C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NAS:CHRW) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Forward PE Ratio Chart
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.56
19.76
24.88
16.72
17.79
22.42
18.55
15.60
21.60
21.12
27.48
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.56
18.25
18.90
18.05
19.76
21.10
19.42
20.41
24.88
21.01
19.23
20.00
16.72
17.18
16.75
16.58
17.79
17.18
27.40
25.00
22.42
22.32
19.16
17.01
18.55
17.15
14.56
14.75
15.60
20.37
22.27
19.12
21.60
23.53
25.13
22.57
21.12
20.77
20.56
23.81
27.48
26.73
CHRW vs EXPD, FDXF, ZTO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 31.47 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on C.H. Robinson Worldwide and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, C.H. Robinson Worldwide ranks #425 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Forward PE Ratio too high?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide's current Forward PE Ratio is 31.47. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.36. C.H. Robinson Worldwide's value of 31.47 is 135.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C.H. Robinson Worldwide ranks #425 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, C.H. Robinson Worldwide has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C.H. Robinson Worldwide's Forward PE Ratio compare to EXPD and FDXF?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, C.H. Robinson Worldwide ranks #425 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places C.H. Robinson Worldwide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.36. C.H. Robinson Worldwide's value of 31.47 is 135.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.36, based on 490 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. C.H. Robinson Worldwide's current Forward PE Ratio of 31.47 is 135.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on C.H. Robinson Worldwide and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C.H. Robinson Worldwide's current Forward PE Ratio is 31.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C.H. Robinson Worldwide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.18, compared to a current price of $193.50 — trading 109.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 31.47 and 135.6% above the Transportation industry median of 13.36. C.H. Robinson Worldwide's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 31.47 as of Jul. 11, 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 C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C.H. Robinson Worldwide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $193.50 is trading 109.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $92.18.
GuruFocus considers C.H. Robinson Worldwide to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHRW:
Forward PE Ratio: 31.47
GF Value™: $92.18 vs. price of $193.50 (109.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 135.6% above the Transportation median (#425 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHRW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
C.H. Robinson is a top-tier non-asset-based third-party logistics provider with a significant focus on domestic freight brokerage (about 64% of net revenue), which reflects mostly truck brokerage but also rail intermodal. Additionally, the firm operates a large air and ocean forwarding division (26%), which has grown organically and via tuck-in acquisitions over the years. The remainder of revenue consists of transportation management services and a legacy produce-sourcing operation.
66GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CHRW
Forward PE Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CHRW has been successfully added to your 