(MRTN) Marten Transport - Ratings and Ratios

Marten Transport, Ltd. is a leading temperature-sensitive truckload carrier serving shippers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The company operates through four distinct business segments: Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, and Brokerage. The Truckload segment specializes in transporting food, consumer packaged goods, and dry freight, offering regional short-haul and medium-to-long-haul services. The Dedicated segment provides tailored transportation solutions using specialized equipment such as temperature-controlled trailers and dry vans. The Intermodal segment combines rail and road transportation, utilizing refrigerated containers and temperature-controlled trailers on rail flatcars, complemented by tractors and contracted carriers. The Brokerage segment arranges third-party carrier services for customers freight. As of December 31, 2024, Marten Transport operated a fleet of 3,006 tractors, including 2,918 company-owned tractors and 88 provided by independent contractors. Founded in 1946, the company is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.

Based on the provided data, Marten Transports stock (NASDAQ:MRTN) is currently trading at $13.08, slightly below its 20-day SMA of $13.10 and 50-day SMA of $13.65, but significantly below its 200-day SMA of $15.85. This indicates potential short-term consolidation. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.48 suggests moderate volatility. From a fundamental perspective, the companys market cap of $1.085 billion, P/E ratio of 49.69, and P/S ratio of 1.16 reflect a premium valuation. The return on equity (RoE) of 3.51% is relatively low compared to industry peers. Considering these factors, the stock may face near-term headwinds due to its elevated valuation and recent underperformance relative to its moving averages.