Old Dominion Freight LineMEX:ODFL 85 FCF Margin % is 23.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 13.22. GuruFocus rates MEX:ODFL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,231.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks better than 82.8% on this metric.
* 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.
MEX:ODFL vs XPO, SAIA, KNX: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Old Dominion Freight Line's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Old Dominion Freight Line's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Old Dominion Freight Line's FCF 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 (MEX:ODFL) has a FCF Margin % of 23.31% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 13.22. Over the past decade, Old Dominion Freight Line's FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.59 to 18.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #173 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line's FCF Margin % too high?
Old Dominion Freight Line's current FCF Margin % of 23.31% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 13.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.59 to a high of 18.51. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Old Dominion Freight Line's value of 23.31% is 432.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #173 out of 1006 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 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Old Dominion Freight Line's FCF Margin % compare to XPO and SAIA?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #173 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Old Dominion Freight Line in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Old Dominion Freight Line's value of 23.31% is 432.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Old Dominion Freight Line's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.59 to 18.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.22 vs. the industry median of 4.38, 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 FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Old Dominion Freight Line's current FCF Margin % of 23.31% is 432.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Old Dominion Freight Line's current FCF Margin % is 23.31%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 13.22. 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 (MEX:ODFL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,231.49, compared to a current price of MXN3,845.00 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 23.31%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 13.22 and 432.2% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Old Dominion Freight Line's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL), the current FCF Margin % is 23.31% 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 (MEX:ODFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,845.00 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,231.49.
GuruFocus considers Old Dominion Freight Line to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ODFL:
FCF Margin %: 23.31% (76% above median its 10-year median of 13.22)
GF Value™: MXN3,231.49 vs. price of MXN3,845.00 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 432.2% above the Transportation median (#173 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ODFL 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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