CVLG (Covenant Logistics Group) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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CVLG Covenant Logistics Group Inc CVLG
73 GF Score
Price $34.65
GF Value $27.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Covenant Logistics Group Profitability Rank?

Covenant Logistics Group CVLG -0.83% 73 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates CVLG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Covenant Logistics Group has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Covenant Logistics Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.16%. As of today, Covenant Logistics Group's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Covenant Logistics Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


CVLG vs HTLD, MRTN, ULH: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Covenant Logistics Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Covenant Logistics Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Covenant Logistics Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Covenant Logistics Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Covenant Logistics Group has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Covenant Logistics Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6.62 / 307.161
=2.16 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Covenant Logistics Group has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Covenant Logistics Group Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Covenant Logistics Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Covenant Logistics Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Covenant Logistics Group's current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Covenant Logistics Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covenant Logistics Group's Profitability Rank compare to HTLD and MRTN?
Covenant Logistics Group's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Covenant Logistics Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. Covenant Logistics Group's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.66, compared to a current price of $34.65 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Covenant Logistics Group'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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 (CVLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covenant Logistics Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $34.65 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.66. GuruFocus considers Covenant Logistics Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVLG:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $27.66 vs. price of $34.65 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CVLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Covenant Logistics Group Business Description

Address 400 Birmingham Highway, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37419
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.
73GF Score

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