Heartland Express Inc (HTLD)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
HTLD
Heartland Express Inc
$12.99
-2.84%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.11B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$218.58
-1.52%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $262.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 11751% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $762.54M). RTX leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs -5.7%. HTLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.68. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
HTLD
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.1%
Fair Value
$16.91
Current Price
$12.99
$3.92 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RTX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTLD
The strongest argument for HTLD centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : HTLD
The primary concerns for HTLD are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTLD profiles as a turnaround stock while RTX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HTLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
RTX is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 34/100). HTLD offers better value entry with a 30.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Heartland Express Inc
INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING · USA
Heartland Express, Inc., is a short- to medium-haul truck freight carrier in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
RTX Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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