FWRD (Forward Air) Debt-to-Asset : 0.80 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FWRD Forward Air Corp FWRD
56 GF Score
Price $15.13
GF Value $32.72
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What is Forward Air Debt-to-Asset?

Forward Air FWRD +3.14% 56 Debt-to-Asset is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FWRD with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Forward Air's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $128 Mil. Forward Air's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,022 Mil. Forward Air's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,696 Mil. Forward Air's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.


Forward Air  (NAS:FWRD) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.


Forward Air Debt-to-Asset Related Terms


Forward Air Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Air's Debt-to-Asset can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Forward Air Debt-to-Asset Chart

Forward Air Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.29 0.22 0.65 0.77 0.79

Forward Air Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.77 0.78 0.77 0.79 0.80

FWRD vs RLGT, CYRX, PAL: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Forward Air's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Forward Air Debt-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Forward Air's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forward Air's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Forward Air Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Forward Air's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(123.021 + 2036.646) / 2718.944
=0.79

Forward Air's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(128.125 + 2022.257) / 2695.879
=0.80

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.80 mean?
Forward Air (FWRD) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Forward Air and its competitors.
Is Forward Air's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Forward Air's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.80. Overall, Forward Air has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Air's Debt-to-Asset compare to RLGT and CYRX?
Forward Air's Debt-to-Asset of 0.80 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Asset for a Transportation company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Forward Air and its competitors. Forward Air's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forward Air stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Air (FWRD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.72, compared to a current price of $15.13 — trading 53.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.80. Forward Air's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Air (FWRD), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Forward Air (FWRD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Air stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.13 is trading 53.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.72. GuruFocus considers Forward Air to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FWRD:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.80
  • GF Value™: $32.72 vs. price of $15.13 (53.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FWRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forward Air Business Description

Address 3200 Olympus Boulevard, Suite 300, Dallas, TX, USA, 75019
Forward Air Corp is an asset-light freight and logistics company. The company's operating segment includes Expedited Freight, Omni Logistics, and Intermodal and Corporate. The company generates maximum revenue from the Omni Logistics segment. The expedited Freight segment operates a comprehensive national network to provide expedited regional, inter-regional, and national LTL (less-than-truckload) services. It also offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling. The Company conducts business in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
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