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Heartland ExpressHTLD -3.71%60 Days Sales Outstanding is 39.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 33.62. GuruFocus rates HTLD with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Heartland Express ranks better than 59.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heartland Express's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
HTLD'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.77 Med: 33.62 Max: 39.51
Current: 39.51
During the past 13 years, Heartland Express's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 39.51. The lowest was 31.77. And the median was 33.62.
HTLD's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 59.66% of 999
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 47.17
vs HTLD: 39.51
Heartland Express's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (38.80) to Mar. 2026 (39.35).
Heartland Express (NAS:HTLD) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Heartland Express Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Heartland Express Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heartland Express's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
HTLD vs CVLG, MRTN, ULH: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Heartland Express's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Heartland Express's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heartland Express's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Heartland Express Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (HTLD) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 39.35 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Heartland Express and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 33.62. Over the past decade, Heartland Express' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 31.77 to 39.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #403 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Heartland Express' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Heartland Express' current Days Sales Outstanding of 39.35 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 33.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.77 to a high of 39.51. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.17. Heartland Express' value of 39.35 is 16.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #403 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heartland Express has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heartland Express' Days Sales Outstanding compare to CVLG and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #403 out of 999 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Heartland Express in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.17. Heartland Express' value of 39.35 is 16.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Heartland Express' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 31.77 to 39.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.62 vs. the industry median of 47.17, Heartland Express has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 47.17, based on 999 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Heartland Express's current Days Sales Outstanding of 39.35 is 16.6% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Heartland Express and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heartland Express's current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.35, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 33.62. 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 $7.98, compared to a current price of $14.28 — trading 78.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.35, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 33.62 and 16.6% below the Transportation industry median of 47.17. Heartland Express' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heartland Express (HTLD), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.35 as of Mar. 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 $14.28 is trading 78.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.98.
GuruFocus considers Heartland Express to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTLD:
Days Sales Outstanding: 39.35 (17% above median its 10-year median of 33.62)
GF Value™: $7.98 vs. price of $14.28 (78.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% below the Transportation median (#403 of 999)
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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