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4.7
Weak

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD)

Industrials / Cargo Ground Transportation

S&P SmallCap 600

$10.51

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#667out of 1127 in Industrials

Is HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC a Good Investment in 2026?

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) scores 4.7 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 — Bottom half (rank 96%). HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC currently trades below its estimated fair value of $14, suggesting potential upside. HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC ranks #667 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

ROE-5.4Market Cap819.1MDiv Yield0.8

Estimated Fair Value

$13.9024% below

Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.

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

Bottom half (rank 96%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) scores 4.7 out of 10, earning a Weak rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.
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 24% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.
How does HTLD compare to other Industrials stocks?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC ranks #667 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 59% 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 4.7/10.

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