JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) 3-Year RORE % : -2.37% (As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:JBHT JB Hunt Transport Services Inc WBO:JBHT
79 GF Score
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GF Value €163.01
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What is JB Hunt Transport Services 3-Year RORE %?

JB Hunt Transport Services WBO:JBHT -1.83% 79 3-Year RORE % is -2.37 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:JBHT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €163.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Transportation companies, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks worse than 54.18% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. JB Hunt Transport Services's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.37%.

The industry rank for JB Hunt Transport Services's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:JBHT's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
54.18% of 932 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.385 vs WBO:JBHT: -2.37

JB Hunt Transport Services  (WBO:JBHT) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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JB Hunt Transport Services 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JB Hunt Transport Services's 3-Year RORE % 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.

JB Hunt Transport Services 3-Year RORE % Chart

JB Hunt Transport Services Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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WBO:JBHT vs FDXF, CHRW, EXPD: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, JB Hunt Transport Services's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JB Hunt Transport Services's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JB Hunt Transport Services's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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JB Hunt Transport Services 3-Year RORE % Calculation

JB Hunt Transport Services's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 5.548-5.828 )/( 16.487-4.688 )
=-0.28/11.799
=-2.37 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -2.37 mean?
JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) has a 3-Year RORE % of -2.37 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #505 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services' 3-Year RORE % too high?
JB Hunt Transport Services' current 3-Year RORE % is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #505 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JB Hunt Transport Services has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JB Hunt Transport Services' 3-Year RORE % compare to FDXF and CHRW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #505 out of 932 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places JB Hunt Transport Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 4.39, based on 932 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JB Hunt Transport Services's current 3-Year RORE % is -2.37. 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 €163.01, compared to a current price of €252.20 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -2.37. JB Hunt Transport Services' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT), the current 3-Year RORE % is -2.37 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 €252.20 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €163.01. GuruFocus considers JB Hunt Transport Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:JBHT:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -2.37
  • GF Value™: €163.01 vs. price of €252.20 (54.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 11 warning signs

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.


JB Hunt Transport Services Business Description

Other Exchanges JBHT:USA0J71:UKJB1:Germany
Address 615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive, P.O. Box 130, Lowell, AR, USA, 72745-0130
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%).
79GF Score

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