C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Integrated Freight & Logistics
EV/EBITDA
↑
23.91
↑+40% vs avg
5yr avg: 17.13
30Y Low10.1·High23.4
P/FCF
↓
22.35
↓-83% vs avg
5yr avg: 134.09
30Y Low7.7·High45.7
P/B Ratio
↑
11.10
↑+36% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.17
30Y Low6.3·High11.1
ROE
↓
32.9%
-11% vs avg
5yr avg: 37.0%
30Y Low19%·High56%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.81
↓-17% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.18
30Y Low0.0·High3.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CHRW Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. trades at 34.9x earnings, 44% above its 5-year average of 24.2x, sitting at the 93rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.9x, the stock trades at a premium of 35%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 22.3x P/FCF, 83% below the 5-year average of 134.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $20.0B | $19.5B | $12.5B | $10.3B | $11.6B | $14.4B | $12.8B | $10.8B | $11.8B | $12.6B | $10.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $21.5B | $21.0B | $14.1B | $12.1B | $13.8B | $16.4B | $14.0B | $11.9B | $12.8B | $13.7B | $11.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 34.90 | 33.28 | 26.77 | 31.76 | 12.37 | 17.06 | 25.23 | 18.66 | 17.78 | 24.96 | 20.41 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.23 | 1.20 | 0.70 | 0.59 | 0.47 | 0.62 | 0.79 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.85 | 0.80 |
| P/B Ratio | 11.10 | 10.58 | 7.24 | 7.29 | 8.60 | 7.12 | 6.80 | 6.45 | 7.40 | 8.83 | 8.33 |
| P/FCF | 22.35 | 21.83 | 25.63 | 15.96 | 7.65 | 599.37 | 28.71 | 14.08 | 16.20 | 39.05 | 23.92 |
| P/OCF | 21.87 | 21.36 | 24.49 | 14.13 | 7.05 | 151.70 | 25.61 | 12.89 | 14.89 | 33.10 | 19.79 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CHRW EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 23.9x EBITDA, 40% above its 5-year average of 17.1x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 72% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.29 | 0.79 | 0.69 | 0.56 | 0.71 | 0.86 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.92 | 0.87 |
| EV / EBITDA | 23.91 | 23.39 | 18.35 | 19.79 | 10.14 | 13.95 | 18.02 | 13.34 | 12.66 | 15.81 | 12.57 |
| EV / EBIT | 27.00 | 26.73 | 21.02 | 23.60 | 10.88 | 15.13 | 20.74 | 15.04 | 14.01 | 17.71 | 13.69 |
| EV / FCF | — | 23.47 | 28.91 | 18.75 | 9.06 | 681.29 | 31.37 | 15.53 | 17.52 | 42.56 | 26.18 |
CHRW Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. earns an operating margin of 4.9%, roughly in line with the Industrials sector average. Operating margins have expanded from 2.9% to 4.9% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 32.9% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 18.0% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 8.4% | 8.4% | 7.4% | 6.5% | 7.6% | 7.0% | 7.2% | 8.4% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 9.2% |
| Operating Margin | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 32.9% | 32.9% | 29.7% | 23.5% | 55.7% | 43.3% | 28.5% | 35.3% | 44.0% | 37.6% | 42.9% |
| ROA | 11.3% | 11.3% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 14.5% | 13.9% | 10.4% | 12.7% | 15.3% | 12.8% | 15.0% |
| ROIC | 18.0% | 18.0% | 15.3% | 11.5% | 25.4% | 23.0% | 17.3% | 22.2% | 26.7% | 24.2% | 30.1% |
| ROCE | 25.6% | 25.6% | 21.8% | 17.7% | 40.0% | 30.9% | 21.1% | 26.0% | 34.8% | 37.9% | 46.8% |
CHRW Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.8x, which is manageable (43% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $1.5B ($1.6B total debt minus $161M cash). Interest coverage of 12.4x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.88 | 0.88 | 1.01 | 1.38 | 1.74 | 1.10 | 0.76 | 0.93 | 0.84 | 1.03 | 0.99 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.81 | 1.81 | 2.27 | 3.18 | 1.74 | 1.90 | 1.84 | 1.75 | 1.33 | 1.69 | 1.36 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.80 | 0.93 | 1.27 | 1.58 | 0.97 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.61 | 0.79 | 0.79 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.64 | 1.64 | 2.08 | 2.94 | 1.58 | 1.68 | 1.53 | 1.24 | 0.96 | 1.30 | 1.09 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.64 | 3.28 | 2.79 | 1.41 | 81.93 | 2.66 | 1.45 | 1.33 | 3.51 | 2.27 |
| Interest Coverage | 12.45 | 12.45 | 7.44 | 4.88 | 12.67 | 18.09 | 14.98 | 16.55 | 28.67 | 16.61 | 32.74 |
CHRW Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.53x means C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has improved from 1.40x to 1.53x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | 1.53 | 1.28 | 1.40 | 1.08 | 1.44 | 1.60 | 1.70 | 1.92 | 1.26 | 1.09 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 | 1.53 | 1.28 | 1.40 | 1.08 | 1.44 | 1.60 | 1.70 | 1.92 | 1.26 | 1.09 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 3.21 | 3.35 | 3.37 | 4.15 | 3.29 | 3.15 | 3.30 | 3.76 | 3.51 | 3.60 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 56.60 | 53.21 | 53.35 | 48.02 | 69.79 | 59.61 | 50.24 | 50.96 | 51.89 | 47.52 |
CHRW Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. returns 3.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.5% dividend yield and 1.8% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 51.3% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 2.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 51.3% | 51.3% | 63.3% | 89.7% | 30.3% | 32.8% | 41.5% | 48.1% | 39.9% | 51.1% | 47.8% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.9% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| FCF Yield | 4.5% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 6.3% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 3.5% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 12.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 3.4% | 15.0% | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $122M | $121M | $120M | $127M | $134M | $136M | $138M | $140M | $141M | $143M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CHRW with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CHRWYou | $20B | 34.9 | 23.9 | 22.3 | 8.4% | 4.9% | 32.9% | 18.0% | 1.8 |
 EXPD | $20B | 25.4 | 17.5 | 21.1 | 15.3% | 9.5% | 35.5% | 48.4% | 0.5 |
 XPO | $25B | 80.1 | 23.4 | 75.5 | 12.0% | 8.9% | 18.3% | 9.3% | 3.8 |
 FWRD | $573M | -5.3 | 13.9 | 37.5 | 20.5% | 1.5% | -48.2% | 1.2% | 11.4 |
 RXO | $3B | -33.3 | 37.4 | — | 17.7% | -0.1% | -6.3% | -0.2% | 7.9 |
 UPS | $85B | 15.2 | 9.1 | 17.8 | 18.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 16.1% | 2.6 |
 FDX | $89B | 22.4 | 11.7 | 29.8 | 21.6% | 6.9% | 14.7% | 7.7% | 3.6 |
 JBHT | $23B | 40.2 | 15.6 | 24.6 | 10.5% | 7.2% | 15.8% | 12.0% | 0.9 |
 ODFL | $42B | 41.5 | 24.2 | 43.8 | 32.2% | 24.8% | 23.9% | 23.6% | 0.1 |
 SAIA | $12B | 47.2 | 20.6 | 438.5 | 23.7% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 0.7 |
 TFII | $11B | 26.8 | 9.2 | 11.6 | 12.2% | 6.9% | 16.2% | 9.7% | 2.3 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.9 | 13.9 | 20.6 | 32.8% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.2 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CHRW stock.
What is C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 34.9x. The historical average is 26.4x. This places it at the 93th percentile of its historical range.
What is C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 23.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 16.0x.
What is C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s ROE?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 32.9%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 33.0%.
Is CHRW stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 34.9x. This is at the 93th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s dividend yield?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.47% with a payout ratio of 51.3%.
What are C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s profit margins?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. has 8.4% gross margin and 4.9% operating margin.
How much debt does C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. have?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.8x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.