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PKOH vs. FWRD, FDX, UPS, 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), FedEx (FDX), United Parcel Service (UPS), 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 compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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$2.50B0.13-$107.80M-$2.93N/A
Park-Ohio$1.61B0.30$23.80M$1.6819.88

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 1.41, indicating that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Forward Air had 1 more articles in the media than Park-Ohio. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Forward Air and 2 mentions for Park-Ohio. Forward Air's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Park-Ohio's score of 0.51 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)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Park-Ohio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Forward Air currently has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 71.91%. Park-Ohio has a consensus target price of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.81%. 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

Summary

Park-Ohio beats Forward Air on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Park-Ohio compare to FedEx?

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

FedEx pays an annual dividend of $5.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Park-Ohio pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. FedEx pays out 30.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Park-Ohio pays out 29.8% 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.

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
FedEx$87.93B0.89$4.09B$18.7917.45
Park-Ohio$1.61B0.30$23.80M$1.6819.88

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
FedEx4.88% 16.76% 5.30%
Park-Ohio 1.46%9.93%2.64%

FedEx currently has a consensus price target of $381.26, indicating a potential upside of 16.30%. Park-Ohio has a consensus price target of $37.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.81%. Given FedEx's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe FedEx is more favorable than Park-Ohio.

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

84.5% of FedEx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of Park-Ohio shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of FedEx 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, FedEx had 89 more articles in the media than Park-Ohio. MarketBeat recorded 91 mentions for FedEx and 2 mentions for Park-Ohio. FedEx's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Park-Ohio's score of 0.51 indicating that FedEx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FedEx
39 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Park-Ohio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

FedEx has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

How does Park-Ohio compare to United Parcel Service?

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

Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Parcel Service has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Park-Ohio$1.61B0.30$23.80M$1.6819.88
United Parcel Service$88.66B1.05$5.57B$6.1817.65

In the previous week, United Parcel Service had 22 more articles in the media than Park-Ohio. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for United Parcel Service and 2 mentions for Park-Ohio. United Parcel Service's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Park-Ohio's score of 0.51 indicating that United Parcel Service 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)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
United Parcel Service
19 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Park-Ohio pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. United Parcel Service pays an annual dividend of $6.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Park-Ohio pays out 29.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 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. United Parcel Service has increased 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.

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

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
Park-Ohio1.46% 9.93% 2.64%
United Parcel Service 5.94%35.95%7.97%

Park-Ohio presently has a consensus price target of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.81%. United Parcel Service has a consensus price target of $111.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.20%. Given Park-Ohio's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Park-Ohio is more favorable than United Parcel Service.

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
United Parcel Service
4 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Summary

United Parcel Service beats Park-Ohio on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Park-Ohio compare to Rocket Lab?

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

In the previous week, Rocket Lab had 103 more articles in the media than Park-Ohio. MarketBeat recorded 105 mentions for Rocket Lab and 2 mentions for Park-Ohio. Rocket Lab's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Park-Ohio's score of 0.51 indicating that Rocket Lab 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)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Rocket Lab
47 Very Positive mention(s)
18 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rocket Lab has a beta of 2.49, suggesting that its share price is 149% more volatile than the broader market.

Park-Ohio presently has a consensus target price of $37.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.81%. Rocket Lab has a consensus target price of $97.19, indicating a potential downside of 20.19%. Given Park-Ohio's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Park-Ohio is more favorable than Rocket Lab.

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
Rocket Lab
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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
Park-Ohio$1.61B0.30$23.80M$1.6819.88
Rocket Lab$679.58M103.70-$198.21M-$0.32N/A

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

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
Park-Ohio1.46% 9.93% 2.64%
Rocket Lab -26.87%-11.72%-7.82%

Summary

Park-Ohio beats Rocket Lab 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 superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

XPO presently has a consensus target price of $211.33, suggesting a potential downside of 2.16%. Park-Ohio has a consensus target price of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.81%. Given Park-Ohio's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Park-Ohio is more favorable than XPO.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
XPO
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Park-Ohio
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

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 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, XPO had 1 more articles in the media than Park-Ohio. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for XPO and 2 mentions for Park-Ohio. Park-Ohio's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat XPO's score of 0.48 indicating that Park-Ohio is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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$8.30B3.06$316M$2.9273.97
Park-Ohio$1.61B0.30$23.80M$1.6819.88

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

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%

Summary

XPO beats Park-Ohio on 14 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$480.75M$467.94M$9.51B$12.58B
Dividend Yield1.54%1.54%3.54%5.45%
P/E Ratio19.8819.8825.2624.56
Price / Sales0.300.305,187.14126.87
Price / Cash5.875.8728.2057.88
Price / Book1.261.265.076.75
Net Income$23.80M$23.80M$794.09M$337.19M
7 Day Performance-0.03%-0.03%0.81%1.88%
1 Month Performance16.99%16.99%2.72%6.59%
1 Year Performance87.80%87.80%31.28%35.52%

Park-Ohio Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PKOH
Park-Ohio
3.7562 of 5 stars
$33.39
flat
$37.00
+10.8%
+87.4%$480.75M$1.61B19.886,300
FWRD
Forward Air
2.7348 of 5 stars
$9.63
+9.4%
$17.50
+81.7%
-39.1%$278.30M$2.50BN/A6,062
FDX
FedEx
4.5967 of 5 stars
$399.90
+1.4%
$399.62
-0.1%
+51.0%$94.06B$87.93B21.28440,000
UPS
United Parcel Service
4.0879 of 5 stars
$102.01
+1.0%
$111.50
+9.3%
+12.0%$85.87B$88.66B16.51460,000
RKLB
Rocket Lab
1.965 of 5 stars
$143.20
+5.5%
$97.19
-32.1%
+363.6%$78.57B$601.80MN/A2,600

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This page (NASDAQ:PKOH) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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