Heartland Express Inc (HTLD)vsTFI International Inc (TFII)
HTLD
Heartland Express Inc
$12.99
-2.84%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.11B
TFII
TFI International Inc
$141.03
-4.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TFI International Inc generates 965% more annual revenue ($8.12B vs $762.54M). TFII leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs -5.7%. TFII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
HTLD
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
TFII
Buy54
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 TFII.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 41.0% YoY
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
4.1% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTLD
The strongest argument for HTLD centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : TFII
The strongest argument for TFII centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HTLD
The primary concerns for HTLD are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TFII
The primary concerns for TFII are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 40.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTLD profiles as a turnaround stock while TFII is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TFII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
TFII is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
TFII generates stronger free cash flow (94M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TFII scores higher overall (54/100 vs 34/100) and 12.4% revenue growth. 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.
TFI International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING · USA
TFI International Inc. provides transportation and logistics services in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Canada.
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