: 9.64   Max: 15.01
Current: 8.55

During the past years, JB Hunt Transport Services's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.01. The lowest was 4.57. And the median was 9.64.

FRA:JB1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.34% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs FRA:JB1: 8.55

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

JB Hunt Transport Services's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €33.801. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €28.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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JB Hunt Transport Services  (FRA:JB1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


JB Hunt Transport Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


JB Hunt Transport Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JB Hunt Transport Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

JB Hunt Transport Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

JB Hunt Transport Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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JB Hunt Transport Services Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:JB1 vs FDXF, EXPD, CHRW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, JB Hunt Transport Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


JB Hunt Transport Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JB Hunt Transport Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JB Hunt Transport Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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JB Hunt Transport Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

JB Hunt Transport Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=240.80/28.00
=8.60

* 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.

JB Hunt Transport Services's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, JB Hunt Transport Services's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=33.801/333.9520*333.9520
=33.801

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

JB Hunt Transport Services Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.001 241.428 15.217
201612 12.044 241.432 16.659
201703 11.666 243.801 15.980
201706 11.449 244.955 15.609
201709 11.252 246.819 15.224
201712 14.161 246.524 19.183
201803 14.358 249.554 19.214
201806 15.918 251.989 21.096
201809 16.332 252.439 21.606
201812 16.991 251.233 22.585
201903 17.936 254.202 23.563
201906 17.700 256.143 23.077
201909 18.688 256.759 24.306
201912 19.210 256.974 24.964
202003 19.586 258.115 25.341
202006 20.123 257.797 26.067
202009 19.983 260.280 25.639
202012 20.229 260.474 25.935
202103 21.638 264.877 27.281
202106 22.084 271.696 27.144
202109 23.653 274.310 28.796
202112 26.255 278.802 31.449
202203 28.194 287.504 32.749
202206 30.298 296.311 34.147
202209 34.192 296.808 38.471
202212 33.365 296.797 37.542
202303 34.219 301.836 37.860
202306 34.938 305.109 38.241
202309 36.502 307.789 39.605
202312 36.458 306.746 39.692
202403 37.144 312.332 39.715
202406 37.128 314.175 39.465
202409 35.745 315.301 37.859
202412 38.127 315.605 40.343
202503 36.057 319.799 37.653
202506 32.740 322.561 33.896
202509 31.961 324.800 32.862
202512 32.185 324.054 33.168
202603 32.971 330.213 33.344
202606 33.801 333.952 33.801

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.60 mean?
JB Hunt Transport Services (FRA:JB1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.60 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.64. Over the past decade, JB Hunt Transport Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.57 to 15.01. According to the industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #711 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
JB Hunt Transport Services' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.60 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.57 to a high of 15.01. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. JB Hunt Transport Services' value of 8.60 is 579.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #711 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JB Hunt Transport Services has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JB Hunt Transport Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FDXF and EXPD?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #711 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places JB Hunt Transport Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. JB Hunt Transport Services' value of 8.60 is 579.8% above this benchmark. Historically, JB Hunt Transport Services' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.57 to 15.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.64 vs. the industry median of 1.27, JB Hunt Transport Services has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 738 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.60 is 579.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.60, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Hunt Transport Services (FRA:JB1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €169.70, compared to a current price of €240.80 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.60, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.64 and 579.8% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. JB Hunt Transport Services' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JB Hunt Transport Services (FRA:JB1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.60 as of Jul. 30, 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 JB Hunt Transport Services (FRA:JB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Hunt Transport Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €240.80 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €169.70. GuruFocus considers JB Hunt Transport Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JB1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.60 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.64)
  • GF Value™: €169.70 vs. price of €240.80 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 579.8% above the Transportation median (#711 of 738)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JB Hunt Transport Services Business Description

Other Exchanges JBHT:USA0J71:UKJBHT:Austria
Address 615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive, P.O. Box 130, Lowell, AR, USA, 72745-0130
J.B. Hunt Transport Services ranks among the top surface transportation companies in North America by revenue. Its primary operating segments are intermodal delivery, which uses the Class I rail carriers for the underlying line-haul movement of its owned containers (48% of sales), dedicated trucking services that provide customer-specific fleet needs (27%), for-hire truckload (6%), heavy goods final-mile delivery (7%), and asset-light truck brokerage (12%).
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