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HERTZ GLOBAL HLDGS INC (HTZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HTZ - US42806J7000 - Common Stock

5.83 USD
+0.46 (+8.57%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:14:12 PM
5.89 USD
+0.06 (+1.03%)
Pre-Market: 8/25/2025, 5:30:40 AM
Fundamental Rating

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HTZ gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 40 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HTZ have multiple concerns. HTZ has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HTZ has reported negative net income.
HTZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years HTZ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years HTZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HTZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHTZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B -4B -6B -8B -10B

1.2 Ratios

HTZ has a Return On Assets of -11.04%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HTZ underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.04%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-0.49%
ROA(5y)-2.41%
ROE(3y)-590.94%
ROE(5y)-967.27%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HTZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHTZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1K -2K -3K

1.3 Margins

HTZ's Gross Margin of 35.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HTZ outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HTZ has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for HTZ so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.56%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.27%
GM growth 5Y-3.29%
HTZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHTZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HTZ does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
HTZ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HTZ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HTZ is higher compared to a year ago.
HTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingHTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
HTZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHTZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.02, we must say that HTZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.02, HTZ is doing worse than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.02
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.06%
HTZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHTZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B -10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.35 indicates that HTZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.35, HTZ is not doing good in the industry: 97.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that HTZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.35, HTZ is doing worse than 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.35
Quick Ratio 0.35
HTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HTZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.78%.
Looking at the last year, HTZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.58% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HTZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.54% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%76.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.54%
Sales Q2Q%-7.14%

3.2 Future

HTZ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.84% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HTZ will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y59.58%
EPS Next 2Y37.37%
EPS Next 3Y26.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
HTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
HTZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHTZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HTZ reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HTZ. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
HTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HTZ is valued a bit cheaper than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.09
HTZ Per share dataHTZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as HTZ's earnings are expected to grow with 26.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.37%
EPS Next 3Y26.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HTZ!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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HERTZ GLOBAL HLDGS INC

NASDAQ:HTZ (8/22/2025, 8:14:12 PM)

Premarket: 5.89 +0.06 (+1.03%)

5.83

+0.46 (+8.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Inst Owners101.53%
Inst Owner Change14.88%
Ins Owners1.5%
Ins Owner Change2.33%
Market Cap1.81B
Analysts48.24
Price Target4.27 (-26.76%)
Short Float %19.04%
Short Ratio8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.79%
Max EPS beat(2)18.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-64.71%
Max EPS beat(4)18.02%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-53.63%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-26.98%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.77%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.14%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.14%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.14%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.38%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2%
PT rev (1m)0.6%
PT rev (3m)11.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-67.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-75.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-23.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 0.95
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.09
EPS(TTM)-3.32
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.52
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-28.89
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.13
OCFY105.14%
SpS27.72
BVpS-1.62
TBVpS-14.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.04%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.56%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.49%
ROA(5y)-2.41%
ROE(3y)-590.94%
ROE(5y)-967.27%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.27%
GM growth 5Y-3.29%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.54
Cap/Depr 363.25%
Cap/Sales 126.34%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 80.04%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.35
Quick Ratio 0.35
Altman-Z -0.02
F-Score3
WACC5.06%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)588.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)579.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)114.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)110.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%76.39%
EPS Next Y59.58%
EPS Next 2Y37.37%
EPS Next 3Y26.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.54%
Sales Q2Q%-7.14%
Revenue Next Year-7.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-569.57%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year108.28%
EBIT Next 3Y38.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y0.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.01%
OCF growth 3Y7.19%
OCF growth 5Y-5.17%