9.18 USD
-0.02 (-0.22%)
HTLD gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 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 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HTLD had negative earnings in the past year.
HTLD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HTLD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
HTLD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HTLD has a worse Return On Assets (-2.77%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
HTLD has a Return On Equity of -4.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HTLD underperforms 61.90% 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
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for HTLD so they could not be analyzed.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, HTLD has less shares outstanding
HTLD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HTLD has an Altman-Z score of 2.56. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.56, HTLD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
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 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.56 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.14 indicates that HTLD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.14, HTLD is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that HTLD should not have too much problems paying 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.
The Revenue for HTLD has decreased by -19.56% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, HTLD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.91% on average per year.
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
HTLD is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.85% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -7.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-34.31%
EPS Next 2Y24.37%
EPS Next 3Y45.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-22.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HTLD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
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
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HTLD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HTLD's earnings are expected to grow with 45.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.37%
EPS Next 3Y45.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.87%, HTLD is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.74, HTLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, HTLD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.87% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HTLD decreases each year by -5.74%.
HTLD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
HTLD has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-17.97%
EPS Next 2Y24.37%
EPS Next 3Y45.85%
NASDAQ:HTLD (12/29/2025, 9:50:58 AM)
9.18
-0.02 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.97%
Inst Owner Change-2.23%
Ins Owners25.81%
Ins Owner Change-174.45%
Market Cap710.99M
Revenue(TTM)868.93M
Net Income(TTM)-34.87M
Analysts47.27
Price Target8.47 (-7.73%)
Short Float %5.52%
Short Ratio4.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.87% |
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)-4.6%
PT rev (3m)-7.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)13.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 1.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.53 |
EPS(TTM)-0.45
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.17
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.88
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY15.78%
SpS11.22
BVpS10.01
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 | 2.56 |
F-Score4
WACC10.18%
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-34.31%
EPS Next 2Y24.37%
EPS Next 3Y45.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.56%
Revenue growth 3Y19.93%
Revenue growth 5Y11.91%
Sales Q2Q%-24.36%
Revenue Next Year-22.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.28%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year675.37%
EBIT Next 3Y133.71%
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 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -17.97%.