| Annual · values | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 8.38% | 10.52% | 12.03% | 20.73% | 21.12% | 22.85% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Margin | -7.13% | -1.93% | 3.51% | 19.46% | 17.36% | 14.48% | 15.80% | 14.70% | 10.46% | 13.96% | 15.83% | 15.13% |
| EBITDA Margin | 12.63% | 15.40% | 19.99% | 33.20% | 34.52% | 31.58% | 32.71% | 31.29% | 27.57% | 31.19% | 31.02% | 27.72% |
| Net Margin | -6.51% | -2.84% | 1.22% | 13.80% | 13.05% | 10.97% | 12.23% | 11.90% | 12.38% | 9.20% | 9.92% | 9.74% |
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | 1.08 | 1.37 | 1.47 | 3.26 | 2.72 | 2.39 | 3.59 | 2.27 | 3.08 | 2.06 | 2.20 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | 1.08 | 1.37 | 1.47 | 3.26 | 2.72 | 2.39 | 3.59 | 2.27 | 3.08 | 2.06 | 2.20 |
| Debt / Equity | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.00 | — | — | — | 0.03 | — | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| ROE | -6.94% | -3.61% | 1.71% | 15.62% | 10.90% | 9.78% | 10.66% | 11.80% | 13.08% | 11.15% | 15.55% | 17.80% |
| ROA | -4.40% | -2.23% | 0.98% | 8.00% | 8.54% | 7.44% | 8.12% | 9.01% | 9.53% | 7.64% | 9.93% | 11.16% |
| Asset Turnover | 0.68 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 1.15 |
| Book Value / Share | 9.69 | 10.44 | 10.94 | 10.83 | 9.13 | 8.89 | 8.35 | 7.47 | 6.90 | 6.07 | 5.39 | 5.42 |
Heartland Express Inc. is a pivotal player in the North American transportation and logistics industry. Specializing in short- to medium-haul truckload carrier services, the company primarily focuses on transporting freight for major shippers across the United States and Canada. This asset represents a significant component of the supply chain infrastructure, facilitating efficient movement of goods across diverse sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and consumer products. Founded in 1978 and based in North Liberty, Iowa, Heartland Express Inc. has established a reputation for reliability and timely delivery, employing state-of-the-art technology and a fleet of modern vehicles to optimize routes and fuel efficiency. This enables the company to maintain competitive service levels and environmental sustainability. Heartland Express Inc.'s role in logistics is underscored by its capacity to adapt to changing market demands, thereby holding an influential position within the transportation network essential for economic activity across North America.