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Overall HTLD gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HTLD against 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. HTLD scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. HTLD does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HTLD had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year HTLD had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years HTLD 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HTLD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.77%, HTLD is doing worse than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
HTLD has a Return On Equity of -4.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HTLD underperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.77% | ||
| ROE | -4.5% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.25%
ROA(5y)4.55%
ROE(3y)4.57%
ROE(5y)6.88%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
HTLD does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
HTLD does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
HTLD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HTLD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HTLD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
HTLD has an Altman-Z score of 2.43. This is not the best score and indicates that HTLD is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HTLD's Altman-Z score of 2.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HTLD outperforms 53.49% of its industry peers.
HTLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HTLD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23. This is in the better half of the industry: HTLD outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.08%
2.3 Liquidity
HTLD has a Current Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that HTLD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HTLD's Current ratio of 1.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HTLD outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
HTLD has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that HTLD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HTLD has a Quick ratio (1.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for HTLD have decreased strongly by -55.17% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, HTLD shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -19.56% in the last year.
HTLD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.56%
Revenue growth 3Y19.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.91%
Sales Q2Q%-24.36%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 51.26% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, HTLD will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-47.26%
EPS Next 2Y27.59%
EPS Next 3Y51.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-19.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.3%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HTLD reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HTLD. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HTLD indicates a rather cheap valuation: HTLD is cheaper than 83.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HTLD's earnings are expected to grow with 51.26% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.59%
EPS Next 3Y51.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%, HTLD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.83, HTLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, HTLD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HTLD decreases each year by -5.74%.
HTLD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HTLD has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of HTLD are negative and hence is the payout ratio. HTLD will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-17.97%
EPS Next 2Y27.59%
EPS Next 3Y51.26%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.09%
Inst Owner Change-2.23%
Ins Owners25.82%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap608.76M
Revenue(TTM)868.93M
Net Income(TTM)-34.87M
Analysts47.27
Price Target8.87 (12.85%)
Short Float %7.3%
Short Ratio4.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.74%
DP-17.97%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-28.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-71.57%
Max EPS beat(2)14.75%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-86.15%
Max EPS beat(4)52.94%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-90.54%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-86.5%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-64.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.38%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)-6.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.27%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.81%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.72%
PT rev (1m)-3.33%
PT rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.65 |
EPS(TTM)-0.45
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.14
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.88
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY18.43%
SpS11.23
BVpS10.02
TBVpS4.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.77% | ||
| ROE | -4.5% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.25%
ROA(5y)4.55%
ROE(3y)4.57%
ROE(5y)6.88%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 20.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
F-Score4
WACC11.08%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)95.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.56%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
EPS Next Y-47.26%
EPS Next 2Y27.59%
EPS Next 3Y51.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.56%
Revenue growth 3Y19.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.91%
Sales Q2Q%-24.36%
Revenue Next Year-19.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.3%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.28%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year691.64%
EBIT Next 3Y139.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-74.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-45.71%
OCF growth 3Y5.37%
OCF growth 5Y-0.28%
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC / HTLD FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HTLD.
What is the valuation status of HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HTLD stock?
The dividend rating of HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -17.97%.