Debt-to-Equity Ratio

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed money versus shareholder funds to finance its operations; a ratio of 0.36x means JBHT has $0.36 of debt for every $1 of equity, indicating conservative leverage.

Compared to sector peers, JBHT’s ratio of 0.36x is below the sector median of 0.73x, placing it in the 27th percentile, meaning most peers carry more debt relative to equity. No trend data is available — the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both reported as N/A, so the direction of this metric over time cannot be assessed. The combination of a low debt level with no trend information implies that the company currently has low financial risk, but the absence of historical context limits any conclusion about stability or change. This metric contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a low debt-to-equity ratio typically signals lower financial vulnerability, which would normally support a more favorable view.

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