JB Hunt Transport Services (MEX:JBHT) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.84 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Below Median

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MEX:JBHT JB Hunt Transport Services Inc MEX:JBHT
83 GF Score
Price MXN4,092.34
GF Value MXN2,708.78
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is JB Hunt Transport Services Debt-to-EBITDA?

JB Hunt Transport Services MEX:JBHT 83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates MEX:JBHT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,708.78. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Transportation companies, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks better than 83.41% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

JB Hunt Transport Services's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN0 Mil. JB Hunt Transport Services's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN23,494 Mil. JB Hunt Transport Services's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN27,876 Mil. JB Hunt Transport Services's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for JB Hunt Transport Services's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:JBHT' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 0.93   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of JB Hunt Transport Services was 1.08. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 0.93.

MEX:JBHT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
83.41% of 868 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64 vs MEX:JBHT: 0.81

JB Hunt Transport Services  (MEX:JBHT) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


JB Hunt Transport Services Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


JB Hunt Transport Services Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JB Hunt Transport Services's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

JB Hunt Transport Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.64 0.91 0.92 0.93

JB Hunt Transport Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.10 1.15 0.95 0.85 0.84

MEX:JBHT vs FDXF, CHRW, EXPD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, JB Hunt Transport Services's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JB Hunt Transport Services's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JB Hunt Transport Services's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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JB Hunt Transport Services Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

JB Hunt Transport Services's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(12601.451 + 13809.256) / 28522.883
=0.93

JB Hunt Transport Services's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 23493.687) / 27875.524
=0.84

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.84 mean?
JB Hunt Transport Services (MEX:JBHT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.84 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, JB Hunt Transport Services' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.64 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #144 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
JB Hunt Transport Services' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.84 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 1.08. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. JB Hunt Transport Services' value of 0.84 is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #144 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JB Hunt Transport Services has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JB Hunt Transport Services' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to FDXF and CHRW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #144 out of 868 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places JB Hunt Transport Services in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. JB Hunt Transport Services' value of 0.84 is 68.2% below this benchmark. Historically, JB Hunt Transport Services' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.64 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 2.64, JB Hunt Transport Services has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 868 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.84 is 68.2% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.84, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.93. 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?
JB Hunt Transport Services (MEX:JBHT) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.84. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,708.78, compared to a current price of MXN4,092.34 — trading 51.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.84, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 68.2% below the Transportation industry median of 2.64. JB Hunt Transport Services' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JB Hunt Transport Services (MEX:JBHT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.84 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 JB Hunt Transport Services (MEX:JBHT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Hunt Transport Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4,092.34 is trading 51.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,708.78.

Key valuation signals for MEX:JBHT:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.84 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.93)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,708.78 vs. price of MXN4,092.34 (51.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.2% below the Transportation median (#144 of 868)

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


JB Hunt Transport Services Business Description

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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