CTNT vs FDX vs UPS vs XPO vs CHRW

For growth investors, Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc.

(CTNT) is the stronger pick with 182. 7% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -8. 4% for C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW). United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) offers the better valuation at 15. 4x trailing P/E (14. 2x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate FedEx Corporation (FDX) a "Buy" — based on 49 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, United Parcel Service, Inc.

(UPS) is the cheapest at 15. 4x versus XPO Logistics, Inc. at 77. 4x. On forward P/E, United Parcel Service, Inc. is actually cheaper at 14. 2x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: United Parcel Service, Inc. wins at 0. 42x versus C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 's 5. 19x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, XPO Logistics, Inc.

(XPO) delivered a total return of +298. 9%, compared to -100. 0% for Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. (CTNT). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: XPO returned +21. 2% versus CTNT's -100. 0%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc.

(CTNT) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 86β versus XPO Logistics, Inc. 's 1. 72β — meaning XPO is approximately 101% more volatile than CTNT relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. (CTNT) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 13% versus 3% for XPO Logistics, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc.

(CTNT) is pulling ahead at 182. 7% versus -8. 4% for C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. grew EPS 57. 7% year-over-year, compared to -18. 3% for XPO Logistics, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, XPO leads at 1. 9% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

United Parcel Service, Inc.

(UPS) is the more profitable company, earning 6. 3% net margin versus -283. 2% for Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. — meaning it keeps 6. 3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: UPS leads at 9. 6% versus -298. 4% for CTNT. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — FDX leads at 21. 6%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 42x versus C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 's 5. 19x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) trades at 14. 2x forward P/E versus 41. 9x for XPO Logistics, Inc. — 27. 6x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for UPS: 14. 3% to $115. 23.

In this comparison, UPS (6.

3% yield), FDX (1. 5% yield), CHRW (1. 4% yield) pay a dividend. CTNT, XPO do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, C.

H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 97), 1. 4% yield, +163. 6% 10Y return). XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) carries a higher beta of 1. 72 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (CHRW: +163. 6%, XPO: +21. 2%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (CTNT (Consumer Cyclical) and FDX (Industrials) and UPS (Industrials) and XPO (Industrials) and CHRW (Industrials)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: CTNT is a small-cap high-growth stock; FDX is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; UPS is a mid-cap deep-value stock; XPO is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; CHRW is a mid-cap quality compounder stock. FDX, UPS, CHRW pay a dividend while CTNT, XPO do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.