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Hub GroupHUBG -0.16%78 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.40% as of Sep. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates HUBG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, Hub Group ranks better than 66.6% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Hub Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $114 Mil. Hub Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $1,784 Mil. Therefore, Hub Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 6.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hub Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HUBG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.22 Med: 8.3 Max: 19.57
Current: 5.88
During the past 13 years, Hub Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 19.57%. The lowest was 5.22%. And the median was 8.30%.
HUBG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 66.6% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.77
vs HUBG: 5.88
Hub Group (NAS:HUBG) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Hub Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Hub Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hub Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* 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.
HUBG vs PBI, CYRX, FWRD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Hub Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Hub Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hub Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hub Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.40% mean?
Hub Group (HUBG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.40% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Hub Group and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 8.30. Over the past decade, Hub Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.22 to 19.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Hub Group ranks #337 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Hub Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Hub Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.40% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 8.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.22 to a high of 19.57. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77. Hub Group's value of 6.40% is 69.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hub Group ranks #337 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hub Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hub Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PBI and CYRX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hub Group ranks #337 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Hub Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77. Hub Group's value of 6.40% is 69.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hub Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.22 to 19.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 3.77, Hub Group 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.77, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hub Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.40% is 69.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Hub Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hub Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.40%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 8.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hub Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hub Group (HUBG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.74, compared to a current price of $50.80 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.40%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 69.8% above the Transportation industry median of 3.77. Hub Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hub Group (HUBG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.40% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Hub Group (HUBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hub Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.80 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.74.
GuruFocus considers Hub Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HUBG:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.40% (23% below median its 10-year median of 8.30)
GF Value™: $35.74 vs. price of $50.80 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.8% above the Transportation median (#337 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HUBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hub Group ranks among the largest providers of rail intermodal service. Approximately 60% of consolidated revenue comes from Hub's intermodal and transportation solutions division. ITS includes its flagship intermodal operations, which use the Class I rail carriers for the underlying line-haul movement of containers, as well as its dedicated truckload shipping unit. Hub's logistics segment includes its asset-light truck brokerage operations along with its outsourced transportation management, warehousing and fulfillment, and heavy-goods final mile delivery offerings. Hub often makes tuck-in acquisitions that expand its brokerage, last-mile, and dedicated offerings.
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