Forward PE Ratio: 39.72
The forward PE ratio is 39.72 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (39.72) = Close Price ($225.85) / Consensus Forward EPS ($5.49)
ODFL Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
39.72
ODFL Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Market Cap
$46.97B
Forward PE Ratio
39.72
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $46.97B | 39.72 |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)vs › | $46.91B | 78.01 |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)vs › | $47.79B | N/A |
| HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)vs › | $48.88B | 41.25 |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs › | $44.08B | 24.39 |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)vs › | $52.02B | 35.66 |
| United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)vs › | $41.89B | 12.64 |
| Fastenal Company (FAST)vs › | $53.21B | 37.36 |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME)vs › | $53.40B | 28.42 |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX)vs › | $54.00B | 27.56 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
45.7
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
39.7
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $5.49 implies +14.9% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $4.78.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $225.85 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $5.49 | $5.20 – $5.71 | 16 | 41.1x |
| 2027-12-31 | $6.41 | $6.04 – $6.80 | 16 | 35.2x |
| 2028-12-31 | $7.38 | $7.00 – $8.04 | 6 | 30.6x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)?
- The forward PE ratio for ODFL stock is 39.72.
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About Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) serves as a prominent less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier operating across the United States and North America. The company's offerings include LTL shipping solutions at regional, inter-regional, and national levels, often featuring expedited delivery options. Furthermore, ODFL provides a variety of supplementary services, such as container drayage, truckload brokerage, and supply chain consultancy. As of December 31, 2021, its extensive infrastructure comprised 10,403 tractors, 27,917 linehaul trailers, and 13,303 pickup and delivery trailers, supported by 3 fleet maintenance centers and 251 service facilities. Founded in 1934, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Thomasville, North Carolina.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Trucking
- CEO
- Kevin Freeman