Heartland Express (FRA:HLX) Tax Rate %: 29.64% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:HLX Heartland Express Inc FRA:HLX
66 GF Score
Price €10.50
GF Value €6.69
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What is Heartland Express Tax Rate %?

Heartland Express FRA:HLX -0.94% 66 Tax Rate % is 29.64% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HLX with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.69. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Heartland Express's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.9 Mil. Heartland Express's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.1 Mil. Therefore, Heartland Express's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.64%.

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Heartland Express Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Heartland Express Tax Rate % Chart

Heartland Express Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Heartland Express Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Heartland Express Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Heartland Express's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-13.386/-58.181
=23.01 %

Heartland Express's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=3.87/13.056
=29.64 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 29.64% mean?
Heartland Express (FRA:HLX) has a Tax Rate % of 29.64% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Heartland Express' Tax Rate % too high?
Heartland Express' current Tax Rate % is 29.64%. Overall, Heartland Express has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heartland Express' Tax Rate % compare to CVLG and MRTN?
Heartland Express' Tax Rate % of 29.64% 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 Tax Rate % for a Transportation company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Heartland Express's current Tax Rate % is 29.64%. 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 Tax Rate % of 29.64%. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.69, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 29.64%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heartland Express (FRA:HLX), the current Tax Rate % is 29.64% 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 (FRA:HLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heartland Express stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.69.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HLX:

  • Tax Rate %: 29.64%
  • GF Value™: €6.69 vs. price of €10.50 (57% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 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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