Marten Transport, Ltd.
MRTNIndustrialsNASDAQTrucking · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeMarten Transport, Ltd. operates as a temperature-sensitive truckload carrier for shippers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Valued at $961.1M, MRTN is a small-cap name in its sector. It operates through Truckload, Dedicated, and Brokerage segments.
Market Cap
$961.1M
Beta
1.01
P/E (TTM)
73.63
P/E (Fwd)
22.80
EPS (TTM)
$0.16
EPS (Fwd)
$0.52
ROE
1.7%
ROA
0.4%
Cash
$91.5M
Total Debt
$82,000
Free CF
—
52W Change
18.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MRTN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 6, 2026 close, MRTN finished 12.65% below its 150-day moving average ($14.94) and 9.00% below its 200-day moving average ($14.34). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is MRTN overbought or oversold?
At the October 6, 2026 close, MRTN's RSI(14) was 32.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The balance sheet looks solid with $91.5M in cash comfortably exceeding the $82K debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Return on equity stands at 1.7%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 0.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $973.6M (2021) to $883.7M (2025).
With cash comfortably exceeding debt, MRTN has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. At over 50x earnings, MRTN carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Marten Transport, Ltd.'s trajectory.