FWRD:NGS-Forward Air Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Integrated Freight & Logistics | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 13.12

Change

-1.83 (-12.24)%

Market Cap

USD 1.49B

Volume

2.17M

Analyst Target

USD 56.33
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About

Forward Air Corp provides surface transportation & logistics services to the North American deferred air freight market. It provides its services to freight forwarders, cargo airlines, and integrated air cargo carriers.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Integrated Freight & Logistics) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -59.32% 24% F 9% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -59.32% 24% F 9% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -53.44% 33% F 23% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -53.44% 33% F 23% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -71.78% 25% F 17% F
Dividend Return 7.16% 20% F 14% F
Total Return -64.62% 38% F 19% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -6.34% 50% F 27% F
Dividend Return -5.47% 50% F 27% F
Total Return 0.86% 67% D+ 22% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 47.89% 33% F 38% F
Risk Adjusted Return -11.43% 42% F 29% F
Market Capitalization 1.49B 72% C 69% C-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Integrated Freight & Logistics) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 39.00 71% 61%
Price/Book Ratio 2.77 53% 37%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -10.41 78% 85%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 49.37 6% 7%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -220.35% 12% 11%
Return on Invested Capital -73.07% 11% 17%
Return on Assets 2.96% 47% 76%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector