Old Dominion Freight Line (LTS:0A7P) EBIT: $1,341 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0A7P Old Dominion Freight Line Inc LTS:0A7P
95 GF Score
Price $222.88
GF Value $189.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Old Dominion Freight Line EBIT?

Old Dominion Freight Line LTS:0A7P 95 EBIT is $1,341 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A7P with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $189.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Old Dominion Freight Line's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $318 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,341 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Old Dominion Freight Line's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.73%. Old Dominion Freight Line's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.95%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Old Dominion Freight Line's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.98%.

Old Dominion Freight Line  (LTS:0A7P) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Old Dominion Freight Line's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1269.364 * ( 1 - 25% )/( (5125.285 + 5038.129)/ 2 )
=952.023/5081.707
=18.73 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=5470.16 - 224.784 - ( 120.091 - max(0, 483.906 - 694.833+120.091))
=5125.285

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=5656.948 - 330.737 - ( 288.082 - max(0, 591.724 - 926.248+288.082))
=5038.129

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Old Dominion Freight Line's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=1271.908/( ( (4504.204 + max(88.444, 0)) + (4467.383 + max(42.145, 0)) )/ 2 )
=1271.908/( ( 4592.648 + 4509.528 )/ 2 )
=1271.908/4551.088
=27.95 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(471.947 + 0 + 80.403) - (224.784 + 0 + 239.122)
=88.444

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(542.208 + 0 + 71.661) - (330.737 + 0 + 240.987)
=42.145

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Old Dominion Freight Line's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1340.935/45016.211
=2.98 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms

Old Dominion Freight Line EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Old Dominion Freight Line's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Old Dominion Freight Line Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,390.15 1,842.91 1,648.24 1,557.81 1,361.60

Old Dominion Freight Line Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0A7P vs XPO, KNX, SAIA: EBIT Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Old Dominion Freight Line's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Old Dominion Freight Line's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Old Dominion Freight Line's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Old Dominion Freight Line EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,341 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $1,341 Mil mean?
Old Dominion Freight Line (LTS:0A7P) has a EBIT of $1,341 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Old Dominion Freight Line.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line's EBIT too high?
Old Dominion Freight Line's current EBIT is $1,341 Mil. Overall, Old Dominion Freight Line has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Old Dominion Freight Line's EBIT compare to XPO and KNX?
Old Dominion Freight Line's EBIT of $1,341 Mil 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 EBIT for a Transportation company?
A good EBIT depends on the Transportation industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Old Dominion Freight Line. Old Dominion Freight Line's current EBIT is $1,341 Mil. 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 (LTS:0A7P) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $189.10, compared to a current price of $222.88 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $1,341 Mil. Old Dominion Freight Line's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Old Dominion Freight Line (LTS:0A7P), the current EBIT is $1,341 Mil 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 Old Dominion Freight Line (LTS:0A7P) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $222.88 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $189.10. GuruFocus considers Old Dominion Freight Line to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A7P:

  • EBIT: $1,341 Mil
  • GF Value™: $189.10 vs. price of $222.88 (17.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A7P 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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