Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)vsJB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT)
FWRD
Forward Air Corporation
$9.67
-5.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $327.63M
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
$283.31
+0.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $27.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc generates 392% more annual revenue ($12.13B vs $2.46B). JBHT leads profitability with a 5.1% profit margin vs -3.7%. FWRD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.66. JBHT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
FWRD
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
JBHT
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 145.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 27.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.0%
ROE of -112.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.1%
4.6% revenue growth
5.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FWRD
The strongest argument for FWRD centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.66 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : JBHT
The strongest argument for JBHT centers on Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FWRD
The primary concerns for FWRD are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 26.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : JBHT
The primary concerns for JBHT are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 44.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FWRD profiles as a turnaround stock while JBHT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FWRD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
JBHT is growing revenue faster at 4.6% — sustainability is the question.
JBHT generates stronger free cash flow (243M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JBHT scores higher overall (51/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Forward Air Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
Forward Air Corporation is a light freight logistics and transportation company in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee.
Visit Website →JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an American transportation and logistics company based in Lowell, Arkansas.
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