Heartland Express Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of September 2018: 0.41%

Heartland Express Inc (HTLD) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 0.41% as of September 2018. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See HTLD working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Liquid Assets

$3.30 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$813.51 Million
All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1995–2017)

This chart shows how Heartland Express Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see HTLD total asset value.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Heartland Express Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. Explore long-term investment intensity of Heartland Express Inc to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $0.00 0%
Short-term Investments $3.30 Million 0.41%
Total Liquid Assets $3.30 Million 0.41%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Heartland Express Inc maintains only 0.41% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.

Heartland Express Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Heartland Express Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
North Eastern Carrying Corporation Limited
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Trucking 2.95%
Lindsay Australia Ltd
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Trucking 2.88%
Tegma Gestão Logística S.A
SA:TGMA3
Trucking 8.16%
TFI International Inc
TO:TFII
Trucking 2.04%
Mullen Group Ltd.
TO:MTL
Trucking 5.79%
Deppon Logistics Co Ltd
SHG:603056
Trucking 11.24%
Dazhong Transportation Group Co Ltd A
SHG:600611
Trucking 9.35%
Hengtong Logistic Co Ltd
SHG:603223
Trucking 1.87%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Heartland Express Inc (1995–2017)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Heartland Express Inc.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2017-12-31 1.00% $7.90 Million $789.13 Million -0.26pp
2016-12-31 1.26% $9.30 Million $738.23 Million --
2015-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $736.03 Million --
2014-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $759.99 Million --
2013-12-31 0.01% $100.00K $724.84 Million --
2012-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $467.74 Million --
2011-12-31 0.00% $0.00 $525.67 Million --
2010-12-31 1.64% $8.30 Million $506.04 Million +0.35pp
2009-12-31 1.29% $7.13 Million $551.16 Million +1.25pp
2008-12-31 0.04% $241.00K $557.71 Million -35.80pp
2007-12-31 35.84% $188.64 Million $526.29 Million -12.41pp
2006-12-31 48.25% $322.83 Million $669.07 Million -0.97pp
2005-12-31 49.22% $282.26 Million $573.51 Million -0.44pp
2004-12-31 49.66% $256.73 Million $517.01 Million +33.03pp
2003-12-31 16.62% $74.55 Million $448.41 Million +4.71pp
2002-12-31 11.92% $44.46 Million $373.11 Million -0.90pp
2001-12-31 12.82% $40.28 Million $314.24 Million +12.62pp
1999-12-31 0.20% $500.00K $246.49 Million -8.57pp
1997-12-31 8.77% $19.77 Million $225.47 Million -7.66pp
1996-12-31 16.43% $31.46 Million $191.50 Million +13.57pp
1995-12-31 2.86% $4.52 Million $158.15 Million --
pp = percentage points

About Heartland Express Inc

NASDAQ:HTLD USA Trucking
Market Cap
$884.69 Million
Market Cap Rank
#9433 Global
#2604 in USA
Share Price
$11.44
Change (1 day)
+1.24%
52-Week Range
$7.08 - $16.22
All Time High
$23.60
About

Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides short, medium, and long-haul truckload carrier and transportation services in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload services for shippers; cross-border freight and other transportation services; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its serv… Read more