The historical rank and industry rank for Covenant Logistics Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CV5'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.09 Med: 4 Max: 8.93
Current: 0.42
FRA:CV5's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 78.67% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.99
vs FRA:CV5: 0.42
Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Covenant Logistics Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Covenant Logistics Group Net 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.
FRA:CV5 vs HTLD, MRTN, ULH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Covenant Logistics Group's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Covenant Logistics Group Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Covenant Logistics Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covenant Logistics Group's Net 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.
Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) has a Net Margin % of 1.44% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #793 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Covenant Logistics Group's Net Margin % too high?
Covenant Logistics Group's current Net Margin % of 1.44% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. Covenant Logistics Group's value of 1.44% is 71.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #793 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Covenant Logistics Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covenant Logistics Group's Net Margin % compare to HTLD and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #793 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places Covenant Logistics Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. Covenant Logistics Group's value of 1.44% is 71.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 4.99, Covenant Logistics Group 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 Net Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.99, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Covenant Logistics Group's current Net Margin % of 1.44% is 71.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covenant Logistics Group's current Net Margin % is 1.44%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covenant Logistics Group stock overvalued right now?
Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) has a current Net Margin % of 1.44%. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.50, compared to a current price of €37.40 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.44%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 71.1% below the Transportation industry median of 4.99. Covenant Logistics Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5), the current Net Margin % is 1.44% 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 Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covenant Logistics Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €37.40 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.50.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CV5:
Net Margin %: 1.44% (64% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: €23.50 vs. price of €37.40 (59.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% below the Transportation median (#793 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CV5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Covenant Logistics Group Inc together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, offers truckload transportation and freight brokerage services to customers throughout the continental United States. The company's reportable segments include Expedited, Dedicated Services, Managed Freight, and Warehousing. The expedited segment provides truckload services to customers with high service freight and delivery standards. Dedicated segment provides customers with committed truckload capacity over contracted periods with the goal of three to five years in length. The Managed Freight segment includes brokerage services and TMS. The warehousing segment provides day-to-day warehouse management services to customers who have chosen to outsource this function.
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