JBHT FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
At 3.6%, FCF Yield (free cash flow divided by market value, a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the stock price) means the company generates $3.60 of free cash flow per $100 of equity value.
Sector Performance
46th percentileJBHT
3.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.6%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
At 3.6%, FCF Yield (free cash flow divided by market value, a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the stock price) means the company generates $3.60 of free cash flow per $100 of equity value.
This is below the sector median of 4.2%, placing JBHT at the 43rd percentile among its peers, so it offers less cash return than most similar companies. The trend is stable, with no year-over-year change reported and a -2.7% quarter-over-quarter decline from 3.7% to 3.6%, reflecting a mild but consistent flatness. The combination of a level below the sector norm and a stable, slightly easing trend points to average risk with no immediate catalyst or deterioration. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the cash generation neither stands out as an advantage nor signals a problem relative to the stock’s valuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about JBHT?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are JBHT's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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3.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How JBHT's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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