Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) — Stock Score Summary

Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 63/100 based on Quality (29/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (82/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Heartland Express is a US truckload carrier operating in a highly fragmented, capital-intensive industry with zero pricing power and direct exposure to rising fuel costs.

Heartland Express, Inc. is a leading asset-based truckload carrier providing short-to-medium haul truckload services across the United States. The company emphasizes operational efficiency, a modern fleet, and a strong safety record to deliver reliable transportation solutions. Heartland Express is recognized for its disciplined financial management and consistent profitability within the competitive trucking industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$15.75
Market Cap$1.2B
P/E (Forward)30.96
Price/Book1.63
Return on Equity-5.6%
Return on Invested Capital-5.2%
Debt/Equity20.45
Gross Margin28.1%
Operating Margin-6.0%
Revenue Growth-19.7%
Dividend Yield0.5%
Free Cash Flow$-49M

Heartland Express, Inc. operates in the Trucking industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heartland Express, Inc.’s (HTLD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is 63/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (29), Value (35), and Momentum (82) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Heartland Express, Inc. have an economic moat?
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) has a Quality factor score of 29/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Heartland Express, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 63/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Heartland Express, Inc. in?
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Trucking industry (United States).
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