P/E Ratio
Updated 63h ago
Sector Performance
81th percentileJBHT
44.0x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The current P/E ratio of 44.0x means that for every $1 of earnings JBHT generates, investors are paying $44 — a high price relative to profits.
Among sector peers, the median P/E is 24.8x, placing JBHT in the 82nd percentile, well above most competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the P/E rose 26.9%, increasing from 34.7x to 44.0x. A high and rapidly rising P/E can signal that investors are pricing in strong future growth, but it also raises risk if earnings fail to meet elevated expectations. This combination of a premium valuation and an upward trend suggests limited margin of safety, tilting the risk-reward balance toward caution. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the extreme level and positive momentum create uncertainty rather than a clear bullish or bearish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about JBHT?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are JBHT's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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44.0x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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