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Forward AirFWRD +4.29%56 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 0.00% 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. Among 793 Transportation companies, Forward Air ranks worse than 126103.28% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Forward Air's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -172.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Forward Air was 52.80% per year. The lowest was -30.50% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.
Forward Air (NAS:FWRD) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Forward Air 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
FWRD vs RLGT, CYRX, PAL: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Forward Air's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Forward Air's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Air's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Forward Air 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
Forward Air (FWRD) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Forward Air and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Air ranks #999999 out of 793 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Forward Air's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Forward Air's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Air ranks #999999 out of 793 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to RLGT and CYRX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Forward Air ranks #999999 out of 793 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places Forward Air in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 3.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 3.70, based on 793 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Forward Air and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Air's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 0.00%. 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 $15.31 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 0.00%. 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Air (FWRD), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 0.00% 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 $15.31 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.72.
GuruFocus considers Forward Air to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FWRD:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: $32.72 vs. price of $15.31 (53.2% below fair value)
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 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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