MRTN
Marten Transport Ltd
NASDAQ: MRTN · INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING
$11.66
-3.00% today
Updated 2026-10-28
Market cap
$961.97M
P/E ratio
73.62
P/S ratio
1.12x
EPS (TTM)
$0.16
Dividend yield
1.95%
52W range
$9 – $18
Volume
0.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
53
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+8.0
Quality
A4.0
Profitability
C5.3
Valuation
C+2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
4.7
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$15.75
+35.08%
12-Month target
$5.04
-56.78%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$20.52
Margin of safety
+33.24%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 4.69 — safe zone
+ Free cash flow $22.57M — positive
+ 33.24% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.00x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Thin margins at 1.55%
- P/E 73.62x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.26B | $1.13B | $963.71M | $883.65M | $860.41M |
| Net income | $110.35M | $70.37M | $26.92M | $17.44M | $2.91M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.16 |
| Free cash flow | $42.87M | $-76.18M | $-98.42M | $-51.06M | $22.57M |
| Profit margin | 8.73% | 6.22% | 2.79% | 1.97% | 1.55% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-28 | KOHL, TIMOTHY M | Buy | 95 | — |
| 2019-06-28 | HINNENDAEL, JAMES J | Buy | 54 | — |
| 2019-05-07 | WINKEL, THOMAS J | Buy | 1,500 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Marten Transport Ltd trades at $11.66. representing a P/E of 73.62x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 53/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 4.69, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $860.41M. with profit margins at 1.55%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $20.52.
Frequently asked questions
What is Marten Transport Ltd's stock price?
Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN) trades at $11.66, on a P/E of 73.6x and a P/S of 1.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Marten Transport Ltd overvalued?
Marten Transport Ltd carries a Smart Value Score of 53/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $20.52 versus the $11.66 price, a 33.2% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $15.75, about 35.1% above the current $11.66. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $20.52, a +33.2% margin of safety versus today's $11.66. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Marten Transport Ltd's revenue?
Marten Transport Ltd's trailing twelve-month revenue is $860.41M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Marten Transport Ltd's Altman Z-Score is 4.69, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryTRUCKING
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.12x
ROE1.74%
Beta1.01
50D MA$13.57
200D MA$14.51
Shares out0.08B
Float0.06B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.7M
Performance
1 week-5.06%
1 month-6.97%
3 months-19.92%
YTD+5.62%
1 year+21.66%
3 years—
5 years—