Old Dominion Freight [ODFL] vs Knight-Swift [KNX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Old Dominion Freight
NASDAQ
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Knight-Swift
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Old Dominion Freight wins in 11 metrics, Knight-Swift wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Old Dominion Freight appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Old Dominion Freight | Knight-Swift | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.20 | 41.23 | Old Dominion Freight |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 7.20 | 0.96 | Knight-Swift |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 4.02 | 43.96 | Old Dominion Freight |
| PEG Ratio | 24.47 | 20.02 | Knight-Swift |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.85 | 9.30 | Knight-Swift |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 19.42% | 2.22% | Old Dominion Freight |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 25.42% | 3.89% | Old Dominion Freight |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 25.42% | 3.89% | Old Dominion Freight |
| Return on Equity | 26.25% | 2.30% | Old Dominion Freight |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 16.43% | 1.30% | Old Dominion Freight |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $887.97M | $-20.09M | Old Dominion Freight |
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% | 1.17% | Knight-Swift |
| 1-Year Return | -22.41% | -16.86% | Knight-Swift |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.41 | 0.92 | Knight-Swift |
| Enterprise Value | $30.09B | $9.75B | Old Dominion Freight |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.34 | 1.31 | Knight-Swift |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.74% | 13.92% | Old Dominion Freight |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $27 | $46 | Knight-Swift |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.12 | $1.02 | Old Dominion Freight |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.25 | 1.18 | Knight-Swift |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
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Old Dominion Freight vs Knight-Swift Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Freight | -0.61% | -2.63% | -11.55% | -6.59% | -26.30% | -17.30% |
| Knight-Swift | -0.82% | -2.47% | -10.24% | -0.26% | -23.51% | -21.39% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Freight | -22.41% | -4.59% | 56.54% | 514.97% | 2,744.97% | 4,570.72% |
| Knight-Swift | -16.86% | -24.62% | -3.03% | 50.78% | 118.28% | 174.85% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Old Dominion Freight vs Knight-Swift
| Metric | ODFL | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $30.51B | $6.82B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,446,496 | 4,127,190 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,938,852 | 3,057,677 |
| Last Close | $144.45 | $41.11 |
| 52 Week Range | $141.73 - $233.26 | $36.69 - $61.51 |
| % from 52W High | -38.07% | -33.17% |
| All-Time High | $233.26 (Nov 11, 2024) | $64.35 (Jan 30, 2023) |
| % from All-Time High | -38.07% | -36.11% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.06% | 0.01% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.17% | 0.69% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.19% | 0.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.25% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.26% | 0.02% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 4.02 | 43.96 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $20.04 | $43.90 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.11 | $1.33 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.65B | $814.29M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.87B | $-100,283,000 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.81% | 1.17% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.36 | $0.50 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Old Dominion Freight vs Knight-Swift
| Metric | ODFL | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.20 | 41.23 |
| Forward P/E | 24.47 | 20.02 |
| PEG Ratio | 24.47 | 20.02 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.41 | 0.92 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 7.20 | 0.96 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $30.51B | $6.82B |
| Enterprise Value | $30.09B | $9.75B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.34 | 1.31 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 16.85 | 9.30 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.25 | 1.18 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $20.04 | $43.90 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Old Dominion Freight vs Knight-Swift
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ODFL | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.37B | $1.82B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $924.77M | $1.58B |
| Gross Profit | $450.09M | $246.20M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $338.06M | $66.69M |
| EBITDA | $427.78M | $277.49M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $338.64M | $40.53M |
| Income Tax | $83.98M | $10.30M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $254.66M | $30.23M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ODFL | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $97.20M | $209.48M |
| Total Current Assets | $734.38M | $1.45B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $557.35M | $1.65B |
| Long-Term Debt | $39.99M | $2.39B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $4.24B | $7.12B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.99B | $2.66B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.42B | $7.48B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ODFL | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $351.18M | $134.20M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-82.92M | $-49.86M |
| Free Cash Flow | $248.37M | $-23.04M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-141.52M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-201.08M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ODFL | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 10.04M | 7.73M |
| Short Ratio | 5.74 | 2.88 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,446,496 | 4,127,190 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,938,852 | 3,057,677 |
| Shares Outstanding | 212.98M | 161.90M |
| Float Shares | 194.05M | 157.30M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.81% | 0.95% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Old Dominion Freight vs Knight-Swift
| Metric | ODFL | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.36 | $0.50 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.81% | 1.17% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.45 | $0.54 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.19% | 0.28% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.34 | $1.62 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 03, 2025 | Mar 07, 2025 |