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ODFL P/E Ratio Analysis

41.9x

Updated 249h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 41.9x compares a company’s share price to its yearly earnings per share, so investors are paying $41.90 for every $1 of current profit.

Sector Performance

81th percentile

ODFL

41.9x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

45.5x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 41.9x compares a company’s share price to its yearly earnings per share, so investors are paying $41.90 for every $1 of current profit.

That is well above the sector median of 23.4x, placing ODFL in the 81st percentile among sector peers, meaning most competitors trade at lower multiples. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -8.0%, showing the multiple has narrowed from 45.5x to 41.9x in the latest period. With the level still far above the sector norm and only a modest recent decline, the valuation leaves little room for earnings disappointment. The high percentile rank signals elevated expectations, while the slight QoQ drop hints at early cooling. This metric supports the CAUTIOUS verdict, as the price remains rich relative to both peers and historical earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about ODFL?

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 ODFL's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: WELL (102.4x), IAC (104.9x), FORM (108.1x), MCHP (113.5x), MTSI (118.9x).

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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.