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Old Dominion Freight LineMIL:1ODFL -12.77%71 EBITDA Margin % is 23.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 30.21. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ODFL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €159.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Transportation companies, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks better than 77.47% on this metric.
Old Dominion Freight Line (MIL:1ODFL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Old Dominion Freight Line EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Old Dominion Freight Line EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
MIL:1ODFL vs XPO, KNX, SAIA: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Old Dominion Freight Line's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Old Dominion Freight Line's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Old Dominion Freight Line's EBITDA Margin % 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.
Old Dominion Freight Line (MIL:1ODFL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 23.82% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 30.21. Over the past decade, Old Dominion Freight Line's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.46 to 33.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #226 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Old Dominion Freight Line's current EBITDA Margin % of 23.82% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 30.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.46 to a high of 33.85. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. Old Dominion Freight Line's value of 23.82% is 74% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #226 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Old Dominion Freight Line has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Old Dominion Freight Line's EBITDA Margin % compare to XPO and KNX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #226 out of 1003 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Old Dominion Freight Line in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. Old Dominion Freight Line's value of 23.82% is 74% above this benchmark. Historically, Old Dominion Freight Line's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.46 to 33.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.21 vs. the industry median of 13.69, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.69, based on 1,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Old Dominion Freight Line's current EBITDA Margin % of 23.82% is 74% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Old Dominion Freight Line's current EBITDA Margin % is 23.82%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 30.21. 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 (MIL:1ODFL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €159.37, compared to a current price of €185.28 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 23.82%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 30.21 and 74% above the Transportation industry median of 13.69. Old Dominion Freight Line's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Old Dominion Freight Line (MIL:1ODFL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 23.82% 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 (MIL:1ODFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €185.28 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €159.37.
GuruFocus considers Old Dominion Freight Line to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1ODFL:
EBITDA Margin %: 23.82% (21% below median its 10-year median of 30.21)
GF Value™: €159.37 vs. price of €185.28 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74% above the Transportation median (#226 of 1003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ODFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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