Stock Analysis
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.CHRW
P/E 25.74×· 5Y range 10.65–40.62×· 53th percentile of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo
AnalystsStrong Buy32 analystsP/E 25.7× sits at the 53rd percentile of its 5.089664613278576-year history.
Cash covers 15% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality90
- Financial Health80
Risks
- Growth20
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Market context
-3.0% today· Z 0.9σ· RVOL 1.7×
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 8.8 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 34.3% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 11.0× — debt well covered
What's happening with CHRW
Profile
Strong earnings quality and financial health; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation61/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (53th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (4.1%)12/25
- P/S (1.0x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (20.6x)12/25
- Growth20/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-8.4%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (-8.7%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-6.4%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (23.1%)20/25
- Profitability56/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (23.7%)20/25
- ROE (34.3%)25/25
- Net margin (3.7%)6/25
- Operating margin (4.9%)5/25
- Financial Health80/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (8.80)25/25
- Current ratio (1.53)18/25
- Interest coverage (11.0x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 18%)12/25
- Quality90/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.94)25/25
- FCF conversion (106%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 1.0%)25/25
- Moat62/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (15.7%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 1.8%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 8.4%/yr
About C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
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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.
Headquarters: EDEN PRAIRIE, MN · Employees: 11,855 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
61BP/E (TTM)25.7xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 10.7x–40.6x · 53rd pct
P/FCF26.4xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield4.1%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 0.5%–18.0% · 49th pct
P/S (TTM)0.96xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.4x–1.5x · 81st pct
EV/EBIT20.6xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 8.7x–31.7x · 60th pct
EV/Sales1.0xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E20.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio8.82xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.52B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.86%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio47.9%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
56CROIC23.7%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE34.3%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA11.9%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin3.7%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin4.9%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin9.1%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin3.9%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin3.4%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
20ERevenue CAGR-8.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-8.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-6.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth23.1%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-13.6%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income14.1%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
80AAltman Z-Score8.80A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.53xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.53xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage11.0xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.4yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.1xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.59xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.15xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
90A+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.94A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion105.6%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability1.0%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.1%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover3.18xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gokey Timothy C Filed | Gokey Timothy C | Grant / award | +208 | |
Goodburn Mark A. Filed | Goodburn Mark A. | Grant / award | +246 | |
Lee Damon J. Filed | Lee Damon J. | Tax withholding | -4698 | |
Goodburn Mark A. Filed | Goodburn Mark A. | Grant / award | +193 | |
Gokey Timothy C Filed | Gokey Timothy C | Grant / award | +163 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RAJAN ARUN Filed | RAJAN ARUN | Grant / award | +8.7K | |
Tolliver Paula Filed | Tolliver Paula | Grant / award | +992 | |
Crawford Kermit R Filed | Crawford Kermit R | Grant / award | +992 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
62BROIC >12% Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)15.7%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor1.8%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$5.42
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$1.32
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$13.90
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.09B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$160.87M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$928.57M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$1.85B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.57xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$16.27B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.93B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)
CHRW is down 3.01% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 8.80 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.94 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -8%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~1.4 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Return on equity of 34.3% is well above the market average.
See how CHRW ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CHRW moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Pre-market | 144.98 | -8.08% | -5.27 |
| Oct 5 | Regular | 141.53 | -10.27% | -6.72 |
| Oct 5 | After-hours | 141.00 | -10.60% | -6.94 |
| Oct 1 | Regular | 153.56 | +3.78% | 2.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CHRW
What is the current C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) stock price?
CHRW is trading at $139.49 at the last market close, down 3.01% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CHRW pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CHRW stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s financial health at 80/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CHRW stock overvalued?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 25.7 and our valuation score rates it 61/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CHRW. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. operate in?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, within the Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. do?
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About C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) Stock
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo industry. As of the latest update, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is trading at $139.49, down 3.01% on the day with a market capitalization of $16.3 billion. The financial health score for CHRW is 80/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CHRW stock.
CHRW Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 80/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CHRW.
- Sector peers: Compare CHRW against 5 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CHRW a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) as an investment. The financial health score of 80/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.