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Heartland Express's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.04.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.58.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Heartland Express's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Heartland Express was 35.20% per year. The lowest was -74.50% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.
HTLD's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 4.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.
Heartland Express (NAS:HTLD) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Heartland Express EBIT per Share Related Terms
Heartland Express EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heartland Express's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.58
* 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 EBIT per Share of $-0.58 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Heartland Express and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #999999 out of 817 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Heartland Express' EBIT per Share too high?
Heartland Express' current EBIT per Share is $-0.58. Based on the distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #999999 out of 817 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EBIT per Share compare to CVLG and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #999999 out of 817 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Heartland Express in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 4.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Transportation company?
The median EBIT per Share among Transportation companies is 4.20, based on 817 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Heartland Express and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBIT per Share is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heartland Express's current EBIT per Share is $-0.58. 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 $15.30 — trading 91.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $-0.58. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heartland Express (HTLD), the current EBIT per Share is $-0.58 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 $15.30 is trading 91.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.98.
GuruFocus considers Heartland Express to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTLD:
EBIT per Share: $-0.58
GF Value™: $7.98 vs. price of $15.30 (91.7% above fair value)
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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