PEG Ratio
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Sector Performance
74th percentileJBHT
2.18x
Sector Median
0.94x
Sector Avg
3.01x
Deep Analysis
The PEG ratio (price/earnings-to-growth) of 2.18x means the stock trades at 2.18 times its earnings growth rate — a higher PEG suggests investors are paying more per unit of expected profit growth.
Against sector peers, the median PEG is 0.97x, placing JBHT in the 74th percentile — more expensive than roughly three-quarters of its sector. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year change available but a quarter-over-quarter rise of +26.7% from 1.72x to 2.18x. A rising PEG combined with a level well above the sector median signals elevated valuation relative to growth expectations, increasing downside risk if growth disappoints. This elevated and upward-trending PEG contradicts a neutral verdict, as it typically indicates overvaluation pressure rather than balanced risk/reward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PEG Ratio tell investors about JBHT?
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
How is the PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated as: P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate.
Who are JBHT's closest peers by PEG Ratio?
The closest peers by PEG Ratio include: NUE (0.06x), VLO (0.06x), LNC (0.05x), NKE (0.05x), NCLH (0.05x).
The Formula
P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate
Why It Matters
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
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2.18x
Sector Median
0.94x
Sector Avg
3.01x
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