ArcBestARCB -2.57%80 FCF Yield % is 4.18 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 8.72. GuruFocus rates ARCB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, ArcBest ranks worse than 51.09% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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ArcBest FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ArcBest's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Trucking subindustry, ArcBest's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.
ArcBest FCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ArcBest's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ArcBest's FCF Yield % 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.
ArcBest (ARCB) has a FCF Yield % of 4.18 as of Jul. 10, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on ArcBest and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 8.72. Over the past decade, ArcBest's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.57 to 24.52. According to the industry distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #514 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is ArcBest's FCF Yield % too high?
ArcBest's current FCF Yield % of 4.18 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 8.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 24.52. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.35. ArcBest's value of 4.18 is 3.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #514 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ArcBest has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ArcBest's FCF Yield % compare to WERN and RXO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #514 out of 1006 companies for FCF Yield %. This places ArcBest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.35. ArcBest's value of 4.18 is 3.8% below this benchmark. Historically, ArcBest's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.57 to 24.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.72 vs. the industry median of 4.35, ArcBest has consistently been below 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 Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 4.35, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ArcBest's current FCF Yield % of 4.18 is 3.8% below 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on ArcBest and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ArcBest's current FCF Yield % is 4.18, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 8.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ArcBest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest (ARCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.44, compared to a current price of $147.25 — trading 43.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.18, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 8.72 and 3.8% below the Transportation industry median of 4.35. ArcBest's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ArcBest (ARCB), the current FCF Yield % is 4.18 as of Jul. 10, 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 ArcBest (ARCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $147.25 is trading 43.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $102.44.
GuruFocus considers ArcBest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARCB:
FCF Yield %: 4.18 (52% below median its 10-year median of 8.72)
GF Value™: $102.44 vs. price of $147.25 (43.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% below the Transportation median (#514 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ArcBest Corp is an integrated logistics company that leverages technology and a full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' supply chain needs. The company has two reportable operating segments: Asset-Based, which generates maximum revenue, and Asset-Light. The Asset-Based segment's operations include national, inter-regional, and regional transportation of general commodities through standard, expedited, and guaranteed less-than-truckload services. The Asset-Light segment represents the company's offerings in ground expedite, intermodal, household goods moving, managed transportation, warehousing and distribution, and international freight transportation for air, ocean, and ground.
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