Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ARCB or HUBG?

Hub Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ArcBest. Hub Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ArcBest, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio ArcBest $4.04B 0.87 $60.10M $2.43 65.10 Hub Group $3.95B 0.78 $103.99M $1.73 29.09

Is ARCB or HUBG more profitable?

ArcBest has a net margin of 1.38% compared to Hub Group's net margin of 0.00%. ArcBest's return on equity of 6.15% beat Hub Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ArcBest 1.38% 6.15% 3.24% Hub Group N/A N/A N/A

Does the media refer more to ARCB or HUBG?

In the previous week, Hub Group had 14 more articles in the media than ArcBest. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Hub Group and 20 mentions for ArcBest. ArcBest's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Hub Group's score of 0.03 indicating that ArcBest is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ArcBest 3 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 11 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Hub Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 34 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, HUBG or HTLD?

Hub Group has higher revenue and earnings than Heartland Express. Heartland Express is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hub Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Hub Group $3.95B 0.78 $103.99M $1.73 29.09 Heartland Express $805.71M 1.45 -$52.45M -$0.56 N/A

Does the media prefer HUBG or HTLD?

In the previous week, Hub Group had 31 more articles in the media than Heartland Express. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Hub Group and 3 mentions for Heartland Express. Heartland Express' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Hub Group's score of 0.03 indicating that Heartland Express is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Hub Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 34 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Heartland Express 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer JBHT or HUBG?

In the previous week, J.B. Hunt Transport Services had 26 more articles in the media than Hub Group. MarketBeat recorded 60 mentions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services and 34 mentions for Hub Group. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Hub Group's score of 0.03 indicating that J.B. Hunt Transport Services is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment J.B. Hunt Transport Services 21 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 20 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Hub Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 34 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, HUBG or LSTR?

Landstar System has higher revenue and earnings than Hub Group. Hub Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Landstar System, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Hub Group $3.95B 0.78 $103.99M $1.73 29.09 Landstar System $4.74B 1.51 $115.01M $3.62 58.33

Does the media prefer HUBG or LSTR?

In the previous week, Hub Group had 20 more articles in the media than Landstar System. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Hub Group and 14 mentions for Landstar System. Landstar System's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Hub Group's score of 0.03 indicating that Landstar System is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Hub Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 34 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Landstar System 6 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend HUBG or MRTN?

Hub Group currently has a consensus target price of $43.14, suggesting a potential downside of 14.26%. Given Hub Group's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Hub Group is more favorable than Marten Transport. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Hub Group 1 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.35 Marten Transport 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, HUBG or MRTN?

Hub Group has higher revenue and earnings than Marten Transport. Hub Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Hub Group $3.95B 0.78 $103.99M $1.73 29.09 Marten Transport $883.65M 1.61 $17.44M $0.19 91.68

Does the media prefer HUBG or MRTN?

In the previous week, Hub Group had 32 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Hub Group and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. Marten Transport's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Hub Group's score of 0.03 indicating that Marten Transport is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Hub Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 34 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Marten Transport 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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HUBG vs. ARCB, HTLD, JBHT, LSTR, and MRTN

Should you buy Hub Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Hub Group with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Hub Group include ArcBest (ARCB), Heartland Express (HTLD), J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), Landstar System (LSTR), and Marten Transport (MRTN). These companies are all part of the "transportation" sector.

How does Hub Group compare to ArcBest?

ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) and Hub Group (NASDAQ:HUBG) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Hub Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ArcBest. Hub Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ArcBest, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ArcBest	$4.04B	0.87	$60.10M	$2.43	65.10
Hub Group	$3.95B	0.78	$103.99M	$1.73	29.09

ArcBest has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hub Group has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

ArcBest has a net margin of 1.38% compared to Hub Group's net margin of 0.00%. ArcBest's return on equity of 6.15% beat Hub Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ArcBest	1.38%	6.15%	3.24%
Hub Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, Hub Group had 14 more articles in the media than ArcBest. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Hub Group and 20 mentions for ArcBest. ArcBest's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Hub Group's score of 0.03 indicating that ArcBest is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ArcBest	3 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Hub Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	34 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

ArcBest pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Hub Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. ArcBest pays out 19.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hub Group pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

ArcBest currently has a consensus target price of $151.85, indicating a potential downside of 4.02%. Hub Group has a consensus target price of $43.14, indicating a potential downside of 14.26%. Given ArcBest's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ArcBest is more favorable than Hub Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ArcBest	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.73
Hub Group	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.35

99.3% of ArcBest shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.8% of Hub Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of ArcBest shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Hub Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

ArcBest beats Hub Group on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hub Group compare to Heartland Express?

Hub Group (NASDAQ:HUBG) and Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Hub Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Heartland Express' net margin of -5.69%. Hub Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Heartland Express' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hub Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
Heartland Express	-5.69%	-3.70%	-2.30%

46.8% of Hub Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.5% of Heartland Express shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Hub Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.6% of Heartland Express shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Hub Group has higher revenue and earnings than Heartland Express. Heartland Express is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hub Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hub Group	$3.95B	0.78	$103.99M	$1.73	29.09
Heartland Express	$805.71M	1.45	-$52.45M	-$0.56	N/A

Hub Group has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Heartland Express has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

Hub Group presently has a consensus price target of $43.14, indicating a potential downside of 14.26%. Heartland Express has a consensus price target of $12.80, indicating a potential downside of 15.12%. Given Hub Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Hub Group is more favorable than Heartland Express.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hub Group	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.35
Heartland Express	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Hub Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Heartland Express pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Hub Group pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Heartland Express pays out -14.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Hub Group had 31 more articles in the media than Heartland Express. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Hub Group and 3 mentions for Heartland Express. Heartland Express' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Hub Group's score of 0.03 indicating that Heartland Express is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Hub Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	34 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Heartland Express	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Hub Group beats Heartland Express on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hub Group compare to J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) and Hub Group (NASDAQ:HUBG) are both transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services currently has a consensus price target of $286.30, suggesting a potential downside of 1.48%. Hub Group has a consensus price target of $43.14, suggesting a potential downside of 14.26%. Given J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe J.B. Hunt Transport Services is more favorable than Hub Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.62
Hub Group	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.35

J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Hub Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays out 25.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hub Group pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. J.B. Hunt Transport Services has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years.

75.0% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.8% of Hub Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Hub Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, J.B. Hunt Transport Services had 26 more articles in the media than Hub Group. MarketBeat recorded 60 mentions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services and 34 mentions for Hub Group. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Hub Group's score of 0.03 indicating that J.B. Hunt Transport Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	21 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	20 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Hub Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	34 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Hub Group's net margin of 0.00%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' return on equity of 18.75% beat Hub Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	5.31%	18.75%	8.46%
Hub Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hub Group has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has higher revenue and earnings than Hub Group. Hub Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than J.B. Hunt Transport Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	$12.00B	2.28	$598.28M	$7.06	41.16
Hub Group	$3.95B	0.78	$103.99M	$1.73	29.09

Summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services beats Hub Group on 18 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hub Group compare to Landstar System?

Hub Group (NASDAQ:HUBG) and Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and risk.

Hub Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Landstar System pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Hub Group pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Landstar System pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Landstar System has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Hub Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Hub Group had 20 more articles in the media than Landstar System. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Hub Group and 14 mentions for Landstar System. Landstar System's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Hub Group's score of 0.03 indicating that Landstar System is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Hub Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	34 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Landstar System	6 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Hub Group currently has a consensus target price of $43.14, indicating a potential downside of 14.26%. Landstar System has a consensus target price of $192.42, indicating a potential downside of 8.88%. Given Landstar System's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Landstar System is more favorable than Hub Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hub Group	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.35
Landstar System	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

Hub Group has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Landstar System has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

46.8% of Hub Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.0% of Landstar System shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Hub Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Landstar System shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Landstar System has a net margin of 2.62% compared to Hub Group's net margin of 0.00%. Landstar System's return on equity of 19.49% beat Hub Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hub Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
Landstar System	2.62%	19.49%	10.06%

Landstar System has higher revenue and earnings than Hub Group. Hub Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Landstar System, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hub Group	$3.95B	0.78	$103.99M	$1.73	29.09
Landstar System	$4.74B	1.51	$115.01M	$3.62	58.33

Summary

Landstar System beats Hub Group on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Hub Group compare to Marten Transport?

Hub Group (NASDAQ:HUBG) and Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Hub Group currently has a consensus target price of $43.14, suggesting a potential downside of 14.26%. Given Hub Group's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Hub Group is more favorable than Marten Transport.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hub Group	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.35
Marten Transport	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Hub Group has higher revenue and earnings than Marten Transport. Hub Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hub Group	$3.95B	0.78	$103.99M	$1.73	29.09
Marten Transport	$883.65M	1.61	$17.44M	$0.19	91.68

In the previous week, Hub Group had 32 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Hub Group and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. Marten Transport's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Hub Group's score of 0.03 indicating that Marten Transport is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Hub Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	34 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Marten Transport	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

46.8% of Hub Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.1% of Marten Transport shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Hub Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Hub Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Hub Group pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marten Transport pays out 126.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Marten Transport has a net margin of 1.68% compared to Hub Group's net margin of 0.00%. Marten Transport's return on equity of 1.89% beat Hub Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hub Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
Marten Transport	1.68%	1.89%	1.50%

Hub Group has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marten Transport has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Marten Transport beats Hub Group on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Hub Group	TRANS Industry	Transportation Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$3.13B	$7.69B	$8.95B	$12.28B
Dividend Yield	0.98%	2.55%	974.03%	9.39%
P/E Ratio	29.09	30.63	24.87	23.94
Price / Sales	0.78	2.92	4.46	90.33
Price / Cash	10.15	10.28	8.55	47.25
Price / Book	1.82	2.74	2.25	6.14
Net Income	$103.99M	$243.42M	$532.19M	$331.74M
7 Day Performance	6.43%	-0.05%	-0.58%	-1.82%
1 Month Performance	13.46%	0.11%	-1.74%	-1.45%
1 Year Performance	48.22%	-3.65%	27.05%	16.32%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
HUBG Hub Group	2.7819 of 5 stars	$50.32 -1.8%	$43.14 -14.3%	+48.6%	$3.13B	$3.95B	29.09	6,500	Trending News
ARCB ArcBest	3.1667 of 5 stars	$150.38 +0.6%	$147.83 -1.7%	+101.4%	$3.37B	$4.01B	62.25	14,000
HTLD Heartland Express	3.606 of 5 stars	$14.94 +0.5%	$12.80 -14.3%	+81.0%	$1.16B	$805.71M	N/A	4,560	Upcoming Earnings
JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services	4.2611 of 5 stars	$280.08 -1.0%	$263.04 -6.1%	+95.2%	$26.41B	$12.00B	43.36	31,750	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
LSTR Landstar System	3.995 of 5 stars	$211.25 -0.8%	$193.27 -8.5%	+55.0%	$7.17B	$4.74B	58.38	1,378	Upcoming Earnings

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Hub Group (HUBG) Competitors

HUBG vs. ARCB, HTLD, JBHT, LSTR, and MRTN

How does Hub Group compare to ArcBest?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ARCB or HUBG?

Which has more risk & volatility, ARCB or HUBG?

Is ARCB or HUBG more profitable?

Does the media refer more to ARCB or HUBG?

Is ARCB or HUBG a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend ARCB or HUBG?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ARCB or HUBG?

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How does Hub Group compare to Heartland Express?

Is HUBG or HTLD more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in HUBG or HTLD?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, HUBG or HTLD?

Which has more volatility & risk, HUBG or HTLD?

Do analysts recommend HUBG or HTLD?

Is HUBG or HTLD a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer HUBG or HTLD?

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How does Hub Group compare to J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

Do analysts rate JBHT or HUBG?

Is JBHT or HUBG a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of JBHT or HUBG?

Does the media prefer JBHT or HUBG?

Is JBHT or HUBG more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, JBHT or HUBG?

Which has better valuation and earnings, JBHT or HUBG?

Summary

How does Hub Group compare to Landstar System?

Is HUBG or LSTR a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer HUBG or LSTR?

Do analysts prefer HUBG or LSTR?

Which has more volatility and risk, HUBG or LSTR?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in HUBG or LSTR?

Is HUBG or LSTR more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, HUBG or LSTR?

Summary

How does Hub Group compare to Marten Transport?

Do analysts recommend HUBG or MRTN?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, HUBG or MRTN?

Does the media prefer HUBG or MRTN?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of HUBG or MRTN?

Is HUBG or MRTN a better dividend stock?

Is HUBG or MRTN more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, HUBG or MRTN?

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