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JBHT Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.31x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The debt-to-equity ratio splits total liabilities by shareholders’ equity; at 0.31x, JBHT carries only 31 cents of debt for every dollar of equity, indicating a conservative capital structure.

Sector Performance

25th percentile

JBHT

0.31x

Sector Median

0.74x

Sector Avg

2.51x

Prior Period

0.36x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The debt-to-equity ratio splits total liabilities by shareholders’ equity; at 0.31x, JBHT carries only 31 cents of debt for every dollar of equity, indicating a conservative capital structure.

This sits well below the sector median of 0.73x and places JBHT in the 25th percentile among peers, meaning most comparable companies carry more debt relative to equity. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio fell 13.9%, from 0.36x to 0.31x in the most recent period. Lower leverage reduces financial risk and can make the stock more resilient if earnings pressure appears, while the downward move suggests the company is further deleveraging or building equity. That combination supports a NEUTRAL view: low debt is a positive quality factor, but it does not by itself point to above-average upside. So this metric supports the overall neutral verdict rather than contradicting it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about JBHT?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are JBHT's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.