Forward Air Financials

FWRD Stock  USD 21.31  0.80  3.90%   
Based on the analysis of Forward Air's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, Forward Air is not in a good financial situation at this time. It has a very high probability of going through financial hardship in April. At present, Forward Air's Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Other Current Liabilities is expected to grow to about 125 M, whereas Other Stockholder Equity is forecasted to decline to about 164.1 M. Key indicators impacting Forward Air's financial strength include:
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Return On Assets0.06140.0646
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Return On Equity0.20.25
Significantly Down
Slightly volatile
Debt Equity Ratio3.072.93
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Current Ratio1.61.68
Sufficiently Down
Slightly volatile
The financial analysis of Forward Air is a critical element in measuring its lifeblood. Investors should not minimize Forward Air's ability to pay suppliers or employees on time, ensuring interest payments are not accumulating.

Net Income

(776.12 Million)

  
Understanding current and past Forward Air Financials, including the trends in assets, liabilities, equity and income are directly related to making proper and timely investing decisions. All of Forward Air's financial statements are interrelated, with each one affecting the others. For example, an increase in Forward Air's assets may result in an increase in income on the income statement.
Please note, the presentation of Forward Air's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Forward Air's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Forward Air's management manipulating its earnings.

Forward Air Stock Summary

Forward Air competes with Landstar System, JB Hunt, Expeditors International, CH Robinson, and Hub. Forward Air Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an asset-light freight and logistics company in the United States and Canada. Forward Air Corporation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee. Foward Air operates under Integrated Freight Logistics classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 4035 people.
Specialization
Industrials, Integrated Freight & Logistics
InstrumentUSA Stock View All
ExchangeNASDAQ Exchange
ISINUS3498531017
CUSIP349853101 514759109
LocationTennessee; U.S.A
Business AddressBuilding N, Greeneville,
SectorAir Freight & Logistics
IndustryIndustrials
BenchmarkDow Jones Industrial
Websitewww.forwardair.com/about
Phone423 636 7000
CurrencyUSD - US Dollar

Forward Air Key Financial Ratios

Forward Air Key Balance Sheet Accounts

202020212022202320242025 (projected)
Total Assets1.0B1.1B1.2B3.0B3.4B3.6B
Other Current Liab42.3M18.7M67.7M103.5M119.0M125.0M
Net Debt203.0M282.8M232.0M1.8B2.1B2.2B
Retained Earnings304.1M334.9M436.1M480.3M552.4M580.0M
Accounts Payable38.4M44.8M50.1M45.4M52.2M54.9M
Cash40.3M37.3M45.8M122.0M140.3M147.3M
Net Receivables156.5M216.2M188.2M158.7M182.5M191.6M
Inventory2.2M2.1M21.0M1.01.151.09
Other Current Assets49.2M51.6M70.3M66.4M76.3M80.2M
Total Liab500.4M524.2M500.8M2.2B2.5B2.7B
Total Current Assets249.5M282.8M304.3M347.0M399.1M419.0M
Short Term Debt91.0M101.2M51.6M57.0M65.5M68.8M
Common Stock273K270K265K257K295.6K279.8K
Intangible Assets145.0M154.7M154.8M134.8M155.0M162.8M
Other Assets41.0M31.0M1K51.8M59.6M62.6M
Long Term Debt112.4M165.0M106.6M1.8B2.1B2.2B
Good Will245.0M266.8M306.2M278.7M320.5M336.5M
Other Liab102.8M130.7M93.0M110.1M126.7M133.0M
Net Tangible Assets329.8M272.2M172.2M822.0M945.2M992.5M
Long Term Debt Total72.2M117.4M155.5M106.6M122.6M128.7M
Capital Surpluse226.9M242.9M258.5M270.9M311.5M178.9M

Forward Air Key Income Statement Accounts

202020212022202320242025 (projected)
Interest Expense4.6M4.3M5.1M31.6M189.2M198.7M
Total Revenue1.3B1.7B2.0B1.4B2.5B2.6B
Gross Profit229.1M365.3M546.8M330.2M505.1M530.3M
Operating Income73.9M159.3M266.0M88.2M(1.1B)(1.0B)
Ebit73.9M159.3M247.6M88.2M(1.1B)(1.1B)
Ebitda111.0M198.9M290.1M145.6M(987.2M)(937.8M)
Cost Of Revenue1.0B1.3B1.4B1.0B2.0B2.1B
Income Before Tax69.4M155.0M260.8M56.6M(1.2B)(1.2B)
Net Income52.8M105.9M193.2M167.4M(817.0M)(776.1M)
Income Tax Expense16.6M38.9M67.6M13.8M(125.0M)(118.7M)
Research Development1.7M2.1M2.4M2.6M2.9M1.6M
Tax Provision16.6M38.9M67.6M13.8M15.9M15.1M
Net Interest Income(4.6M)(4.3M)(5.1M)(31.6M)(28.4M)(27.0M)

Forward Air Key Cash Accounts

202020212022202320242025 (projected)
Change In Cash(24.5M)(2.9M)8.5M1.9B(1.8B)(1.8B)
Free Cash Flow63.8M81.2M218.4M150.7M(113.3M)(107.7M)
Depreciation37.1M39.6M47.4M57.4M144.0M151.2M
Other Non Cash Items(5.1M)3.9M10.9M(13.9M)983.3M1.0B
Dividends Paid20.9M23.0M25.9M25.0M28.7M30.2M
Capital Expenditures20.3M39.1M40.7M30.7M37.1M27.3M
Net Income52.8M116.1M193.2M42.8M(1.1B)(1.1B)
End Period Cash Flow40.3M37.3M45.8M2.0B105.3M104.1M
Change To Netincome23.9M16.9M26.5M29.9M34.4M36.1M
Change Receivables2.1M(25.7M)(60.8M)(11.0M)(9.9M)(10.4M)
Net Borrowings(20.9M)(21.4M)42.6M(49M)(44.1M)(41.9M)
Investments(82.7M)(88.3M)(104.5M)174.8M201.1M211.1M

Forward Financial Ratios Relationships

Comparative valuation techniques use various fundamental indicators to help in determining Forward Air's current stock value. Our valuation model uses many indicators to compare Forward Air value to that of its competitors to determine the firm's financial worth. You can analyze the relationship between different fundamental ratios across Forward Air competition to find correlations between indicators driving Forward Air's intrinsic value. More Info.
Forward Air is rated below average in return on equity category among its peers. It also is rated below average in return on asset category among its peers . At present, Forward Air's Return On Equity is projected to increase slightly based on the last few years of reporting. Comparative valuation analysis is a catch-all technique that is used if you cannot value Forward Air by discounting back its dividends or cash flows. It compares the stock's price multiples to nearest competition to determine if the stock is relatively undervalued or overvalued.

Forward Air Systematic Risk

Forward Air's systematic risk plays a vital role in portfolio allocation when considering its stock to be added to a well-diversified portfolio. Forward Air volatility which cannot be eliminated through diversification, requires returns over the risk-free rate. Over the long run, a well-diversified portfolio provides returns that match its exposure to systematic risk. In this case, investors face a trade-off between expected returns and systematic risk and, therefore, can only reduce a portfolio's exposure to systematic risk by sacrificing expected returns on the portfolio.
The output start index for this execution was twenty with a total number of output elements of fourty-one. The Beta measures systematic risk based on how returns on Forward Air correlated with the market. If Beta is less than 0 Forward Air generally moves in the opposite direction as compared to the market. If Forward Air Beta is about zero movement of price series is uncorrelated with the movement of the benchmark. if Beta is between zero and one Forward Air is generally moves in the same direction as, but less than the movement of the market. For Beta = 1 movement of Forward Air is generally in the same direction as the market. If Beta > 1 Forward Air moves generally in the same direction as, but more than the movement of the benchmark.
Today, most investors in Forward Air Stock are looking for potential investment opportunities by analyzing not only static indicators but also various Forward Air's growth ratios. Consistent increases or decreases in fundamental ratios usually indicate a possible pattern that can be successfully translated into profits. However, when comparing two companies, knowing each company's growth growth rates may not be enough to decide which company is a better investment. That's why investors frequently use static breakdown of Forward Air growth as a starting point in their analysis.

Price Earnings To Growth Ratio

1.72E-4

At present, Forward Air's Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is projected to increase based on the last few years of reporting.

Forward Air March 19, 2025 Opportunity Range

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