Valuation check: JBHT's profit margin is 5.31%, below the Industrials sector average of 10.37%.
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) currently reports a profit margin of 5.31% as of June 2026. That compares with 4.59% in the prior-year period — up 15.7% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.37%. Use the charts on this page to explore J.B. Hunt Transport Services's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services's profit margin increased from 4.59% to 5.31% — a 15.7% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services's profit margin of 5.31% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.37%. That is roughly 48.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but J.B. Hunt Transport Services's current 5.31% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.37%) and against JBHT's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 5.31%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.37%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, and consider following JBHT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.