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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6795801009
CUSIP
679580100
Industry
Trucking
IPO Date
Oct 24, 1991

Highlights

Market Cap
$41.01B
Enterprise Value
$40.91B
EPS (TTM)
$4.85
PE Ratio
40.27
PEG Ratio
10.85
Total Revenue (TTM)
$5.50B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.37B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.63B
Year Range
$126.01 - $221.63
Target Price
$171.07
ROA (TTM)
18.71%
ROE (TTM)
23.75%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) has returned 24.79% so far this year and 18.93% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ODFL has achieved an annualized return of 24.29%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

1D
2.98%
1M
-3.63%
YTD
24.79%
6M
39.27%
1Y
18.93%
3Y*
5.26%
5Y*
10.44%
10Y*
24.29%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 24, 1991, ODFL's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.87%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jul 2003 with a return of +49.6%, while the worst month was Jun 1996 at -22.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ODFL closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 19, 1998 with a return of +33.8%, while the worst single day was Nov 22, 1999 at -20.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202610.46%17.23%-3.63%24.79%
20255.22%-4.91%-6.11%-7.36%4.50%1.50%-8.04%1.15%-6.58%-0.26%-3.65%16.13%-10.47%
2024-3.53%13.16%-0.76%-17.14%-3.56%0.92%19.01%-8.27%3.17%1.35%11.83%-21.56%-12.51%
202317.43%1.93%0.47%-6.00%-3.11%19.26%13.45%1.88%-4.18%-7.94%3.29%4.29%43.46%
2022-15.75%4.01%-4.80%-6.21%-7.71%-0.76%18.43%-10.58%-8.24%10.38%10.20%-6.13%-20.48%
2021-0.60%10.71%12.04%7.24%2.96%-4.32%6.05%7.34%-0.95%19.36%4.11%0.90%84.15%

Benchmark Metrics

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 21.88%, beta of 0.90, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 25, 1991.

  • This stock captured 101.12% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 51.64% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • R² of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
21.88%
Beta
0.90
0.11
Upside Capture
101.12%
Downside Capture
51.64%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ODFL ranks 55 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


ODFL Risk / Return Rank: 5555
Overall Rank
ODFL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ODFL Sortino Ratio Rank: 5353
Sortino Ratio Rank
ODFL Omega Ratio Rank: 5151
Omega Ratio Rank
ODFL Calmar Ratio Rank: 5656
Calmar Ratio Rank
ODFL Martin Ratio Rank: 5555
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ODFLBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.45

0.90

-0.45

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.94

1.39

-0.44

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.69

1.40

-0.71

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.46

6.61

-5.15

Explore ODFL risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. provided a 0.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.13 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.


0.20%0.30%0.40%0.50%0.60%0.70%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.20201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividend$1.13$1.12$1.04$0.80$0.60$0.40$0.30$0.23$0.17$0.17

Dividend yield

0.58%0.71%0.59%0.39%0.42%0.22%0.31%0.36%0.42%0.38%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.29
2025$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$1.12
2024$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$1.04
2023$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.80
2022$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.60
2021$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.40

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.58%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has a payout ratio of 22.72%, which is below the market average. This means Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

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 Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.. 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 Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. was 66.29%, occurring on Dec 27, 1995. Recovery took 1714 trading sessions.

The current Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. drawdown is 14.89%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-66.29%May 11, 1994413Dec 27, 19951714Oct 17, 20022127
-50.86%Jul 5, 2006602Nov 20, 2008422Jul 28, 20101024
-45.18%Nov 12, 2024257Nov 20, 2025
-37.57%Dec 1, 2014286Jan 20, 2016207Nov 11, 2016493
-36.1%Dec 8, 2021133Jun 17, 2022156Feb 1, 2023289

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 Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. 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 ODFL, comparing it with other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, ODFL has a P/E ratio of 40.3. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ODFL compared to other companies in the Trucking industry. ODFL currently has a PEG ratio of 10.9. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ODFL relative to other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, ODFL has a P/S ratio of 7.5. 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 ODFL in comparison with other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, ODFL has a P/B value of 9.5. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items