HTLD:NGS-Heartland Express Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Trucking | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 11.13

Change

+0.05 (+0.45)%

Market Cap

USD 1.78B

Volume

0.17M

Analyst Target

USD 22.13
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About

Heartland Express Inc is a short-to-medium-haul truckload carrier of general commodities. The Company provides transportation service to shippers, using late-model equipment and a combined fleet of company-owned and owner-operator tractors.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Trucking) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -21.95% 33% F 32% F
Dividend Return 0.42% 29% F 6% D-
Total Return -21.53% 33% F 31% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -23.08% 33% F 31% F
Dividend Return 0.41% 29% F 5% F
Total Return -22.67% 33% F 31% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -47.10% 14% F 28% F
Dividend Return 4.18% 17% F 12% F
Total Return -42.92% 14% F 28% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -12.57% 22% F 19% F
Dividend Return -11.44% 22% F 19% F
Total Return 1.13% 71% C- 31% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.71% 89% A- 80% B-
Risk Adjusted Return -64.63% 22% F 10% F
Market Capitalization 1.78B 40% F 70% C-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Trucking) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 29.80 22% 20%
Price/Book Ratio 1.14 90% 69%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 5.71 70% 39%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 6.28 90% 44%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -2.70% 10% 56%
Return on Invested Capital 3.07% 20% 62%
Return on Assets -1.59% 10% 50%
Debt to Equity Ratio 33.60% 63% 51%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector