Marten Transport Is Selling Assets But Continues To Trade At 20x Cycle-Average Earnings

Marten Transport is rated Hold as operational recovery lags peers despite management's optimistic freight cycle commentary. MRTN's revenues and margins declined, with fleet reductions and underinvestment driving lower volumes not offset by higher pricing. Valuation remains unattractive, trading at over 20x cycle-average earnings, with a modest 5% earnings yield even on normalized income.