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Heartland ExpressHTLD +1.03%66 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.01 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTLD with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 819 Transportation companies, Heartland Express ranks worse than 81.93% on this metric.
Heartland Express's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.17.
Heartland Express's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.01.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Heartland Express was -33.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -22.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Heartland Express's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
HTLD'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.5 Med: 7.05 Max: 31.1
Current: -22.5
During the past 13 years, Heartland Express's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 31.10% per year. The lowest was -22.50% per year. And the median was 7.05% per year.
HTLD's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked worse than 81.93% of 819
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs HTLD: -22.50
Heartland Express Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Heartland Express Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heartland Express's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Heartland Express Operating Cash Flow per Share Chart
HTLD vs CVLG, MRTN, ULH: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Heartland Express's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Heartland Express Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Heartland Express's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heartland Express's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.01
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $1.01 mean?
Heartland Express (HTLD) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $1.01 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Heartland Express and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #671 out of 819 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Heartland Express' Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Heartland Express' current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.01. The Transportation industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 2.90. Heartland Express' value of $1.01 is 65.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #671 out of 819 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Heartland Express has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heartland Express' Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to CVLG and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #671 out of 819 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places Heartland Express in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 2.90. Heartland Express' value of $1.01 is 65.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Transportation company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Transportation companies is 2.90, based on 819 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Heartland Express's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $1.01 is 65.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Heartland Express and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heartland Express's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heartland Express stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heartland Express (HTLD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.78, compared to a current price of $12.79 — trading 64.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.01 and 65.2% below the Transportation industry median of 2.90. Heartland Express' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heartland Express (HTLD), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.01 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Heartland Express (HTLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heartland Express stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.79 is trading 64.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.78.
GuruFocus considers Heartland Express to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTLD:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $1.01
GF Value™: $7.78 vs. price of $12.79 (64.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.2% below the Transportation median (#671 of 819)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heartland Express Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a short, medium, and long-haul truckload carrier and transportation services provider. It mainly provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers across the United States, along with cross-border freight and other transportation services offered through third-party partnerships in Mexico. The group operates under the brand names of Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport, and CFI (for services within Mexico).
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