Old Dominion Freight Line (STU:ODF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.74 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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STU:ODF Old Dominion Freight Line Inc STU:ODF
94 GF Score
Price €184.08
GF Value €162.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Old Dominion Freight Line Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Old Dominion Freight Line STU:ODF +0.08% 94 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.74 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 7.38. GuruFocus rates STU:ODF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €162.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Transportation companies, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks worse than 97.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Old Dominion Freight Line's current share price is €184.08. Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.07. Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 8.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:ODF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.69   Med: 7.38   Max: 12.1
Current: 8.68

During the past years, Old Dominion Freight Line's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 12.10. The lowest was 2.69. And the median was 7.38.

STU:ODF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
97.12% of 763 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.89 vs STU:ODF: 8.68

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Old Dominion Freight Line's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.516. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €21.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Old Dominion Freight Line  (STU:ODF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Old Dominion Freight Line Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Old Dominion Freight Line Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Old Dominion Freight Line Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Old Dominion Freight Line Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Old Dominion Freight Line Quarterly Data
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STU:ODF vs XPO, KNX, SAIA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Old Dominion Freight Line Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Old Dominion Freight Line Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=184.08/21.07
=8.74

* 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.

Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Old Dominion Freight Line's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.516/330.2130*330.2130
=5.516

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Old Dominion Freight Line Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.688 241.018 3.683
201609 2.807 241.428 3.839
201612 2.858 241.432 3.909
201703 2.851 243.801 3.861
201706 3.023 244.955 4.075
201709 2.964 246.819 3.965
201712 3.047 246.524 4.081
201803 3.036 249.554 4.017
201806 3.589 251.989 4.703
201809 3.688 252.439 4.824
201812 3.688 251.233 4.847
201903 3.602 254.202 4.679
201906 3.880 256.143 5.002
201909 3.967 256.759 5.102
201912 3.791 256.974 4.871
202003 3.729 258.115 4.771
202006 3.362 257.797 4.306
202009 3.809 260.280 4.832
202012 3.742 260.474 4.744
202103 4.035 264.877 5.030
202106 4.698 271.696 5.710
202109 5.122 274.310 6.166
202112 5.395 278.802 6.390
202203 5.902 287.504 6.779
202206 6.930 296.311 7.723
202209 7.212 296.808 8.024
202212 6.339 296.797 7.053
202303 6.085 301.836 6.657
202306 5.918 305.109 6.405
202309 6.463 307.789 6.934
202312 6.253 306.746 6.731
202403 6.139 312.332 6.490
202406 6.400 314.175 6.727
202409 6.155 315.301 6.446
202412 6.173 315.605 6.459
202503 5.957 319.799 6.151
202506 5.753 322.561 5.889
202509 5.682 324.800 5.777
202512 5.320 324.054 5.421
202603 5.516 330.213 5.516

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 8.74 mean?
Old Dominion Freight Line (STU:ODF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.74 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 7.38. Over the past decade, Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.69 to 12.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #741 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Old Dominion Freight Line's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.74 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.69 to a high of 12.10. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Old Dominion Freight Line's value of 8.74 is 882% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #741 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Old Dominion Freight Line has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Old Dominion Freight Line's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to XPO and KNX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #741 out of 763 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Old Dominion Freight Line in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Old Dominion Freight Line's value of 8.74 is 882% above this benchmark. Historically, Old Dominion Freight Line's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.69 to 12.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.38 vs. the industry median of 0.89, Old Dominion Freight Line 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 PS Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.89, based on 763 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Old Dominion Freight Line's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.74 is 882% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Old Dominion Freight Line's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.74, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 7.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line (STU:ODF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €162.18, compared to a current price of €184.08 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.74, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.38 and 882% above the Transportation industry median of 0.89. Old Dominion Freight Line's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Old Dominion Freight Line (STU:ODF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.74 as of Aug. 02, 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 Old Dominion Freight Line (STU:ODF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €184.08 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €162.18. GuruFocus considers Old Dominion Freight Line to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ODF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.74 (18% above median its 10-year median of 7.38)
  • GF Value™: €162.18 vs. price of €184.08 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 882% above the Transportation median (#741 of 763)

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


Old Dominion Freight Line Business Description

Address 500 Old Dominion Way, Thomasville, NC, USA, 27360
Old Dominion Freight Line is the second-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the United States (following FedEx Freight), with roughly 260 service centers and 11,000-plus tractors. It is one of the most disciplined and efficient providers in the trucking industry, and its profitability and capital returns are well above those of its peers. Strategic initiatives focus on increasing network density through market-share gains and on maintaining industry-leading service (including ultralow cargo claims) through steadfast infrastructure investment.
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