C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Ratios | P/E, ROE & Valuation

On the Key Ratios page for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW), the latest P/E of 41.7 frames valuation, while ROE 33.32% and ROIC 19.04% indicates profitability and capital efficiency. Together with the current ratio of 1.59 and debt-to-equity 0.97, these signals help you judge whether valuation is supported by fundamentals across the historical rows.

Financial Performance Ratios

CHRW Historical Per Share Metrics

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Revenue per Share$135.21$147.95$148.43$196.41$174.38$119.58$111.78$119.64$105.75$92.11
Net Income per Share$5.00$3.89$2.74$7.48$6.37$3.74$4.21$4.78$3.59$3.60
Operating Cash Flow per Share$7.32$4.25$6.17$13.12$0.72$3.68$6.10$5.70$2.71$3.71
Free Cash Flow per Share$7.16$4.06$5.46$12.10$0.18$3.28$5.59$5.24$2.29$3.07
Cash per Share$1.33$1.22$1.23$1.73$1.94$1.80$3.27$2.72$2.37$1.74
Book Value per Share$14.22$14.37$11.97$10.76$15.26$13.87$12.20$11.47$10.14$8.81
Tangible Book Value per Share$1.91$1.38$-1.70$-2.15$2.85$1.62$1.73$1.39$-0.20$-1.19
Interest Debt per Share$14.89$15.28$17.36$19.57$17.26$10.87$11.71$9.91$10.75$8.87
CAPEX per Share$0.16$0.19$0.71$1.02$0.54$0.40$0.51$0.46$0.41$0.64

CHRW Historical Valuation Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Price to Earnings (P/E)41.726.5831.512.2416.8925.1218.5617.5924.8120.36
Price to Book (P/B)14.667.197.228.517.056.776.417.338.798.31
Price to Sales (P/S)1.520.70.580.470.620.780.70.70.840.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA26.7718.2419.6410.0413.8317.9413.2712.5515.7312.55
EV to Sales1.610.790.680.550.70.860.770.760.920.87
EV to Operating Cash Flow29.7327.4516.468.28170.927.8614.1515.9635.8921.62
EV to Free Cash Flow30.3928.7318.68.97675.2431.2415.4517.3642.3426.14
Enterprise Value$26.06B$13.97B$12.05B$13.66B$16.23B$13.91B$11.82B$12.66B$13.66B$11.45B

CHRW Historical Profitability Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Return on Equity (ROE)33.32%27.04%22.92%69.49%41.75%26.94%34.53%41.66%35.41%40.81%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)19.04%15.36%12.00%27.16%20.82%15.79%18.33%22.96%18.13%20.51%
Return on Tangible Assets15.93%12.45%9.02%21.72%15.68%14.54%17.99%21.97%18.15%23.07%
Earnings Yield2.40%3.76%3.17%8.17%5.92%3.98%5.39%5.68%4.03%4.91%
Free Cash Flow Yield3.49%3.93%6.33%13.22%0.17%3.50%7.14%6.24%2.57%4.19%
Dividend Yield1.20%2.38%2.85%2.48%1.94%1.65%2.59%2.27%2.06%2.35%

CHRW Historical Liquidity & Financial Strength

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Current Ratio1.591.281.41.081.441.61.71.921.261.09
Interest Coverage5.717.444.8812.6718.0914.9816.5528.6716.6132.74
Income Quality1.461.092.251.750.110.991.451.190.751.03
Debt to Equity0.971.011.381.741.10.760.930.841.030.99
Debt to Assets31.41%32.86%37.37%39.65%31.68%27.76%33.53%30.41%34.59%33.95%
Net Debt to EBITDA1.532.082.941.581.681.531.240.961.31.09

CHRW Historical Efficiency Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Receivables Turnover5.956.866.847.65.236.127.277.167.037.68
Payables Turnover10.8713.5412.6215.5611.8512.5814.2415.7313.6814.21
Inventory Turnover0000-47.380-105.53000
Days Sales Outstanding61.3853.2153.3548.0269.7959.6150.2450.9651.8947.52
Days Payables Outstanding33.5726.9528.9223.4630.829.0125.6323.2126.6925.69
Days of Inventory on Hand0000-7.70-3.46000

CHRW Historical Market Metrics

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Enterprise Value to EBITDA26.7718.2419.6410.0413.8317.9413.2712.5515.7312.55
Market Cap$24.58B$12.38B$10.24B$11.51B$14.26B$12.72B$10.71B$11.69B$12.53B$10.45B
Enterprise Value$26.06B$13.97B$12.05B$13.66B$16.23B$13.91B$11.82B$12.66B$13.66B$11.45B
Dividend Yield1.20%2.38%2.85%2.48%1.94%1.65%2.59%2.27%2.06%2.35%
Payout Ratio50.57%63.30%89.68%30.34%32.85%41.46%48.15%39.91%51.14%47.81%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. stock overvalued based on its P/E ratio?

On this page, CHRW's current P/E is 41.7, compared with a multi-year average around 23.5. A higher P/E versus its own history can indicate the market is pricing in stronger earnings growth or better durability. To judge whether the premium is justified, cross-check profitability (ROE/ROIC), liquidity (current ratio), and leverage (debt-to-equity) so you can separate quality strength from expectations alone.

What is C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. market cap?

Market cap is the market value of a company's equity and is commonly calculated as share price multiplied by shares outstanding. The latest market cap shown in the table is $24.58B. Pair market cap with valuation multiples (P/E, P/B, P/S) so you can evaluate whether size also corresponds with "quality" and profitability. For a wider view across stocks, you can also use the stock screener.

What is a good P/E ratio for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. compared to its industry?

There isn't one universal "good" P/E - P/E should be judged against the business model and expected growth for its sector. A practical approach is: (1) compare the P/E on this page to C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s own historical range (shown across the table's rows), and (2) benchmark against peer companies using the Screener's P/E filters and the Peers Comparison/Compare tools. If profitability (ROE/ROIC) and cash-flow strength are improving, a higher P/E can be more defensible; if returns are slipping, even a lower P/E may be a value trap.

How does C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. compare to its competitors in key financial ratios?

The fastest way to compare C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. with competitors is to use the built-in "Peers Comparison" section on this page and the Compare tool. Focus on a small set of ratios that work together: P/E for valuation, ROE/ROIC for profitability and capital efficiency, current ratio and interest coverage for liquidity and solvency, and debt-to-equity for leverage risk. When you see C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. outperform peers on profitability while keeping valuation and leverage reasonable, it often signals stronger fundamentals.

Is C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. financially strong based on its ratios?

To assess whether C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is financially strong, review both profitability and balance-sheet risk together. Current ratio is about 1.59, which is above 1.0 and can indicate more comfortable short-term liquidity. Interest coverage is about 5.71, implying a stronger ability to cover interest expenses. Debt-to-equity is about 0.97, suggesting leverage is more moderate relative to a high-debt profile. Then confirm the same story is supported by ROE/ROIC (quality of earnings) and by cash-flow backed metrics in the table.

What do C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.'s financial ratios say about its future growth?

Ratios are a way to see what the business is likely to sustain. Look for upward trends in profitability metrics (ROE and ROIC), improving earnings/cash-flow backed measures, and stable or strengthening liquidity. If C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is sustaining strong returns (for example ROE at 33.32% and ROIC at 19.04%) while debt levels and interest coverage remain manageable, growth expectations may be more credible. If valuation multiples expand while returns weaken, the market may be pricing optimistic growth ahead of results.