XPO (XPO) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at XPO (XPO): its performance, risk, profitability, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Transportation peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | XPO |
|---|---|
| Name | XPO Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Transportation |
| GICS Industry | Ground Transportation |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Cargo Ground Transportation |
| Market Capitalization | 23.62 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 7, 2003 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XPO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 67.87% | 47.90% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XPO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 44.39% | 39.75% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.89 | 1.16 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
XPO (XPO) posts ROE of 19.94%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
XPO
Transportation industry group
19.94%
Group distribution
- Max
- 43.37%
- Q3
- 20.89%
- XPO
- 19.94%
- Median
- 10.45%
- Q1
- 1.90%
- Min
- -18.46%
Largest peers
- UNP
- 40.69%
- UBER
- 35.31%
- UPS
- 33.35%
- CSX
- 23.68%
- XPO
- 19.94%
- FDX
- 15.87%
- CP
- 8.43%
Net Margin (TTM)
XPO (XPO) keeps 4.19% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
XPO
Transportation industry group
4.19%
Group distribution
- Max
- 43.82%
- Q3
- 19.52%
- Median
- 5.13%
- XPO
- 4.19%
- Q1
- 1.18%
- Min
- -9.62%
Largest peers
- UNP
- 29.20%
- CP
- 27.21%
- CSX
- 21.55%
- UBER
- 15.91%
- UPS
- 5.94%
- FDX
- 4.88%
- XPO
- 4.19%
Operating Margin (TTM)
XPO (XPO) turns 8.78% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
XPO
Transportation industry group
8.78%
Group distribution
- Max
- 54.53%
- Q3
- 25.12%
- XPO
- 8.78%
- Median
- 6.35%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -33.27%
Largest peers
- UNP
- 40.36%
- CP
- 37.56%
- CSX
- 36.16%
- UBER
- 14.57%
- XPO
- 8.78%
- FDX
- 6.94%
- UPS
- 6.33%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XPO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 19.94% | 10.45% |
| ROA (TTM) | 5.96% | 4.14% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 4.19% | 5.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.78% | 6.35% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 18.56% | 28.10% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
XPO (XPO) has current ratio of 0.99, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
XPO
Transportation industry group
0.99
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.26
- Q3
- 1.59
- Median
- 1.15
- XPO
- 0.99
- Q1
- 0.83
- Min
- 0.42
Largest peers
- FDX
- 1.47
- UPS
- 1.21
- UBER
- 1.07
- XPO
- 0.99
- CSX
- 0.97
- UNP
- 0.92
- CP
- 0.67
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
XPO (XPO) has debt-to-equity ratio of 2.21, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
XPO
Transportation industry group
2.21
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.37
- XPO
- 2.21
- Q3
- 1.66
- Median
- 0.76
- Q1
- 0.36
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- XPO
- 2.21
- UPS
- 1.82
- UNP
- 1.62
- CSX
- 1.43
- FDX
- 1.41
- CP
- 0.51
- UBER
- 0.48
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XPO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.99 | 1.15 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 2.21 | 0.76 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.98 | 2.13 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
XPO (XPO) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
XPO
Transportation industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.86%
- Q3
- 1.97%
- Median
- 0.65%
- XPO
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- UPS
- 6.26%
- UNP
- 2.13%
- FDX
- 1.78%
- CSX
- 1.16%
- CP
- 1.06%
- XPO
- 0.00%
- UBER
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
XPO (XPO) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
XPO
Transportation industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 106.15%
- Q3
- 45.30%
- Median
- 20.55%
- XPO
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- UPS
- 106.15%
- UNP
- 45.10%
- CSX
- 32.52%
- FDX
- 30.59%
- CP
- 20.36%
- XPO
- 0.00%
- UBER
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XPO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.65% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 20.55% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
XPO (XPO) trades at P/E ratio of 68.90, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.
XPO
Transportation industry group
68.90
Group distribution
- Max
- 94.00
- XPO
- 68.90
- Q3
- 45.83
- Median
- 21.74
- Q1
- 13.37
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- XPO
- 68.90
- CSX
- 28.34
- CP
- 27.11
- UNP
- 21.41
- UBER
- 17.72
- FDX
- 17.54
- UPS
- 17.35
P/S Ratio (TTM)
XPO (XPO) trades at 2.85 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
XPO
Transportation industry group
2.85
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.02
- XPO
- 2.85
- Q3
- 2.17
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.62
- Min
- 0.08
Largest peers
- UNP
- 6.25
- CSX
- 6.07
- CP
- 5.08
- XPO
- 2.85
- UBER
- 2.71
- UPS
- 1.03
- FDX
- 0.85
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
XPO (XPO) trades at 12.64 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.
XPO
Transportation industry group
12.64
Group distribution
- XPO
- 12.64
- Max
- 8.88
- Q3
- 4.31
- Median
- 2.18
- Q1
- 1.19
- Min
- -2.61
Largest peers
- XPO
- 12.64
- UNP
- 7.95
- CSX
- 6.32
- UBER
- 5.88
- UPS
- 5.61
- FDX
- 2.64
- CP
- 2.33
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XPO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 68.90 | 21.74 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.85 | 1.10 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 12.64 | 2.18 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 1.37% | 2.61% |