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Heartland ExpressHTLD +5.37%60 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -31.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTLD with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Transportation companies, Heartland Express ranks worse than 91.82% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Heartland Express's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -30.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -31.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Heartland Express was 36.10% per year. The lowest was -31.50% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Heartland Express 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
HTLD vs CVLG, MRTN, ULH: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Heartland Express's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Heartland Express's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heartland Express's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -31.50% mean?
Heartland Express (HTLD) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -31.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Heartland Express and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #797 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Heartland Express' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Heartland Express' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -31.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #797 out of 868 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CVLG and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Heartland Express ranks #797 out of 868 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Heartland Express in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.85. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 4.85, based on 868 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Heartland Express and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heartland Express's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -31.50%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -31.50%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heartland Express (HTLD), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -31.50% 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -31.50%
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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