Heartland Express (FRA:HLX) E10: €0.64 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:HLX Heartland Express Inc FRA:HLX
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Price €13.10
GF Value €7.20
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What is Heartland Express E10?

Heartland Express FRA:HLX +0.77% 60 E10 is €0.64 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HLX with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.20. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Heartland Express's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.052. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is €0.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Heartland Express's average E10 Growth Rate was -15.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was -11.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was -3.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 1.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Heartland Express was 19.30% per year. The lowest was -11.90% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.

As of today (2026-07-16), Heartland Express's current stock price is €13.10. Heartland Express's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.64. Heartland Express's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 20.47.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Heartland Express was 30.96. The lowest was 8.76. And the median was 19.47.


Heartland Express  (FRA:HLX) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Heartland Express's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=13.10/0.64
=20.47

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Heartland Express was 30.96. The lowest was 8.76. And the median was 19.47.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Heartland Express E10 Related Terms


Heartland Express E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heartland Express's E10 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 E10 Chart

Heartland Express Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.87 1.05 0.97 0.87 0.66

Heartland Express Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
E10 Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.83 0.72 0.70 0.66 0.64

FRA:HLX vs CVLG, MRTN, ULH: E10 Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Heartland Express's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Heartland Express's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Heartland Express's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Heartland Express E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Heartland Express's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.052/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.052

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Heartland Express Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 0.178 241.018 0.244
201609 0.134 241.428 0.183
201612 0.152 241.432 0.208
201703 0.159 243.801 0.215
201706 0.160 244.955 0.216
201709 0.076 246.819 0.102
201712 0.389 246.524 0.521
201803 0.130 249.554 0.172
201806 0.188 251.989 0.246
201809 0.197 252.439 0.258
201812 0.237 251.233 0.312
201903 0.186 254.202 0.242
201906 0.239 256.143 0.308
201909 0.227 256.759 0.292
201912 0.144 256.974 0.185
202003 0.145 258.115 0.186
202006 0.213 257.797 0.273
202009 0.212 260.280 0.269
202012 0.181 260.474 0.229
202103 0.143 264.877 0.178
202106 0.216 271.696 0.263
202109 0.264 274.310 0.318
202112 0.230 278.802 0.272
202203 0.191 287.504 0.219
202206 0.918 296.311 1.023
202209 0.313 296.808 0.348
202212 0.189 296.797 0.210
202303 0.149 301.836 0.163
202306 0.092 305.109 0.100
202309 -0.131 307.789 -0.141
202312 0.055 306.746 0.059
202403 -0.175 312.332 -0.185
202406 -0.037 314.175 -0.039
202409 -0.108 315.301 -0.113
202412 -0.019 315.605 -0.020
202503 -0.166 319.799 -0.171
202506 -0.121 322.561 -0.124
202509 -0.094 324.800 -0.096
202512 -0.213 324.054 -0.217
202603 -0.052 330.213 -0.052

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of €0.64 mean?
Heartland Express (FRA:HLX) has a E10 of €0.64 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Heartland Express and its competitors.
Is Heartland Express' E10 too high?
Heartland Express' current E10 is €0.64. Overall, Heartland Express has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heartland Express' E10 compare to CVLG and MRTN?
Heartland Express' E10 of €0.64 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for a Transportation company?
A good E10 depends on the Transportation industry context. However, E10 should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Heartland Express and its competitors. Heartland Express's current E10 is €0.64. 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?
Heartland Express (FRA:HLX) has a current E10 of €0.64. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.20, compared to a current price of €13.10 — trading 81.9% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is €0.64. Heartland Express' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heartland Express (FRA:HLX), the current E10 is €0.64 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 (FRA:HLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heartland Express stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.10 is trading 81.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.20.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HLX:

  • E10: €0.64
  • GF Value™: €7.20 vs. price of €13.10 (81.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Heartland Express Business Description

Other Exchanges HTLD:USA
Address 901 Heartland Way, North Liberty, IA, USA, 52317
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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