Pitney Bowes [PBI] vs Forward Air [FWRD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Pitney Bowes
NYSE
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Forward Air
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Pitney Bowes wins in 12 metrics, Forward Air wins in 6 metrics, with 0 ties. Pitney Bowes appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Pitney Bowes | Forward Air | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.13 | 10.22 | Forward Air |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | N/A | 5.63 | N/A |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -3.77 | 1,000.21 | Pitney Bowes |
| PEG Ratio | 11.30 | -0.10 | Forward Air |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.75 | 13.44 | Pitney Bowes |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -5.60% | -6.86% | Pitney Bowes |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 15.47% | 3.16% | Pitney Bowes |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 15.47% | 3.16% | Pitney Bowes |
| Return on Equity | 35.20% | -52.07% | Pitney Bowes |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.47% | 1.89% | Pitney Bowes |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $156.77M | $-112.46M | Pitney Bowes |
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 60.16% | -3.59% | Pitney Bowes |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.99 | 0.34 | Forward Air |
| Enterprise Value | $3.67B | $2.99B | Pitney Bowes |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.86 | 1.19 | Forward Air |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 53.59% | 12.68% | Pitney Bowes |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $11 | $86 | Forward Air |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.80 | $-4.96 | Pitney Bowes |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.52 | 1.43 | Forward Air |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Pitney Bowes vs Forward Air Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitney Bowes | 4.60% | 4.79% | -7.58% | 18.67% | 11.40% | 63.71% |
| Forward Air | 10.65% | 3.69% | 11.04% | 78.54% | 12.25% | -3.11% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitney Bowes | 60.16% | 287.54% | 102.40% | -40.75% | -39.72% | -72.17% |
| Forward Air | -3.59% | -69.87% | -47.76% | -31.40% | 21.20% | -8.86% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Pitney Bowes vs Forward Air
| Metric | PBI | FWRD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.94B | $859.09M |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,867,110 | 729,688 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 3,908,483 | 594,306 |
| Last Close | $11.82 | $30.87 |
| 52 Week Range | $6.22 - $13.11 | $9.79 - $40.92 |
| % from 52W High | -9.84% | -24.56% |
| All-Time High | $73.31 (Apr 26, 1999) | $125.71 (Jan 03, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -83.88% | -75.44% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.06% | -0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.42% | -0.04% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.06% | -0.07% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.35% | -0.52% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -3.77 | 1,000.21 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-3.06 | $4.96 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.75 | $3.09 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $243.93M | $40.80M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $229.59M | $110.09M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.54% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.16 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Pitney Bowes vs Forward Air
| Metric | PBI | FWRD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.13 | 10.22 |
| Forward P/E | 11.30 | 103.33 |
| PEG Ratio | 11.30 | -0.10 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.99 | 0.34 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | N/A | 5.63 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.94B | $859.09M |
| Enterprise Value | $3.67B | $2.99B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.86 | 1.19 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.75 | 13.44 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.52 | 1.43 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-3.06 | $4.96 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Pitney Bowes vs Forward Air
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) | PBI | FWRD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $493.42M | $613.28M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $224.30M | $537.98M |
| Gross Profit | $269.12M | $75.30M |
| Research & Development | $4.76M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $96.59M | $4.76M |
| EBITDA | $100.73M | $42.23M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $46.73M | $-41.60M |
| Income Tax | $11.31M | $19.59M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $35.42M | $-61.19M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PBI | FWRD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $323.79M | $95.13M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.18B | $474.61M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.49B | $396.69M |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.00B | $2.04B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-535.88M | $216.24M |
| Retained Earnings | $2.65B | $-402.45M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $342.09M | $1.05B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PBI | FWRD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $94.41M | $-40.68M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-11.22M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-33.57M | $15.71M |
| Debt Repayment | $-787.19M | $-29.43M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-15.00M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PBI | FWRD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 12.09M | 3.40M |
| Short Ratio | 3.65 | 6.52 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.16% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,867,110 | 729,688 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 3,908,483 | 594,306 |
| Shares Outstanding | 182.41M | 29.76M |
| Float Shares | 157.75M | 21.58M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.76% | 1.11% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Pitney Bowes vs Forward Air
| Metric | PBI | FWRD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.16 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.54% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.17 | $0.48 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.10% | 0.27% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.51 | $1.44 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 21, 2025 | Nov 21, 2023 |