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Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: MRTN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $14
1 Year Target Price $14
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -35% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 915.47M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 44.92 | 1Y Target Price 14 |
Price to earnings Ratio 44.92 | 1Y Target Price 14 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1 | 52 Weeks Range 11.20 - 18.30 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 11.20 - 18.30 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.07% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.25 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.27% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.98% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.15% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.72% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 44.92 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 910901918 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.99 |
Enterprise Value 910901918 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.99 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.99 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.11 | Shares Outstanding 81520400 | Shares Floating 57555865 |
Shares Outstanding 81520400 | Shares Floating 57555865 | ||
Percent Insiders 29.4 | Percent Institutions 71.46 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Marten Transport Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Marten Transport Ltd was founded in 1946 by Roger Marten. Initially a local trucking company, it has grown into a nationwide provider of temperature-sensitive truckload services.
Core Business Areas
- Truckload: Provides temperature-controlled truckload services, hauling food and other temperature-sensitive goods across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Dedicated: Offers dedicated truckload transportation services to specific customers, involving dedicated equipment and drivers.
- Intermodal: Provides intermodal transportation services, utilizing rail and truck transportation for long-haul shipments.
Leadership and Structure
Randy Marten is the Executive Chairman and Tim Teufel is the CEO. The company operates with a traditional hierarchical structure, with regional and functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Temperature-Controlled Truckload: Marten's primary service. Temperature-controlled freight transport of perishable food and other temperature-sensitive goods. They primarily compete with other truckload carriers like Schneider, Swift Transportation, and Werner Enterprises. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely, but Marten is considered a significant player in the temperature-controlled segment.
- Dedicated Truckload: Dedicated contracts where Marten provides trucks and drivers exclusively to a single customer. This is also a competitive field with significant playeres.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The trucking industry is cyclical and sensitive to economic conditions. Increasing demand for e-commerce has pushed demand. Capacity, driver availability, and fuel costs are key factors.
Positioning
Marten is well-positioned in the temperature-controlled segment, benefiting from its specialized equipment and expertise. Driver retention is a key advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US truckload market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Marten is positioned to capture a portion of the temperature-controlled and dedicated segments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized in temperature-controlled transportation
- Strong driver retention rates
- Modern fleet
- Established customer base
Weaknesses
- Exposure to fluctuating fuel costs
- Reliance on driver availability
- Vulnerability to economic downturns
- High capital expenditure requirements
Opportunities
- Growing demand for temperature-sensitive goods
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Adoption of new technologies
- Strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Increased competition
- Rising fuel costs
- Driver shortages
- Economic recession
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SWFT
- WERN
- JBHT
- KNX
Competitive Landscape
Marten competes on price, service quality, and geographic reach. Its specialization in temperature-controlled freight gives it an edge in that segment.
Major Acquisitions
Acquired Company Name
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 5
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of service offerings and geographical reach in the temperature-controlled sector.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Marten's growth has been driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, but generally expect continued growth in revenue and earnings.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives focus on improving operational efficiency, driver recruitment, and technology adoption.
Summary
Marten Transport is a well-established company specializing in temperature-controlled transportation. The company shows the benefits of strong driver retention and a modern fleet. They need to carefully manage fuel costs and driver availability. Future success depends on capitalizing on growth opportunities and managing potential threats from competition and economic factors.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Website
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data are estimates and may vary. Financial data should be verified with official sources. AI ratings are based on general information and do not reflect professional financial opinions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Marten Transport Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Mondovi, WI, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1986-09-25 | CEO - | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Trucking | Full time employees 3776 | Website https://www.marten.com |
Full time employees 3776 | Website https://www.marten.com | ||
Marten Transport, Ltd. operates as a temperature-sensitive truckload carrier for shippers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It operates through four segments: Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, and Brokerage. The Truckload segment transports food and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment, as well as dry freight; and regional short-haul and medium-to-long-haul full-load transportation services. The Dedicated segment offers customized transportation solutions for individual customers' requirements using temperature-controlled trailers, dry vans, and other specialized equipment. The Intermodal segment transports customers' freight utilizing its refrigerated containers and temperature-controlled trailers on railroad flatcars for portions of trips, as well as using tractors and contracted carriers. The Brokerage segment develops contractual relationships with and arranges for third-party carriers to transport freight for customers in temperature-controlled trailers and dry vans. As of December 31, 2024, the company operated a fleet of 3,006 tractors that included 2,918 company-owned tractors and 88 tractors supplied by independent contractors. Marten Transport, Ltd. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.
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