ARCB (ArcBest) ROCE %: 0.66% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is ArcBest ROCE %?

ArcBest ARCB -2.57% 80 ROCE % is 0.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ARCB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. ArcBest's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66%.

ArcBest (NAS:ARCB) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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ArcBest ROCE % Historical Data

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21.03

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12.84

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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.56	8.68	12.50	-1.60	0.66

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ArcBest ROCE % Calculation

ArcBest's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	95.458	/	( ( (2429.731 - 665.985)	+	(2452.662 - 656.888) )	/ 2 )
	=	95.458	/	( (1763.746	+	1795.774)	/ 2 )
	=	95.458	/	1779.76
	=	5.36 %

ArcBest's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	11.816	/	( ( (2452.662 - 656.888)	+	(2458.396 - 692.028) )	/ 2 )
	=	11.816	/	( ( 1795.774	+	1766.368 )	/ 2 )
	=	11.816	/	1781.071
	=	0.66 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 0.66% mean?

ArcBest (ARCB) has a ROCE % of 0.66% as of Mar. 2026.

Is ArcBest's ROCE % too high?

ArcBest's current ROCE % is 0.66%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.73. ArcBest's value of 0.66% is 91.5% below this industry median. Overall, ArcBest has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does ArcBest's ROCE % compare to WERN and RXO?

ArcBest's ROCE % of 0.66% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.73. ArcBest's value of 0.66% is 91.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Transportation company?

The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.73, based on 989 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ArcBest's current ROCE % of 0.66% is 91.5% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ArcBest's current ROCE % is 0.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is ArcBest stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest (ARCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.44, compared to a current price of $147.25 — trading 43.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 0.66% and 91.5% below the Transportation industry median of 7.73. ArcBest's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ArcBest (ARCB), the current ROCE % is 0.66% 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 ArcBest (ARCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $147.25 is trading 43.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $102.44. GuruFocus considers ArcBest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARCB:

ROCE %: 0.66%
GF Value™: $102.44 vs. price of $147.25 (43.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 91.5% below the Transportation median

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ArcBest Business Description

Industry Industrials Transportation

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Address 8401 McClure Drive, Fort Smith, AR, USA, 72916

Website https://www.arcb.com

ArcBest Corp is an integrated logistics company that leverages technology and a full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' supply chain needs. The company has two reportable operating segments: Asset-Based, which generates maximum revenue, and Asset-Light. The Asset-Based segment's operations include national, inter-regional, and regional transportation of general commodities through standard, expedited, and guaranteed less-than-truckload services. The Asset-Light segment represents the company's offerings in ground expedite, intermodal, household goods moving, managed transportation, warehousing and distribution, and international freight transportation for air, ocean, and ground.

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