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Marten TransportMRTN +1.36%72 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 7.16. GuruFocus rates MRTN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 900 Transportation companies, Marten Transport ranks worse than 59.22% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Marten Transport's enterprise value is $1,115.3 Mil.
Marten Transport's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $107.9 Mil. Therefore, Marten Transport's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marten Transport's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MRTN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.97 Med: 7.16 Max: 12.86
Current: 10.34
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Marten Transport was 12.86. The lowest was 4.97. And the median was 7.16.
MRTN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 59.22% of 900
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.46
vs MRTN: 10.34
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Marten Transport (NAS:MRTN) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Marten Transport's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Marten Transport's share price for today is $14.93.
Marten Transport's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.170.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Marten Transport's EV-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.
For the Trucking subindustry, Marten Transport's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.
Marten Transport EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Marten Transport's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marten Transport's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Marten Transport's current Enterprise Value is $1,115.3 Mil.
Marten Transport's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $107.9 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.
Marten Transport (MRTN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.34 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Marten Transport. This is 44% above median its historical median of 7.16. Over the past decade, Marten Transport's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.97 to 12.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Marten Transport ranks #533 out of 900 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Marten Transport's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Marten Transport's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.34 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 7.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.97 to a high of 12.86. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46. Marten Transport's value of 10.34 is 22.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marten Transport ranks #533 out of 900 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marten Transport has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marten Transport's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CVLG and HTLD?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Marten Transport ranks #533 out of 900 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Marten Transport in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46. Marten Transport's value of 10.34 is 22.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Marten Transport's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.97 to 12.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.16 vs. the industry median of 8.46, Marten Transport 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.46, based on 900 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marten Transport's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.34 is 22.2% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Marten Transport. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marten Transport's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 7.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marten Transport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marten Transport (MRTN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.65, compared to a current price of $14.93 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 7.16 and 22.2% above the Transportation industry median of 8.46. Marten Transport's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marten Transport (MRTN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34 as of Aug. 22, 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 Marten Transport (MRTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marten Transport stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.93 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.65.
GuruFocus considers Marten Transport to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MRTN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.34 (44% above median its 10-year median of 7.16)
GF Value™: $13.65 vs. price of $14.93 (9.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% above the Transportation median (#533 of 900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MRTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marten Transport Ltd is a temperature-sensitive and dry truckload carrier in the United States. The company specializes in transporting and distributing food and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The company operates through four segments: Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, and Brokerage, generating the majority of its revenue from the Truckload segment. The Truckload segment offers a mix of regional short-haul and medium- to long-haul full-load transportation services transporting food and other consumer packaged goods.
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