Let’s talk about the popular J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT). The company’s shares saw a significant share price rise of over 20% in the past couple of months on the NASDAQGS. With many analysts covering the large-cap stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Let’s examine J.B. Hunt Transport Services’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.
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What is J.B. Hunt Transport Services worth?
According to my relative valuation model, the stock is currently overvalued. I’ve used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there’s not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock’s ratio of 27.41x is currently well-above the industry average of 19.7x, meaning that it is trading at a more expensive price relative to its peers. But, is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Given that J.B. Hunt Transport Services’s share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.
What kind of growth will J.B. Hunt Transport Services generate?
Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company’s future expectations. J.B. Hunt Transport Services’s earnings over the next few years are expected to increase by 45%, indicating a highly optimistic future ahead. This should lead to more robust cash flows, feeding into a higher share value.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? It seems like the market has well and truly priced in JBHT’s positive outlook, with shares trading above its fair value. At this current price, shareholders may be asking a different question – should I sell? If you believe JBHT should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards its real value can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on JBHT for a while, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its industry peers, which means it is likely that there is no more upside from mispricing. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for JBHT, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.
Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on J.B. Hunt Transport Services. You can find everything you need to know about J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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