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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. JB Hunt Transport Services's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN10,210 Mil. JB Hunt Transport Services's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN139,126 Mil. Therefore, JB Hunt Transport Services's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JB Hunt Transport Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:JBHT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.96 Med: 10.28 Max: 16.54
Current: 7.9
During the past 13 years, JB Hunt Transport Services's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.54%. The lowest was 6.96%. And the median was 10.28%.
MEX:JBHT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 77.8% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.78
vs MEX:JBHT: 7.90
JB Hunt Transport Services (MEX:JBHT) 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.
JB Hunt Transport Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
JB Hunt Transport Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
MEX:JBHT vs FDXF, CHRW, EXPD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, JB Hunt Transport Services'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.
JB Hunt Transport Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JB Hunt Transport Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JB Hunt Transport Services'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.34% mean?
JB Hunt Transport Services (MEX:JBHT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.34% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 10.28. Over the past decade, JB Hunt Transport Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.96 to 16.54. According to the industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #224 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
JB Hunt Transport Services' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.34% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 10.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.96 to a high of 16.54. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. JB Hunt Transport Services' value of 7.34% is 94.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #224 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JB Hunt Transport Services has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JB Hunt Transport Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FDXF and CHRW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #224 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places JB Hunt Transport Services in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. JB Hunt Transport Services' value of 7.34% is 94.2% above this benchmark. Historically, JB Hunt Transport Services' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.96 to 16.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.28 vs. the industry median of 3.78, JB Hunt Transport Services 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 3.78, 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. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.34% is 94.2% 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 JB Hunt Transport Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.34%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 10.28. 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?
JB Hunt Transport Services (MEX:JBHT) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.34%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,683.40, compared to a current price of MXN4,092.34 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.34%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 10.28 and 94.2% above the Transportation industry median of 3.78. JB Hunt Transport Services' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 11 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 JB Hunt Transport Services (MEX:JBHT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.34% 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 (MEX:JBHT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Hunt Transport Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,092.34 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,683.40.
Key valuation signals for MEX:JBHT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.34% (29% below median its 10-year median of 10.28)
GF Value™: MXN2,683.40 vs. price of MXN4,092.34 (52.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.2% above the Transportation median (#224 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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%).
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