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4.6
Weak

Heartland Express Inc (HTLD)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Heartland Express Inc (HTLD) scores 4.6/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #135 of 265 Industrials stocks. At $12, HTLD trades 15% below its model fair value of $14.

Industrials / Cargo Ground Transportation

S&P SmallCap 600

$11.85

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#135out of 265 in Industrials

Is HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC a Good Investment in 2026?

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) scores 4.6 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Piotroski model is the most favorable, rating HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC as Neutral. However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Earnings yield -4.4% · ROC -9%. HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC currently trades 15% below its estimated fair value of $14. HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC ranks #135 out of 265 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

ROE-5.4Market Cap918.2MDiv Yield0.5

Estimated Fair Value

$13.9015% below

Trading below estimated fair value.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Neutral

4/9

Buffett

Caution

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Price vs intrinsic value

Lynch

Neutral

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Caution

Earnings yield -4.4% · ROC -9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Heartland Express Inc (HTLD) scores 4.6/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #135 of 265 Industrials stocks. At $12, HTLD trades 15% below its model fair value of $14. That score is below average, suggesting caution.
What is HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC's Piotroski F-Score?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC's Piotroski F-Score status is Neutral. The raw score is 4/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is HTLD overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $14, HTLD appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 15% below its estimated fair value. Trading below estimated fair value.
How does HTLD compare to other Industrials stocks?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC ranks #135 out of 265 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 51% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about HTLD?
AlphaStocks evaluates HTLD using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Neutral; Buffett: Caution; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 4.6/10.

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