Heartland Express Inc (HTLD)vsTFI International Inc (TFII)
HTLD
Heartland Express Inc
$15.52
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.22B
TFII
TFI International Inc
$159.50
-0.51%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TFI International Inc generates 932% more annual revenue ($7.87B vs $762.54M). TFII leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs -5.7%. TFII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 35/100 (F).
HTLD
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
TFII
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.4%
Fair Value
$16.98
Current Price
$15.52
$1.46 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TFII.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
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
3.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.4%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTLD
The strongest argument for HTLD centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TFII
TFII has a balanced fundamental profile.
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, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 44.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% 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 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
TFII is growing revenue faster at -0.8% — sustainability is the question.
TFII generates stronger free cash flow (94M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TFII scores higher overall (35/100 vs 34/100). HTLD offers better value entry with a 30.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Avoid" 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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