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JBHT Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

18.4%

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders’ invested capital; JBHT’s current 18.4% means it earns $18.40 for every $100 of equity.

Sector Performance

65th percentile

JBHT

18.4%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

16.7%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders’ invested capital; JBHT’s current 18.4% means it earns $18.40 for every $100 of equity.

This sits above the sector median of 13.5%, placing JBHT in the 64th percentile among peers. The trend is limited: the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +10.2%, rising from 16.7% to 18.4%. The combination of an above-median ROE and a positive quarterly gain suggests lower investment risk from profitability, though the lack of a yearly trend limits certainty. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as solid profitability is offset by insufficient trend data to justify a more favorable stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about JBHT?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are JBHT's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.