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ARCB · Nasdaq · United States · Trucking (No Local)
In shortARCBEST CORP /TX/ is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−4.0% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 2.3% | 24/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.5% | 26/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 4.6% | 23/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 4.3% | 29/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.95× | 13/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.17× | 100/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.38× | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 7.30× | 55/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.31 | 57/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 2.8% | 31/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.90× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 21.1% | 33/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.4% | 88/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -7.3% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -39.3% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,766 | 5,029 | 4,427 | 4,179 | 4,010 |
| Research & development | 33 | 41 | 52 | 34 | 29 |
| Operating income | 277 | 395 | 173 | 244 | 90 |
| Interest expense | 8.9 | 7.7 | 9.1 | 9 | 12 |
| Pre-tax income | 273 | 388 | 187 | 219 | 83 |
| Income tax | 63 | 94 | 45 | 45 | 23 |
| Net income | 214 | 298 | 195 | 174 | 60 |
| Diluted EPS | $7.98 | $11.69 | $7.93 | $7.30 | $2.62 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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3.31 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
4/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Jul 30, 2026