JB Hunt Transport ServicesWBO:JBHT +0.76%80 Operating Margin % is 6.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 7.96. GuruFocus rates WBO:JBHT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €163.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks better than 50.05% on this metric.
JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
JB Hunt Transport Services Operating Margin % Related Terms
JB Hunt Transport Services Operating 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.
JB Hunt Transport Services Operating Margin % Chart
WBO:JBHT vs FDXFw, CHRW, EXPD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, JB Hunt Transport Services's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
JB Hunt Transport Services Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JB Hunt Transport Services's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JB Hunt Transport Services's Operating Margin % falls into.
JB Hunt Transport Services Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
JB Hunt Transport Services's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) has a Operating Margin % of 6.77% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 7.96. Over the past decade, JB Hunt Transport Services' Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.88 to 11.00. According to the industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #503 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services' Operating Margin % too high?
JB Hunt Transport Services' current Operating Margin % of 6.77% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 7.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.88 to a high of 11.00. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. JB Hunt Transport Services' value of 6.77% is 8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #503 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JB Hunt Transport Services has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JB Hunt Transport Services' Operating Margin % compare to FDXFw and CHRW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #503 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts JB Hunt Transport Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. JB Hunt Transport Services' value of 6.77% is 8% below this benchmark. Historically, JB Hunt Transport Services' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.88 to 11.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.96 vs. the industry median of 7.36, JB Hunt Transport Services 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 Operating Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.36, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Operating Margin % of 6.77% is 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Operating Margin % is 6.77%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €163.44, compared to a current price of €239.00 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.77%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 7.96 and 8% below the Transportation industry median of 7.36. JB Hunt Transport Services' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT), the current Operating Margin % is 6.77% 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 JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Hunt Transport Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €239.00 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €163.44.
GuruFocus considers JB Hunt Transport Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:JBHT:
Operating Margin %: 6.77% (15% below median its 10-year median of 7.96)
GF Value™: €163.44 vs. price of €239.00 (46.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8% below the Transportation median (#503 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:JBHT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services ranks among the top surface transportation companies in North America by revenue. Its primary operating segments are intermodal delivery, which uses the Class I rail carriers for the underlying line-haul movement of its owned containers (48% of sales), dedicated trucking services that provide customer-specific fleet needs (27%), for-hire truckload (6%), heavy goods final-mile delivery (7%), and asset-light truck brokerage (12%).
80GF Score
Get the complete analysis for WBO:JBHT
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
WBO:JBHT has been successfully added to your 
