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FWRD

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Forward Air Corporation · Industrials · United States · $574M · Avg Vol: $9M/d

35
StockRank
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Q
30
V
51
M
45
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-735.7%
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%2.5B2.6B2.6B2.2%
EPS7.176.42-29.66-3.51-10.5%-8.91-2.02
Shares26.5M25.7M29.8M31.3M+18.4%33.8M
Debt266.8M1.9B2.1B2.2B100.8%2.1B
Equity707.2M764.3M201.7M113.3M-45.7%
Op CF259.1M181.4M-75.4M44.4M-44.5%70.8M
Inv CF-104.5M174.8M-1.6B-26.9M
Fin CF-146.1M1.6B-163.8M-17.5M
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PRICE (1Y)+15.7%
14.0515.5917.1318.6620.20Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$16.42
RSI (14)
39.5
52W High
$31.18
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
30
ROIC
1.5%16.2
ROE
-735.7%25.0
GP/Assets
19.9%57.7
Op. Margin
6.3%42.3
FCF/Assets
2.1%42.9
Piotroski
416.8
Int. Cover
0.2x12.6
D/E Ratio
17.59x0.4
Current Ratio
1.32x31.1
Value
51
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
9.1x64.0
P/FCF
10.3x73.9
P/B
-5.2x25.0
P/S
0.2x94.0
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
45
52W High %
53%18.0
RS 6M
-23%31.3
SMA 50/200
0.82x14.4
EPS Rev 4W
+211.7%99.9
EPS Rev 12W
+269.7%100.0
EPS Improve
+105%71.2
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$574M
P/E (Forward)
41.6x
Gross Margin
21.5%

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)$574M35Sell
CYRXCryoport, Inc.$815M25Sell
PALProficient Auto Logistics, Inc.$144M38Hold
SERVServe Robotics Inc.$436M4Strong Sell
RLGTRadiant Logistics, Inc.$408M71Buy
HUBGHub Group, Inc.$2.4B57Hold
GXOGXO Logistics, Inc.$5.5B27Sell
FDXFFedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc.$20.0B39Hold
LSTRLandstar System, Inc.$6.1B70Buy
CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.$17.6B51Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.3%

Forward Air Corporation (FWRD): Stock Score Summary

Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 35/100 based on Quality (30/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (45/100) factor scores. The current signal is 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$16.42
Market Cap$574M
P/E (Forward)41.60
Price/Book-5.23
Return on Equity-735.7%
Return on Invested Capital1.5%
Debt/Equity17.59x
Gross Margin21.5%
Operating Margin6.3%
Revenue Growth8.8%
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 35/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (30), Value (51), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Forward Air Corporation have an economic moat?
Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) has a Quality factor score of 30/100. 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 Sell, based on a StockRank of 35/100. 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).