Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN)
Company Info
Highlights
$1.08B
$0.26
50.54
3.20
$937.19M
$95.47M
$135.78M
$12.52 - $19.04
$15.50
3.18%
2.27
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) returned -15.45% year-to-date (YTD) and -23.14% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MRTN returned 5.73% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
MRTN
-15.45%
2.10%
-23.36%
-23.14%
-7.90%
-2.80%
5.73%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MRTN, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -1.35% | -4.42% | -6.38% | -6.41% | 2.34% | -15.45% | |||||||
| 2024 | -11.82% | 1.89% | -1.65% | -8.44% | 4.61% | 4.59% | 1.95% | -7.23% | 1.79% | -12.54% | 12.27% | -9.87% | -24.58% |
| 2023 | 11.68% | -0.09% | -4.80% | -3.63% | 4.75% | 1.93% | 5.40% | -7.33% | -5.87% | -10.81% | 7.22% | 11.64% | 7.31% |
| 2022 | -2.74% | 3.35% | 3.28% | -2.14% | 1.04% | -3.88% | 28.18% | -8.12% | -2.99% | -2.04% | 13.53% | -6.90% | 16.73% |
| 2021 | -8.01% | 2.08% | 5.13% | -1.47% | 2.03% | -3.11% | -4.06% | -1.45% | 4.23% | 5.99% | -3.31% | 6.97% | 3.89% |
| 2020 | -3.40% | -5.88% | 5.25% | 9.26% | 14.14% | -1.52% | 5.80% | 2.33% | -9.93% | -5.97% | 14.89% | 0.77% | 24.77% |
| 2019 | 19.52% | -3.62% | -4.24% | 10.94% | -10.92% | 3.18% | 10.58% | 1.49% | 5.64% | 4.24% | -2.45% | 1.85% | 38.11% |
| 2018 | 14.29% | -6.68% | 5.42% | -14.47% | 16.92% | 2.96% | -6.82% | 0.92% | -4.43% | -8.50% | 1.14% | -16.77% | -19.87% |
| 2017 | -1.93% | 7.44% | -4.38% | 5.76% | -0.20% | 10.81% | -2.98% | 7.52% | 19.98% | -4.38% | 2.54% | 0.87% | 45.87% |
| 2016 | -5.20% | -2.26% | 14.31% | -0.32% | 6.22% | 0.03% | 9.34% | -0.37% | -2.53% | -2.38% | 18.78% | -4.22% | 32.27% |
| 2015 | -6.45% | 13.40% | 0.16% | -4.05% | 1.89% | -4.22% | -10.65% | -4.54% | -12.53% | 1.36% | 10.31% | -1.95% | -18.62% |
| 2014 | -5.55% | 2.20% | 10.55% | 9.02% | 2.68% | -7.12% | -9.44% | -2.17% | -9.93% | 10.16% | 9.58% | 1.80% | 8.79% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MRTN is 10, meaning it’s performing worse than 90% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Marten Transport, Ltd. provided a 1.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.24 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.66 | $0.63 | $0.51 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 1.83% | 1.54% | 1.14% | 1.21% | 3.85% | 3.68% | 3.58% | 0.62% | 0.39% | 0.43% | 0.56% | 0.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Marten Transport, Ltd.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.24 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.66 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.63 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.51 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.07 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.05 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.04 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.04 |
| 2014 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.04 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Marten Transport, Ltd. has a dividend yield of 1.83%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Marten Transport, Ltd. has a payout ratio of 88.89%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Marten Transport, Ltd.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Marten Transport, Ltd. was 86.32%, occurring on Feb 16, 1990. Recovery took 1085 trading sessions.
The current Marten Transport, Ltd. drawdown is 41.76%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -86.32% | Mar 11, 1987 | 560 | Feb 16, 1990 | 1085 | Oct 15, 1997 | 1645 |
| -55.84% | Mar 16, 2006 | 433 | Dec 3, 2007 | 1371 | May 15, 2013 | 1804 |
| -50.65% | Mar 24, 1998 | 183 | Apr 19, 1999 | 435 | Jun 25, 2002 | 618 |
| -43.76% | Aug 8, 2023 | 419 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -38.19% | Apr 16, 2015 | 137 | Oct 28, 2015 | 274 | Nov 29, 2016 | 411 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Marten Transport, Ltd. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Marten Transport, Ltd., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 7.1% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Marten Transport, Ltd. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Trucking industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MRTN, comparing it with other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, MRTN has a P/E ratio of 50.5. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MRTN compared to other companies in the Trucking industry. MRTN currently has a PEG ratio of 3.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MRTN relative to other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, MRTN has a P/S ratio of 1.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MRTN in comparison with other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, MRTN has a P/B value of 1.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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