Park-Ohio (PKOH) Competitors

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PKOH vs. FWRD, UPS, FDX, RKLB, and XPO

Should you buy Park-Ohio stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Park-Ohio with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Park-Ohio include Forward Air (FWRD), United Parcel Service (UPS), FedEx (FDX), Rocket Lab (RKLB), and XPO (XPO). These companies are all part of the "air freight & logistics" industry.

How does Park-Ohio compare to Forward Air?

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) and Park-Ohio (NASDAQ:PKOH) are both small-cap air freight & logistics companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Park-Ohio has a net margin of 1.46% compared to Forward Air's net margin of -3.71%. Park-Ohio's return on equity of 9.93% beat Forward Air's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Forward Air-3.71% -41.21% -2.61%
Park-Ohio 1.46%9.93%2.64%

Forward Air has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Forward Air and Forward Air both had 2 articles in the media. Forward Air's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Park-Ohio's score of -0.12 indicating that Forward Air is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Forward Air
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Park-Ohio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

97.0% of Forward Air shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of Park-Ohio shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.7% of Forward Air shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 31.1% of Park-Ohio shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Forward Air presently has a consensus price target of $17.50, indicating a potential upside of 28.62%. Park-Ohio has a consensus price target of $37.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.16%. Given Forward Air's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Forward Air is more favorable than Park-Ohio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Forward Air
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Park-Ohio
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Park-Ohio has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Forward Air. Forward Air is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Park-Ohio, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Forward Air$2.50B0.17-$107.80M-$2.93N/A
Park-Ohio$1.60B0.33$23.80M$1.6821.99

Summary

Park-Ohio beats Forward Air on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Park-Ohio compare to United Parcel Service?

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) and Park-Ohio (NASDAQ:PKOH) are both air freight & logistics companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends.

United Parcel Service has higher revenue and earnings than Park-Ohio. United Parcel Service is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Park-Ohio, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United Parcel Service$88.32B1.03$5.57B$6.1817.23
Park-Ohio$1.60B0.33$23.80M$1.6821.99

United Parcel Service presently has a consensus target price of $111.50, suggesting a potential upside of 4.69%. Park-Ohio has a consensus target price of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.16%. Given United Parcel Service's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe United Parcel Service is more favorable than Park-Ohio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Parcel Service
4 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Park-Ohio
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

United Parcel Service pays an annual dividend of $6.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.2%. Park-Ohio pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. United Parcel Service pays out 106.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Park-Ohio pays out 29.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Parcel Service has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years. United Parcel Service is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

United Parcel Service has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

60.3% of United Parcel Service shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of Park-Ohio shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of United Parcel Service shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.1% of Park-Ohio shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, United Parcel Service had 30 more articles in the media than Park-Ohio. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for United Parcel Service and 2 mentions for Park-Ohio. United Parcel Service's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Park-Ohio's score of -0.12 indicating that United Parcel Service is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United Parcel Service
23 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Park-Ohio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

United Parcel Service has a net margin of 5.94% compared to Park-Ohio's net margin of 1.46%. United Parcel Service's return on equity of 35.95% beat Park-Ohio's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Parcel Service5.94% 35.95% 7.97%
Park-Ohio 1.46%9.93%2.64%

Summary

United Parcel Service beats Park-Ohio on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Park-Ohio compare to FedEx?

Park-Ohio (NASDAQ:PKOH) and FedEx (NYSE:FDX) are both air freight & logistics companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

Park-Ohio pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. FedEx pays an annual dividend of $5.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Park-Ohio pays out 29.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FedEx pays out 30.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. FedEx has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. FedEx is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Park-Ohio currently has a consensus target price of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.16%. FedEx has a consensus target price of $358.14, suggesting a potential upside of 11.10%. Given FedEx's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe FedEx is more favorable than Park-Ohio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Park-Ohio
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
FedEx
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

In the previous week, FedEx had 55 more articles in the media than Park-Ohio. MarketBeat recorded 57 mentions for FedEx and 2 mentions for Park-Ohio. FedEx's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Park-Ohio's score of -0.12 indicating that FedEx is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Park-Ohio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
FedEx
23 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

FedEx has a net margin of 4.88% compared to Park-Ohio's net margin of 1.46%. FedEx's return on equity of 16.76% beat Park-Ohio's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Park-Ohio1.46% 9.93% 2.64%
FedEx 4.88%16.76%5.30%

Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FedEx has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

FedEx has higher revenue and earnings than Park-Ohio. FedEx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Park-Ohio, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Park-Ohio$1.60B0.33$23.80M$1.6821.99
FedEx$87.93B0.87$4.09B$18.7917.16

51.4% of Park-Ohio shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of FedEx shares are held by institutional investors. 31.1% of Park-Ohio shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of FedEx shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

FedEx beats Park-Ohio on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Park-Ohio compare to Rocket Lab?

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) and Park-Ohio (NASDAQ:PKOH) are both air freight & logistics companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Rocket Lab had 66 more articles in the media than Park-Ohio. MarketBeat recorded 68 mentions for Rocket Lab and 2 mentions for Park-Ohio. Rocket Lab's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Park-Ohio's score of -0.12 indicating that Rocket Lab is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rocket Lab
28 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Park-Ohio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Park-Ohio has higher revenue and earnings than Rocket Lab. Rocket Lab is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Park-Ohio, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rocket Lab$601.80M93.72-$198.21M-$0.32N/A
Park-Ohio$1.60B0.33$23.80M$1.6821.99

Rocket Lab has a beta of 2.48, indicating that its share price is 148% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

71.8% of Rocket Lab shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of Park-Ohio shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.4% of Rocket Lab shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 31.1% of Park-Ohio shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Rocket Lab presently has a consensus target price of $102.76, suggesting a potential upside of 5.45%. Park-Ohio has a consensus target price of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.16%. Given Rocket Lab's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Rocket Lab is more favorable than Park-Ohio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rocket Lab
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Park-Ohio
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Park-Ohio has a net margin of 1.46% compared to Rocket Lab's net margin of -26.87%. Park-Ohio's return on equity of 9.93% beat Rocket Lab's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rocket Lab-26.87% -11.72% -7.82%
Park-Ohio 1.46%9.93%2.64%

Summary

Rocket Lab beats Park-Ohio on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Park-Ohio compare to XPO?

XPO (NYSE:XPO) and Park-Ohio (NASDAQ:PKOH) are both air freight & logistics companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

XPO has a beta of 1.83, indicating that its share price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

XPO has a net margin of 4.19% compared to Park-Ohio's net margin of 1.46%. XPO's return on equity of 26.21% beat Park-Ohio's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
XPO4.19% 26.21% 5.86%
Park-Ohio 1.46%9.93%2.64%

XPO currently has a consensus price target of $218.10, suggesting a potential upside of 9.00%. Park-Ohio has a consensus price target of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.16%. Given XPO's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe XPO is more favorable than Park-Ohio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
XPO
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Park-Ohio
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

XPO has higher revenue and earnings than Park-Ohio. Park-Ohio is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than XPO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
XPO$8.16B2.88$316M$2.9268.52
Park-Ohio$1.60B0.33$23.80M$1.6821.99

In the previous week, Park-Ohio had 1 more articles in the media than XPO. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Park-Ohio and 1 mentions for XPO. XPO's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Park-Ohio's score of -0.12 indicating that XPO is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
XPO
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Park-Ohio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

97.7% of XPO shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of Park-Ohio shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of XPO shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 31.1% of Park-Ohio shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

XPO beats Park-Ohio on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PKOH vs. The Competition

MetricPark-OhioMETAL PRD IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$532.35M$522.03M$9.62B$12.17B
Dividend Yield1.39%1.39%3.54%5.81%
P/E Ratio22.0121.5825.7724.06
Price / Sales0.330.334,863.11110.93
Price / Cash6.506.5027.8537.84
Price / Book1.391.364.656.54
Net Income$23.80M$23.80M$793.53M$336.78M
7 Day Performance6.74%4.74%0.07%0.00%
1 Month Performance18.59%16.38%0.38%0.99%
1 Year Performance109.78%105.86%25.17%32.07%

Park-Ohio Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PKOH
Park-Ohio
3.3452 of 5 stars
$36.94
+1.1%
$37.00
+0.2%
+113.5%$532.35M$1.60B22.016,300
FWRD
Forward Air
2.4728 of 5 stars
$13.77
+1.4%
$17.50
+27.1%
-38.2%$429.47M$2.50BN/A6,062
UPS
United Parcel Service
3.9671 of 5 stars
$110.15
+1.2%
$111.50
+1.2%
+7.9%$92.51B$88.32B17.82460,000
FDX
FedEx
4.7576 of 5 stars
$335.42
-1.0%
$371.45
+10.7%
+45.5%$80.83B$87.93B17.85440,000
RKLB
Rocket Lab
2.8373 of 5 stars
$104.63
-4.2%
$102.76
-1.8%
+233.9%$63.23B$601.80MN/A2,600

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This page (NASDAQ:PKOH) was last updated on 6/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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