Heartland Express, Inc.
HTLDIndustrialsNASDAQTrucking
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is listed under Trucking. The $1.19B market capitalization puts HTLD squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload services for shippers; cross-border freight and other transportation services; and temperature-controlled truckload services.
Market Cap
$1.19B
Beta
1.30
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
28.05
EPS (TTM)
$-0.55
EPS (Fwd)
$0.55
ROE
-5.6%
ROA
-2.8%
Cash
$44.5M
Total Debt
$153.2M
Free CF
-$49.1M
52W Change
84.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, HTLD has $44.5M in cash with $153.2M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$49.1M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of -5.6% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $607.3M to $805.7M.
The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing HTLD.