ArcBest Corp (ARCB) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, ArcBest Corp (ARCB) has net assets worth $1.30 Billion USD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.45 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.16 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check ARCB asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.30 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 52.83% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.71% |
| 5-Year Change | 39.46% |
| 10-Year Change | 116.29% |
| Growth Volatility | 28.99 |
ArcBest Corp - Net Assets Trend (1991–2025)
This chart illustrates how ArcBest Corp's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore ArcBest Corp total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for ArcBest Corp (1991–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of ArcBest Corp from 1991 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is ArcBest Corp worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.30 Billion | -1.42% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.31 Billion | +5.80% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.24 Billion | +7.90% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.15 Billion | +23.93% |
| 2021-12-31 | $929.07 Million | +12.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | $828.59 Million | +8.59% |
| 2019-12-31 | $763.04 Million | +6.32% |
| 2018-12-31 | $717.68 Million | +10.16% |
| 2017-12-31 | $651.46 Million | +8.75% |
| 2016-12-31 | $599.05 Million | +1.75% |
| 2015-12-31 | $588.73 Million | +4.96% |
| 2014-12-31 | $560.88 Million | +7.77% |
| 2013-12-31 | $520.46 Million | +13.39% |
| 2012-12-31 | $459.00 Million | -1.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | $465.62 Million | -2.95% |
| 2010-12-31 | $479.74 Million | -4.22% |
| 2009-12-31 | $500.90 Million | -19.82% |
| 2008-12-31 | $624.75 Million | -1.21% |
| 2007-12-31 | $632.39 Million | +9.15% |
| 2006-12-31 | $579.39 Million | +4.57% |
| 2005-12-31 | $554.08 Million | +18.29% |
| 2004-12-31 | $468.39 Million | +16.88% |
| 2003-12-31 | $400.74 Million | +12.74% |
| 2002-12-31 | $355.46 Million | +5.23% |
| 2001-12-31 | $337.80 Million | +15.61% |
| 2000-12-31 | $292.19 Million | +32.18% |
| 1999-12-31 | $221.05 Million | +6.57% |
| 1998-12-31 | $207.43 Million | +14.16% |
| 1997-12-31 | $181.70 Million | +6.01% |
| 1996-12-31 | $171.40 Million | -20.72% |
| 1995-12-31 | $216.20 Million | -14.07% |
| 1994-12-31 | $251.60 Million | +7.66% |
| 1993-12-31 | $233.70 Million | +64.35% |
| 1992-12-31 | $142.20 Million | +156.68% |
| 1991-12-31 | $55.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to ArcBest Corp's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 148847800000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.48 Billion | 114.56% |
| Common Stock | $305.00K | 0.02% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-439.00K | -0.03% |
| Total Equity | $1.30 Billion | 100.00% |
ArcBest Corp Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of ArcBest Corp ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
GavYam Lands Corp Ltd
TA:GVYM
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
Suzhou Jinhong Gas Co Ltd
SHG:688106
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
Xiamen Port Development Co Ltd
SHE:000905
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
Beijing Haohua Energy Resource Co Ltd
SHG:601101
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
Beijing Hualian Hypermarket Co Ltd
SHG:600361
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
China Marine Information Electronics Co Ltd
SHG:600764
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
CJ Cheiljedang
KO:097950
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
OPERAD.D.SIT.MEX.A1 -01
F:98Y
|
$2.45 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in ArcBest Corp's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,314,362,000 to 1,295,721,000, a change of -18,641,000 (-1.4%).
- Net income of 60,098,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 10,970,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 75,567,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 711,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $60.10 Million | +4.64% |
| Dividends Paid | $10.97 Million | -0.85% |
| Share Repurchases | $75.57 Million | -5.83% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-711.00K | -0.05% |
| Other Changes | $8.51 Million | +0.66% |
| Total Change | $- | -1.42% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares ArcBest Corp's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.23x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 54.44x to 2.23x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-12-31 | $2.31 | $125.82 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $5.69 | $125.82 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $8.36 | $125.82 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $8.57 | $125.82 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $10.31 | $125.82 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $7.88 | $125.82 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $7.52 | $125.82 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $8.63 | $125.82 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $10.12 | $125.82 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $12.86 | $125.82 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $13.57 | $125.82 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $14.04 | $125.82 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $15.73 | $125.82 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $18.23 | $125.82 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $21.50 | $125.82 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $22.72 | $125.82 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $25.18 | $125.82 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $24.71 | $125.82 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $19.99 | $125.82 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $19.05 | $125.82 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $18.33 | $125.82 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $17.95 | $125.82 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $20.24 | $125.82 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $21.58 | $125.82 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $22.19 | $125.82 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $22.82 | $125.82 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $24.65 | $125.82 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $26.88 | $125.82 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $28.85 | $125.82 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $31.36 | $125.82 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $34.70 | $125.82 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $45.14 | $125.82 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $50.43 | $125.82 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $55.18 | $125.82 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $56.50 | $125.82 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently ArcBest Corp utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 4.64%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.50%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.64x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.89x
- Recent ROE (4.64%) is below the historical average (7.57%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 24.66% | 0.83% | 1.98x | 15.10x | $4.34 Million |
| 1992 | -0.53% | -0.06% | 2.24x | 3.77x | $-11.97 Million |
| 1993 | 10.05% | 2.01% | 2.26x | 2.22x | $100.00K |
| 1994 | 8.63% | 1.70% | 1.93x | 2.63x | $-2.96 Million |
| 1995 | -18.44% | -2.33% | 1.43x | 5.54x | $-50.59 Million |
| 1996 | -26.64% | -2.28% | 1.94x | 6.03x | $-50.34 Million |
| 1997 | 10.33% | 0.97% | 2.28x | 4.68x | $490.00K |
| 1998 | 16.49% | 1.78% | 2.27x | 4.07x | $11.28 Million |
| 1999 | 22.80% | 2.93% | 2.35x | 3.31x | $28.29 Million |
| 2000 | 26.06% | 4.14% | 2.31x | 2.73x | $46.94 Million |
| 2001 | 12.26% | 2.71% | 2.11x | 2.14x | $7.62 Million |
| 2002 | 4.73% | 1.27% | 1.76x | 2.13x | $-18.73 Million |
| 2003 | 11.51% | 3.20% | 2.05x | 1.76x | $6.04 Million |
| 2004 | 16.13% | 4.40% | 2.13x | 1.72x | $28.69 Million |
| 2005 | 18.88% | 5.62% | 2.03x | 1.65x | $49.22 Million |
| 2006 | 14.51% | 4.47% | 2.00x | 1.62x | $26.15 Million |
| 2007 | 8.99% | 3.09% | 1.87x | 1.55x | $-6.41 Million |
| 2008 | 4.67% | 1.59% | 1.89x | 1.56x | $-33.31 Million |
| 2009 | -25.53% | -8.68% | 1.69x | 1.74x | $-177.98 Million |
| 2010 | -6.76% | -1.96% | 1.93x | 1.79x | $-80.40 Million |
| 2011 | 1.36% | 0.33% | 2.08x | 1.97x | $-40.23 Million |
| 2012 | -1.68% | -0.37% | 2.00x | 2.25x | $-53.63 Million |
| 2013 | 3.04% | 0.69% | 2.26x | 1.95x | $-36.24 Million |
| 2014 | 8.23% | 1.77% | 2.32x | 2.01x | $-9.91 Million |
| 2015 | 7.62% | 1.68% | 2.11x | 2.15x | $-14.02 Million |
| 2016 | 3.11% | 0.69% | 2.11x | 2.14x | $-41.25 Million |
| 2017 | 9.17% | 2.11% | 2.07x | 2.10x | $-5.42 Million |
| 2018 | 9.37% | 2.17% | 2.01x | 2.14x | $-4.51 Million |
| 2019 | 5.24% | 1.34% | 1.81x | 2.16x | $-36.32 Million |
| 2020 | 8.58% | 2.42% | 1.65x | 2.15x | $-11.76 Million |
| 2021 | 22.98% | 5.67% | 1.78x | 2.27x | $120.61 Million |
| 2022 | 25.90% | 5.93% | 2.02x | 2.17x | $183.07 Million |
| 2023 | 11.44% | 3.21% | 1.78x | 2.00x | $17.93 Million |
| 2024 | 13.24% | 4.16% | 1.72x | 1.85x | $42.52 Million |
| 2025 | 4.64% | 1.50% | 1.64x | 1.89x | $-69.47 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares ArcBest Corp's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Trucking industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Trucking
- Average net assets among peers: $-1,182,441,726
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 8.39%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArcBest Corp (ARCB) | $1.30 Billion | 24.66% | 0.89x | $2.46 Billion |
| BEST Inc (BEST) | $-13.51 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $56.09 Million |
| Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. (CVLG) | $63.50 Million | 11.50% | 0.77x | $441.94 Million |
| Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. (CVLG) | $350.11 Million | 2.42% | 1.52x | $686.50 Million |
| Elite Express Holding Inc. Class A Common Stock (ETS) | $13.19 Million | -16.57% | 0.04x | $7.13 Million |
| Heartland Express Inc (HTLD) | $865.26 Million | 1.71% | 0.74x | $738.15 Million |
| Knight Transportation Inc (KNX) | $18.90 Million | 21.66% | 0.72x | $8.44 Billion |
| Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN) | $22.90 Million | 7.86% | 1.77x | $1.08 Billion |
| Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (ODFL) | $1.23 Billion | 16.73% | 0.57x | $40.61 Billion |
| PAMT CORP (PAMT) | $300.18 Million | 30.21% | 1.50x | $198.76 Million |
About ArcBest Corp
ArcBest Corporation, an integrated logistics company, provides ground, air, and ocean transportation solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Asset-Based and Asset-Light. The Asset-Based segment provides less-than-truckload (LTL) services that transports general commodities, such as food, textiles, apparel, furniture, appliances, chemicals, non-bulk petroleum products, rubber, plastics, … Read more