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FWRD

STRONG SELL

Forward Air Corporation · Industrials · United States · $482M · Avg Vol: $17M/d

15
StockRank
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Q
26
V
51
M
19
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-69.1%
D/E
17.6x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Forward Air Corporation is a leading provider of expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services in North America, specializing in time-sensitive freight with airport-to-airport and intermodal solutions. The company differentiates itself through its extensive terminal network, efficient hub-and-spoke model, and commitment to reliable, time-definite service. It is a specialized logistics provider, recognized as a leader in expedited LTL freight, catering to time-critical shipping needs.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.7B1.4B2.5B2.5B14.1%2.5B2.5B2.5B1.1%
EPS7.176.42-29.66-3.51-10.5%-2.81
Shares26.5M25.7M29.8M31.3M+18.4%31.6M
Debt266.8M1.9B2.1B2.2B100.8%2.2B
Equity707.2M764.3M201.7M113.3M-45.7%
Op CF259.1M181.4M-75.4M44.4M-44.5%62.5M
Inv CF-104.5M174.8M-1.6B-26.9M
Fin CF-146.1M1.6B-163.8M-17.5M
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PRICE (1Y)+21.3%
12.1813.1914.1915.2016.21Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$15.25
RSI (14)
63.1
52W High
$32.47
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
26
ROIC
1.5%17.3
ROE
-69.1%2.1
GP/Assets
18.6%58.5
Op. Margin
4.0%31.8
FCF/Assets
2.1%41.4
Piotroski
416.1
Int. Cover
0.2x13.2
D/E Ratio
17.59x0.3
Current Ratio
1.23x26.4
Value
51
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
10.0x59.1
P/FCF
8.6x83.0
P/B
5.2x16.5
P/S
0.2x96.2
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
19
52W High %
47%13.7
RS 6M
-54%8.0
SMA 50/200
0.61x1.1
EPS Rev 4W
-10.5%3.9
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+90%66.3
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$482M
P/E (Forward)
-47.1x
Gross Margin
20.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FWRD are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
FWRDForward Air Corporation(you)$482M15STRONG SELL
CYRXCryoport, Inc.$775M45HOLD
PALProficient Auto Logistics, Inc.$190M39HOLD
RLGTRadiant Logistics, Inc.$416M90STRONG BUY
GXOGXO Logistics, Inc.$6.1B45HOLD
HUBGHub Group, Inc.$3.0B61HOLD
ELMTThe Elmet Group Co.$427M15STRONG SELL
SATLSatellogic Inc.$532M11STRONG SELL
FIPFTAI Infrastructure Inc.$500M9STRONG SELL
TRCTejon Ranch Co.$476M21SELL

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) — Stock Score Summary

Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 15/100 based on Quality (26/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (19/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Forward Air Corporation is a leading provider of expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services in North America, specializing in time-sensitive freight with airport-to-airport and intermodal solutions. The company differentiates itself through its extensive terminal network, efficient hub-and-spoke model, and commitment to reliable, time-definite service. It is a specialized logistics provider, recognized as a leader in expedited LTL freight, catering to time-critical shipping needs.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$15.25
Market Cap$482M
P/E (Forward)-47.14
Price/Book5.15
Return on Equity-69.1%
Return on Invested Capital1.5%
Debt/Equity17.59x
Gross Margin20.5%
Operating Margin4.0%
Revenue Growth-5.1%
Free Cash Flow$56M

Forward Air Corporation operates in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forward Air Corporation’s (FWRD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) is 15/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (26), Value (51), and Momentum (19) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Forward Air Corporation have an economic moat?
Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) has a Quality factor score of 26/100. 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 Forward Air Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 15/100. 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 Forward Air Corporation in?
Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry (United States).