Below are the three companies in the Trucking industry with the highest operating margin. A healthy operating margin is required for a company to pay for its fixed costs and generate cash.
Amerco (NASDAQ:UHAL) is highest with an operating margin of 26.2%. AMERCO is the holding company for U-Haul International, Inc., Amerco Real Estate Company, Republic Western Insurance Company, and Oxford Life Insurance Company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, offers rental of trucks, trailers, and self storage space, as well as property and casualty insurance and life insurance products.
Amerco (NASDAQ:UHAL) has potential upside of 11.0% based on a current price of $122.52 and analysts' consensus price target of $136.00. The stock should discover initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $117.01 and subsequent support at its 200-day MA of $102.13.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive (NYSE:DTG) is next with an operating margin of 22.0%.
Finishing up the top three is Hertz Global (NYSE:HTZ), with an operating margin of 20.4%.
