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

Should you buy Marten Transport stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Marten Transport 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 Marten Transport include ArcBest (ARCB), Heartland Express (HTLD), Hub Group (HUBG), J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), and Landstar System (LSTR). These companies are all part of the "transportation" sector.

How does Marten Transport compare to ArcBest?

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

Marten Transport has a net margin of 1.68% compared to ArcBest's net margin of 1.38%. ArcBest's return on equity of 6.15% beat Marten Transport's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ArcBest1.38% 6.15% 3.24%
Marten Transport 1.68%1.89%1.50%

99.3% of ArcBest shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.1% of Marten Transport shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of ArcBest shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

ArcBest presently has a consensus price target of $151.85, suggesting a potential downside of 4.02%. Given ArcBest's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe ArcBest is more favorable than Marten Transport.

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
Marten Transport
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, ArcBest had 18 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for ArcBest and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. ArcBest's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Marten Transport's score of 0.33 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
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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ArcBest$4.04B0.87$60.10M$2.4365.10
Marten Transport$883.65M1.61$17.44M$0.1991.68

ArcBest pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. ArcBest pays out 19.8% 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.

ArcBest has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its share price is 57% 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

ArcBest beats Marten Transport on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marten Transport compare to Heartland Express?

Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) and Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marten Transport$883.65M1.61$17.44M$0.1991.68
Heartland Express$805.71M1.45-$52.45M-$0.56N/A

Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Heartland Express pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. 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. Heartland Express pays out -14.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Marten Transport has a net margin of 1.68% compared to Heartland Express' net margin of -5.69%. Marten Transport's return on equity of 1.89% beat Heartland Express' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marten Transport1.68% 1.89% 1.50%
Heartland Express -5.69%-3.70%-2.30%

Marten Transport has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Heartland Express has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

Heartland Express has a consensus target price of $12.80, suggesting a potential downside of 15.12%. Given Heartland Express' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Heartland Express is more favorable than Marten Transport.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marten Transport
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Heartland Express
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Heartland Express had 1 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Heartland Express and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. Heartland Express' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Marten Transport's score of 0.33 indicating that Heartland Express is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
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
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

69.1% of Marten Transport shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.5% of Heartland Express shares are held by institutional investors. 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.6% of Heartland Express shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Marten Transport beats Heartland Express on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marten Transport compare to Hub Group?

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

Hub Group currently has a consensus price target of $43.14, suggesting a potential downside of 14.26%. Given Hub Group's higher possible 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 a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marten Transport has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hub Group$3.95B0.78$103.99M$1.7329.09
Marten Transport$883.65M1.61$17.44M$0.1991.68

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 GroupN/A N/A N/A
Marten Transport 1.68%1.89%1.50%

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

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

Summary

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

How does Marten Transport compare to J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays out 25.5% 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. 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, 69.1% of Marten Transport shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Marten Transport's net margin of 1.68%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' return on equity of 18.75% beat Marten Transport's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
J.B. Hunt Transport Services5.31% 18.75% 8.46%
Marten Transport 1.68%1.89%1.50%

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marten Transport has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, J.B. Hunt Transport Services had 56 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 58 mentions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Marten Transport's score of 0.33 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)
6 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services presently has a consensus target price of $286.30, suggesting a potential downside of 1.48%. Given J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe J.B. Hunt Transport Services is more favorable than Marten Transport.

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
Marten Transport
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
J.B. Hunt Transport Services$12.00B2.28$598.28M$7.0641.16
Marten Transport$883.65M1.61$17.44M$0.1991.68

Summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services beats Marten Transport on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marten Transport compare to Landstar System?

Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) and Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Landstar System has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marten Transport has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

98.0% of Landstar System shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.1% of Marten Transport shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Landstar System shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Landstar System$4.74B1.51$115.01M$3.6258.33
Marten Transport$883.65M1.61$17.44M$0.1991.68

Landstar System presently has a consensus price target of $192.42, suggesting a potential downside of 8.88%. Given Landstar System's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Landstar System is more favorable than Marten Transport.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Landstar System
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Marten Transport
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Landstar System has a net margin of 2.62% compared to Marten Transport's net margin of 1.68%. Landstar System's return on equity of 19.49% beat Marten Transport's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Landstar System2.62% 19.49% 10.06%
Marten Transport 1.68%1.89%1.50%

In the previous week, Landstar System had 10 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Landstar System and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. Landstar System's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Marten Transport's score of 0.33 indicating that Landstar System is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Landstar System
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
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

Landstar System pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Landstar System pays out 44.2% 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. Landstar System has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Summary

Landstar System beats Marten Transport on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MRTN vs. The Competition

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MetricMarten TransportTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.44B$10.96B$8.96B$12.28B
Dividend Yield1.36%0.79%974.03%9.39%
P/E Ratio91.6978.1924.8823.95
Price / Sales1.612.064.5390.33
Price / Cash11.7117.658.5547.25
Price / Book1.854.962.256.14
Net Income$17.44M$169.32M$532.19M$331.74M
7 Day Performance-0.06%0.88%-0.51%-1.82%
1 Month Performance3.38%3.38%-1.68%-1.45%
1 Year Performance35.56%54.56%27.05%16.32%

Marten Transport Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MRTN
Marten Transport
2.307 of 5 stars		$17.50
+0.5%		N/A+36.6%$1.43B$883.65M92.063,502
ARCB
ArcBest
3.1806 of 5 stars		$151.58
+1.4%		$147.83
-2.5%		+101.4%$3.37B$4.01B62.3814,000
HTLD
Heartland Express
3.6282 of 5 stars		$15.04
+1.1%		$12.80
-14.9%		+81.0%$1.17B$805.71MN/A4,560
HUBG
Hub Group
2.7909 of 5 stars		$47.28
-0.9%		$43.14
-8.8%		+48.6%$2.89B$3.73B27.336,500
JBHT
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
4.0039 of 5 stars		$280.87
-0.8%		$263.04
-6.3%		+95.2%$26.49B$12.00B43.4831,750

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