Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) — Stock Score Summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 91/100 based on Quality (86/100), Value (16/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Old Dominion Freight Line is the gold standard of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping in North America, boasting an un-copyable network moat and superior pricing power. As global supply chains localize and nearshoring to Mexico accelerates, domestic freight volumes—particularly complex, multi-stop industrial shipments—are structurally increasing. ODFL shares scale economics with customers through its unmatched on-time service and low claims ratio, allowing it to command premium pricing. With high ROIC, consistent FCF generation, and a long reinvestment runway, it is a classic quality compounder riding a powerful macro tailwind.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier providing regional, inter-regional, and national services across the United States. ODFL's competitive moat is built on its superior service quality, efficient network, and disciplined pricing strategy, consistently leading to industry-leading operating ratios. It is a top-tier LTL carrier known for its operational excellence and high service levels.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$245.52
Market Cap$45.9B
P/E (TTM)51.26
P/E (Forward)39.24
Price/Book11.62
Return on Equity23.3%
Return on Invested Capital27.3%
Debt/Equity0.91
Gross Margin38.9%
Operating Margin23.8%
Revenue Growth-2.9%
Dividend Yield0.5%
Free Cash Flow$862M

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. operates in the Trucking industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.’s (ODFL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) is 91/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (86), Value (16), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. have an economic moat?
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) has a Quality factor score of 86/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 91/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. in?
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Trucking industry (United States).
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