Is FedEx a Better Buy Than C.H. Robinson Worldwide?
C.H. Robinson Worldwide surged 21% during the past Month. You may be tempted to buy more, or may want to reduce your exposure. But there is an entirely different perspective you might be missing. Is there a better alternative? Turns out, its peer FedEx gives you more. FedEx (FDX) stock offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) stock, suggesting you may be better off investing in FDX
- FDX’s quarterly revenue growth was 3.1%, vs. CHRW’s -10.9%.
- In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 1.1%, ahead of CHRW’s -7.1%.
- FDX leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 6.9% and 3-year average of 6.7%.
A single stock can be risky, but there is a huge value to a broader, diversified approach. Quiz time: Over the last 5 years, which index do you think the Trefis High Quality Portfolio outperformed — the S&P 500, the S&P 1500 Equal Weighted, or both? The answer might surprise you. See how our advisory framework helps stack the odds in your favor.
CHRW provides freight transportation and logistics solutions across North America and globally, partnering with around 85,000 carriers including motor, rail, air, and ocean transport providers. FDX provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services including express and ground delivery, freight, sales, marketing, IT, customer support, and billing both domestically and internationally.
Valuation & Performance Overview
- The Next Big Rally in Ford Motor Stock Could Start Like This
- The Risk Factors to Watch Out For in NVIDIA Stock
- Intuitive Surgical Stock Now 16% Cheaper, Time To Buy
- AT&T Stock Pays Out $85 Bil – Investors Take Note
- Intel Stock Pays Out $92 Bil – Investors Take Note
- Comcast Stock Capital Return Hits $44 Bil
| CHRW | FDX | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 22.7 | 10.4 | FDX |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | -10.9% | 3.1% | FDX |
| Last 12 Months | -7.1% | 1.1% | FDX |
| Last 3 Year Average | -13.4% | -2.2% | FDX |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 4.8% | 6.9% | FDX |
| Last 3 Year Average | 3.8% | 6.7% | FDX |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | 65.7% | 62.9% | CHRW |
Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off.
See more revenue details: CHRW Revenue Comparison | FDX Revenue Comparison
See more margin details: CHRW Operating Income Comparison | FDX Operating Income Comparison
But do these numbers tell the full story? Read Buy or Sell FDX Stock to see if FedEx’s edge holds up under the hood or if C.H. Robinson Worldwide still has cards to play (see Buy or Sell CHRW Stock).
Historical Market Performance
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| CHRW Return | 23% | 18% | -13% | -3% | 23% | 48% | 123% | <=== | |
| FDX Return | 74% | 1% | -32% | 49% | 13% | -3% | 97% | ||
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% | ||
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| CHRW Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 50% | 58% | 58% | 80% | 59% | ||
| FDX Win Rate | 67% | 50% | 50% | 58% | 50% | 50% | 54% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | 64% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| CHRW Max Drawdown | -23% | -9% | -18% | -12% | -21% | -15% | -16% | ||
| FDX Max Drawdown | -40% | -15% | -44% | 0% | -7% | -29% | -23% | ||
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -12% | <=== | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] 2025 data is for the year up to 11/11/2025 (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
No matter how good the numbers, stock investment is never a smooth ride. There is a risk you must factor in. Read FDX Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has fallen and recovered in the past.
Whatever your view on either of these stocks, investing in one or two stocks remains a risky proposition. Instead, the Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.