(ODFL) Old Dominion Freight Line - Overview

Sector: Industrials | Industry: Trucking | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 41.346m USD | Total Return: 20% in 12m

LTL Shipping, Logistics, Freight Brokerage, Supply Chain Consulting
Total Rating 69
Safety 76
Buy Signal 0.50
Trucking
Industry Rotation: +12.1
Market Cap: 41.3B
Avg Turnover: 379M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility36.8%
VaR 5th Pctl6.29%
VaR vs Median3.67%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.56
Rel. Str. IBD76.8
Rel. Str. Peer Group15.6
Character TTM
Beta1.030
Beta Downside1.395
Hurst Exponent0.514
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD45.18%
CAGR/Max DD0.25
CAGR/Mean DD0.67
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of ODFL over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 1.7, "2021-06": 2.31, "2021-09": 2.47, "2021-12": 2.41, "2022-03": 2.6, "2022-06": 3.3, "2022-09": 3.36, "2022-12": 2.92, "2023-03": 2.58, "2023-06": 2.65, "2023-09": 3.09, "2023-12": 2.94, "2024-03": 1.34, "2024-06": 1.48, "2024-09": 1.43, "2024-12": 1.23, "2025-03": 1.19, "2025-06": 1.27, "2025-09": 1.28, "2025-12": 1.09, "2026-03": 1.14,
EPS CAGR: -24.68%
EPS Trend: -92.8%
Last SUE: 2.61
Qual. Beats: 1
Revenue Revenue of ODFL over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 1126.515, 2021-06: 1319.409, 2021-09: 1400.046, 2021-12: 1410.358, 2022-03: 1497.28, 2022-06: 1667.448, 2022-09: 1603.69, 2022-12: 1491.659, 2023-03: 1442.136, 2023-06: 1413.189, 2023-09: 1515.277, 2023-12: 1495.55, 2024-03: 1460.073, 2024-06: 1498.697, 2024-09: 1470.211, 2024-12: 1385.829, 2025-03: 1374.858, 2025-06: 1407.724, 2025-09: 1406.511, 2025-12: 1307.296, 2026-03: 1334.696,
Rev. CAGR: -5.76%
Rev. Trend: -83.6%
Last SUE: 2.04
Qual. Beats: 1

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Description: ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) is a North American motor carrier specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation. The company provides regional and national freight services, supplemented by expedited shipping, container drayage, and supply chain consulting. Its operational infrastructure includes a vast fleet of tractors and trailers supported by internal maintenance centers.

The LTL business model relies on a hub-and-spoke network to consolidate shipments from multiple customers into single trailers, maximizing fuel and labor efficiency. Unlike standard truckload carriers, LTL providers require significant capital investment in sorting terminals to manage complex logistics flows. Investors can examine detailed financial metrics on ValueRay to further evaluate the companys performance.

Founded in 1934 and based in North Carolina, Old Dominion operates as a major player in the Cargo Ground Transportation sub-industry. The company maintains its competitive position through a balance of direct freight hauling and value-added brokerage services.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • LTL yield improvement through disciplined pricing and fuel surcharge revenue
  • Tonnage growth driven by market share gains from distressed competitors
  • Operating ratio efficiency resulting from high-density network and low claims
  • Industrial production levels and consumer demand impact freight volume trends
  • Capital expenditure on service center expansion increases long-term capacity potential
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 7.5
Net Income: 1.01b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.18 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 2.84 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 6.13% < 20% (prev 3.09%; Δ 3.04% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.25 > 3% & CFO 1.41b > Net Income 1.01b
Net Debt (-248.1m) to EBITDA (1.71b): -0.15 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.57 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (209.3m) vs 12m ago -1.95% < -2%
Gross Margin: 30.91% > 18% (prev 0.34%; Δ 3.06k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 97.88% > 50% (prev 104.3%; Δ -6.45% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.26k > 6 (EBITDA TTM 1.71b / Interest Expense TTM 593k)
Altman Z'' 7.87
A: 0.06 (Total Current Assets 926.2m - Total Current Liabilities 591.7m) / Total Assets 5.66b
B: 0.73 (Retained Earnings 4.14b / Total Assets 5.66b)
C: 0.24 (EBIT TTM 1.34b / Avg Total Assets 5.57b)
D: 3.31 (Book Value of Equity 4.17b / Total Liabilities 1.26b)
Altman-Z'' Score: 7.87 = AAA
Beneish M -3.00
DSRI: 1.05 (Receivables 566.5m/568.5m, Revenue 5.46b/5.73b)
GMI: 1.11 (GM 30.91% / 34.36%)
AQI: 0.98 (AQ_t 0.05 / AQ_t-1 0.05)
SGI: 0.95 (Revenue 5.46b / 5.73b)
TATA: -0.07 (NI 1.01b - CFO 1.41b) / TA 5.66b)
Beneish M-Score: -3.00 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of ODFL shares? As of May 20, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 204.46 with a total of 1,871,036 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.98%, over one month by -8.47%, over three months by +4.91% and over the past year by +19.98%.
Is ODFL a buy, sell or hold? Old Dominion Freight Line has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.40. Therefor, it is recommend to hold ODFL.
  • StrongBuy: 6
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 15
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 2
What are the forecasts/targets for the ODFL price?
Analysts Target Price 210.6 3%
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 16 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 41.5052
P/E Forward = 38.61
P/S = 7.5778
P/B = 9.3748
P/EG = 2.8282
Revenue TTM = 5.46b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.34b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.71b USD
Long Term Debt = 20.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 20.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 40.0m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -248.1m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 41.10b USD (41.35b + Debt 40.0m - CCE 288.1m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.26k (Ebit TTM 1.34b / Interest Expense TTM 593k)
EV/FCF = 40.38x (Enterprise Value 41.10b / FCF TTM 1.02b)
FCF Yield = 2.48% (FCF TTM 1.02b / Enterprise Value 41.10b)
FCF Margin = 18.65% (FCF TTM 1.02b / Revenue TTM 5.46b)
Net Margin = 18.46% (Net Income TTM 1.01b / Revenue TTM 5.46b)
Gross Margin = 30.91% ((Revenue TTM 5.46b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.77b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 27.67% (prev 30.08%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 7.27 (Enterprise Value 41.10b / Total Assets 5.66b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.75% (Interest Expense 299k / Debt 40.0m)
Taxrate = 25.00% (79.4m / 317.7m)
NOPAT = 1.00b (EBIT 1.34b * (1 - 25.00%))
Current Ratio = 1.57 (Total Current Assets 926.2m / Total Current Liabilities 591.7m)
Debt / Equity = 0.01 (Debt 40.0m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 4.40b)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.15 (Net Debt -248.1m / EBITDA 1.71b)
Debt / FCF = -0.24 (Net Debt -248.1m / FCF TTM 1.02b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.30b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 18.07% (Net Income 1.01b / Total Assets 5.66b)
RoE = 23.42% (Net Income TTM 1.01b / Total Stockholder Equity 4.30b)
RoCE = 30.99% (EBIT 1.34b / Capital Employed (Equity 4.30b + L.T.Debt 20.0m))
RoIC = 23.00% (NOPAT 1.00b / Invested Capital 4.37b)
WACC = 9.59% (E(41.35b)/V(41.39b) * Re(9.60%) + D(40.0m)/V(41.39b) * Rd(0.75%) * (1-Tc(0.25)))
Discount Rate = 9.60% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -95.56 | Cagr: -2.05%
[DCF] Terminal Value 72.96% ; FCFF base≈943.5m ; Y1≈950.9m ; Y5≈1.02b
[DCF] Fair Price = 67.95 (EV 13.88b - Net Debt -248.1m = Equity 14.13b / Shares 208.0m; r=9.59% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 0.35% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -92.83 | EPS CAGR: -24.68% | SUE: 2.61 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: -83.59 | Revenue CAGR: -5.76% | SUE: 2.04 | # QB: 1
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=1.45 | Chg30d=+11.60% | Revisions=+79% | Analysts=16
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=1.45 | Chg30d=+4.86% | Revisions=+68% | Analysts=16
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=5.34 | Chg30d=+4.95% | Revisions=+65% | GrowthEPS=+10.3% | GrowthRev=+4.2%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=6.17 | Chg30d=+1.72% | Revisions=+55% | GrowthEPS=+15.6% | GrowthRev=+7.6%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +79%