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Marten TransportMRTN -0.93%73 EV-to-OCF is 12.06 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 7.72. GuruFocus rates MRTN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Transportation companies, Marten Transport ranks worse than 68.4% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Marten Transport's Enterprise Value is $1,023.5 Mil.
Marten Transport's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $84.8 Mil. Therefore, Marten Transport's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marten Transport's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MRTN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.97 Med: 7.72 Max: 15.76
Current: 12.06
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Marten Transport was 15.76. The lowest was 4.97. And the median was 7.72.
MRTN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 68.4% of 1019
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.04
vs MRTN: 12.06
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $13.805.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Marten Transport EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Marten Transport EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marten Transport's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Marten Transport's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marten Transport's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Marten Transport's current Enterprise Value is $1,023.5 Mil.
Marten Transport's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $84.8 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-OCF of 12.06 as of Sep. 13, 2026. This is 56% above median its historical median of 7.72. Over the past decade, Marten Transport's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.97 to 15.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Marten Transport ranks #697 out of 1019 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Marten Transport's EV-to-OCF too high?
Marten Transport's current EV-to-OCF of 12.06 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 7.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.97 to a high of 15.76. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.04. Marten Transport's value of 12.06 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marten Transport ranks #697 out of 1019 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marten Transport has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marten Transport's EV-to-OCF compare to HTLD and CVLG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Marten Transport ranks #697 out of 1019 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Marten Transport in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.04. Marten Transport's value of 12.06 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, Marten Transport's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.97 to 15.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.72 vs. the industry median of 8.04, 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-OCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Transportation companies is 8.04, based on 1,019 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marten Transport's current EV-to-OCF of 12.06 is 50% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marten Transport's current EV-to-OCF is 12.06, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 7.72. 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 $13.71, compared to a current price of $13.81 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.06, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 7.72 and 50% above the Transportation industry median of 8.04. Marten Transport's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marten Transport (MRTN), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.06 as of Sep. 13, 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 $13.81 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.71.
GuruFocus considers Marten Transport to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MRTN:
EV-to-OCF: 12.06 (56% above median its 10-year median of 7.72)
GF Value™: $13.71 vs. price of $13.81 (0.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Transportation median (#697 of 1019)
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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