FWRD Forward Air PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio of FWRD cannot be calculated, as the latest EPS of -$25.02 is negative. The last recorded PE ratio for Forward Air was 13.77 in March 2024.
FWRD PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Forward Air for the last ten years is 28.25. Analyzing the last ten years, FWRD's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2021 quarter at 94.48, when the price was $88.81 and the EPS was $0.94. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2023 quarter, when it reached 9.79 with a price of $62.87 and an EPS of $6.42.
Forward Air PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 348.9% in 2009
Maximum annual decrease: -65.8% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.79 | -33.08% | $62.87 | $6.42 |
| 2022 | 14.63 | -53.24% | $104.89 | $7.17 |
| 2021 | 31.29 | -65.8% | $121.09 | $3.87 |
| 2020 | 91.48 | 300.17% | $76.84 | $0.84 |
| 2019 | 22.86 | 30.85% | $69.95 | $3.06 |
| 2018 | 17.47 | -11.81% | $54.85 | $3.14 |
| 2017 | 19.81 | -62.37% | $57.44 | $2.9 |
| 2016 | 52.64 | 120.34% | $47.38 | $0.9 |
| 2015 | 23.89 | -5.61% | $43.01 | $1.8 |
| 2014 | 25.31 | 4.33% | $50.37 | $1.99 |
| 2013 | 24.26 | 26.09% | $43.91 | $1.81 |
| 2012 | 19.24 | -2.73% | $35.01 | $1.82 |
| 2011 | 19.78 | -22.64% | $32.05 | $1.62 |
| 2010 | 25.57 | -65.27% | $28.38 | $1.11 |
| 2009 | 73.62 | 348.9% | $25.03 | $0.34 |
Forward Air PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | N/A | N/A | $35.4 | -$25.02 |
| Jun 2024 | N/A | N/A | $19.04 | -$21.97 |
| Mar 2024 | 13.77 | 40.65% | $31.11 | $2.26 |
| Dec 2023 | 9.79 | -41.31% | $62.87 | $6.42 |
| Sep 2023 | 16.68 | -10.71% | $68.74 | $4.12 |
| Jun 2023 | 18.68 | 20.83% | $106.11 | $5.68 |
| Mar 2023 | 15.46 | 5.67% | $107.76 | $6.97 |
| Dec 2022 | 14.63 | 14.3% | $104.89 | $7.17 |
| Sep 2022 | 12.8 | -16.88% | $90.26 | $7.05 |
| Jun 2022 | 15.4 | -20.62% | $91.96 | $5.97 |
| Mar 2022 | 19.4 | -38% | $97.78 | $5.04 |
| Dec 2021 | 31.29 | -16.72% | $121.09 | $3.87 |
| Sep 2021 | 37.57 | -18.38% | $83.02 | $2.21 |
| Jun 2021 | 46.03 | -51.28% | $89.75 | $1.95 |
| Mar 2021 | 94.48 | 3.28% | $88.81 | $0.94 |
FWRD average PE ratio chart
FWRD PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARCB Arcbest Corp | 10.4 | $2B |
| FDX Fedex Corp | 16.06 | $61.22B |
| EXPD Expeditors International Of Washington Inc | 22.6 | $16.29B |
| SAIA Saia Inc | 28.94 | $10.81B |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | 31.37 | $38.51B |
| FWRD Forward Air Corp | N/A | $808.84M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Forward Air's PE ratio?
The current price to earnings ratio of FWRD cannot be determined, as its EPS of -$25.02 is negative.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Forward Air (FWRD)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for FWRD stock is 15.18.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Forward Air (FWRD)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for FWRD stock is 30.06.
What is the highest PE ratio for FWRD?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 94.48 in the Mar 2021 quarter.
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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