Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Dec. 2025) — 10% Below Median

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ASX:FRW Freightways Group Ltd ASX:FRW
59 GF Score
Price A$12.02
GF Value A$5.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Freightways Group Profitability Rank?

Freightways Group ASX:FRW 59 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:FRW with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Freightways Group has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Freightways Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.58%. As of today, Freightways Group's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Freightways Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


ASX:FRW vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Freightways Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Freightways Group Profitability Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Freightways Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Freightways Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Freightways Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Freightways Group has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Freightways Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=78.697 / 625.476
=12.58 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Freightways Group has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Freightways Group Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Freightways Group and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Freightways Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 9.00 to 10.00.
Is Freightways Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Freightways Group's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Freightways Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freightways Group's Profitability Rank compare to UPS and FDX?
Freightways Group's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Freightways Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 9.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Freightways Group and its competitors. Freightways Group's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freightways Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.54, compared to a current price of A$12.02 — trading 117% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Freightways Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freightways Group (ASX:FRW), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freightways Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$12.02 is trading 117% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.54. GuruFocus considers Freightways Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:FRW:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: A$5.54 vs. price of A$12.02 (117% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Freightways Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FRW:New Zealand
Address 32 Botha Road, Penrose, Auckland, NTL, NZL, DX CX10120
Freightways Group Ltd is a provider of express package services throughout New Zealand and Australia. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Express Package and Business Mail, Information Management, and Corporate and others. The Express Package and Business Mail segment covers network courier, point-to-point courier, and postal services. Information management comprises secure paper-based and electronic business information management services. Corporate and other comprises corporate, financing, and property management services. Key revenue is derived from the Express Package and Business Mail divisions.
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