Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)vsJB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT)
EXPD
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
$160.44
+0.19%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $21.79B
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
$283.31
+1.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $27.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc generates 8% more annual revenue ($12.13B vs $11.19B). EXPD leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs 5.1%. JBHT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.82. EXPD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
EXPD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
JBHT
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-79.7%
Fair Value
$90.10
Current Price
$160.44
$70.34 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for JBHT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 27.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.3x book value
4.4% revenue growth
7.5% margin — thin
4.6% revenue growth
5.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EXPD
The strongest argument for EXPD centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : JBHT
The strongest argument for JBHT centers on Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : EXPD
The primary concerns for EXPD are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : JBHT
The primary concerns for JBHT are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 44.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JBHT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
JBHT is growing revenue faster at 4.6% — sustainability is the question.
EXPD generates stronger free cash flow (297M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EXPD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
Expeditors (Expeditors International of Washington) is an American worldwide logistics and freight forwarding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an American transportation and logistics company based in Lowell, Arkansas.
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