HERC HOLDINGS INC (HRI)

US42704L1044 - Common Stock

147.86  +0.96 (+0.65%)

After market: 147.86 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HRI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HRI was compared to 51 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. HRI scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. HRI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HRI was profitable.
In the past year HRI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years HRI has always been profitable.
HRI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 4.79%, HRI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.02% of the companies in the same industry.
HRI has a Return On Equity of 26.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: HRI outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
HRI's Return On Invested Capital of 7.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HRI outperforms 45.10% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HRI is below the industry average of 11.57%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.71%) for HRI is below the current ROIC(7.76%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.79%
ROE 26.38%
ROIC 7.76%
ROA(3y)5.15%
ROA(5y)3.75%
ROE(3y)26.65%
ROE(5y)19.45%
ROIC(3y)7.71%
ROIC(5y)6.69%

1.3 Margins

HRI has a Profit Margin of 10.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: HRI outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HRI has grown nicely.
HRI has a Operating Margin of 20.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: HRI outperforms 74.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HRI has grown nicely.
HRI's Gross Margin of 60.91% is amongst the best of the industry. HRI outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
HRI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.32%
PM (TTM) 10.31%
GM 60.91%
OM growth 3Y20.3%
OM growth 5Y14.16%
PM growth 3Y36.72%
PM growth 5Y24.78%
GM growth 3Y4.47%
GM growth 5Y5.85%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HRI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HRI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
HRI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HRI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.35, we must say that HRI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HRI has a worse Altman-Z score (1.35) than 74.51% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.87 is on the high side and indicates that HRI has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HRI (2.87) is worse than 80.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.35
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.98%

2.3 Liquidity

HRI has a Current Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that HRI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HRI (1.51) is worse than 62.75% of its industry peers.
HRI has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that HRI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HRI's Quick ratio of 1.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HRI outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.51
Quick Ratio 1.51

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.22% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 38.73% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 14.92% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.67% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.22%
EPS 3Y60.14%
EPS 5Y38.73%
EPS growth Q2Q0.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.92%
Revenue growth 3Y22.59%
Revenue growth 5Y10.67%
Revenue growth Q2Q8.65%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
HRI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.87%
EPS Next 2Y13.96%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%
EPS Next 5Y9.24%
Revenue Next Year3.7%
Revenue Next 2Y5.72%
Revenue Next 3Y6.83%
Revenue Next 5Y5.49%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.03 indicates a correct valuation of HRI.
HRI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HRI is cheaper than 72.55% of the companies in the same industry.
HRI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.02, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.27, which indicates a very decent valuation of HRI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HRI is valued cheaper than 92.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.58. HRI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.03
Fwd PE 9.27

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HRI indicates a rather cheap valuation: HRI is cheaper than 84.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.45

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HRI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of HRI may justify a higher PE ratio.
HRI's earnings are expected to grow with 15.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y13.96%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HRI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.79%.
HRI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.73. HRI pays more dividend than 84.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, HRI is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.79%

5.2 History

HRI has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2

5.3 Sustainability

21.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HRI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.16%
EPS Next 2Y13.96%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%

HERC HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:HRI (5/6/2024, 6:05:08 PM)

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147.86

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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
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Market Cap4.19B
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.03
Fwd PE 9.27
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PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.31
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.79%
ROE 26.38%
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ROICexgc
OM 20.32%
PM (TTM) 10.31%
GM 60.91%
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Asset Turnover0.46
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Debt/Equity 2.87
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Current Ratio 1.51
Quick Ratio 1.51
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EPS 1Y (TTM)5.22%
EPS 3Y60.14%
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EPS Next Y12.87%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.92%
Revenue growth 3Y22.59%
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