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Forward Air Corp.

Forward Air Debt to Equity

Valuation check: FWRD's debt-to-equity ratio is -18.28, below the Industrials sector average of 1.27.

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Debt to Equity

-18.28

Debt to Equity

-18.28

Debt-to-Equity ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to shareholder equity. A lower D/E ratio generally indicates a more financially stable company with less risk.

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Forward Air (FWRD) FAQ

Forward Air (FWRD) currently reports a debt-to-equity ratio of -18.28. That is below the Industrials sector average of 1.27. Use the charts on this page to explore Forward Air's debt-to-equity ratio history and peer comparisons.

Forward Air's debt-to-equity ratio of -18.28 is lower than the Industrials sector average of 1.27. That is roughly 1540.2% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The debt-to-equity ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Forward Air's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At -18.28, FWRD can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Industrials peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current debt-to-equity ratio of -18.28, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 1.27. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Forward Air, and consider following FWRD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Forward Air is classified in the Industrials sector. On debt-to-equity ratio, it currently shows -18.28 versus a sector average near 1.27. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Industrials are usually more informative than comparing FWRD with unrelated industries.