Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
FWRD
Forward Air Corporation
$16.63
+1.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $553.33M
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$145.85
-1.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 321% more annual revenue ($10.61B vs $2.52B). OSK leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs -11.4%. FWRD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.66. FWRD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
FWRD
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
OSK
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 145.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -112.9% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FWRD
The strongest argument for FWRD centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.66 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : FWRD
The primary concerns for FWRD are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FWRD profiles as a turnaround stock while OSK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FWRD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
FWRD is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
OSK generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FWRD scores higher overall (52/100 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 →Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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