Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) EBITDA Margin: 31.41%
Is Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 31.41% is in line with its 5-year average of 32.02%, around the middle of its 5-year range (29.09%–33.85%).
The EBITDA margin for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) is 31.41% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 2.04% (32.06%).
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ODFL EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
31.41%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
32.06%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
32.90%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
32.02%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
28.39%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
25.21%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
22.64%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.54%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-1.91%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+10.66%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+24.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+38.71%
ODFL Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $48.96B | 31.41% | 32.06% | 32.90% | 32.02% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $49.11B | 16.76% | 17.87% | 19.06% | 19.59% |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $51.06B | 25.40% | 28.24% | 29.24% | 29.52% |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $52.90B | 20.19% | 21.30% | 22.29% | 22.56% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) | $43.53B | 21.22% | 20.57% | 19.29% | 18.26% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $60.21B | 14.76% | 16.01% | 16.77% | 15.84% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) | $60.53B | 15.87% | 13.75% | 11.16% | 10.38% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $36.22B | 44.70% | 45.39% | 44.74% | 43.51% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.17B | -25.83% | -30.31% | -41.25% | -73.55% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.23B | 23.03% | 25.88% | 23.12% | 22.28% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
30.9%
EBITDA Margin
31.4%
Operating Margin
24.6%
Net Margin
18.5%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)?
- The EBITDA margin for ODFL stock is 31.41%.
- Is Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 31.41% is in line with its 5-year average of 32.02%, around the middle of its 5-year range (29.09%–33.85%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for ODFL stock is 32.06%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for ODFL stock is 32.90%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for ODFL stock is 32.02%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for ODFL stock is 28.39%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for ODFL stock is 25.21%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for ODFL stock is 22.64%.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 31.41% |
| 2024-12-31 | 32.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | 33.63% |
| 2022-12-31 | 33.85% |
| 2021-12-31 | 31.42% |
| 2020-12-31 | 29.09% |
| 2019-12-31 | 26.23% |
| 2018-12-31 | 25.87% |
| 2017-12-31 | 23.34% |
| 2016-12-31 | 22.46% |
| 2015-12-31 | 22.22% |
| 2014-12-31 | 21.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | 19.91% |
| 2012-12-31 | 18.52% |
| 2011-12-31 | 17.07% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.68% |
| 2009-12-31 | 13.25% |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.90% |
| 2007-12-31 | 14.99% |
| 2006-12-31 | 15.59% |
| 2005-12-31 | 14.39% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.92% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.43% |
| 2002-12-31 | 11.84% |
| 2001-12-31 | 10.87% |
| 2000-12-31 | -15.69% |
| 1999-12-31 | -12.22% |
| 1998-12-31 | -1.73% |
| 1997-12-31 | -17.91% |
| 1996-12-31 | -24.57% |
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About Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) serves as a prominent less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier operating across the United States and North America. The company's offerings include LTL shipping solutions at regional, inter-regional, and national levels, often featuring expedited delivery options. Furthermore, ODFL provides a variety of supplementary services, such as container drayage, truckload brokerage, and supply chain consultancy. As of December 31, 2021, its extensive infrastructure comprised 10,403 tractors, 27,917 linehaul trailers, and 13,303 pickup and delivery trailers, supported by 3 fleet maintenance centers and 251 service facilities. Founded in 1934, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Thomasville, North Carolina.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Trucking
- CEO
- Kevin Freeman