HERC HOLDINGS INC (HRI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:HRI • US42704L1044

Current stock price

122.45 USD
+0.99 (+0.82%)
At close:
122.2 USD
-0.25 (-0.2%)
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This HRI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HRI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HRI was profitable.
  • HRI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HRI has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HRI had a positive operating cash flow.
HRI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHRI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 0.01%, HRI is not doing good in the industry: 65.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • HRI has a worse Return On Equity (0.05%) than 63.04% of its industry peers.
  • HRI has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HRI outperforms 45.65% of its industry peers.
  • HRI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.14%. This is below the industry average of 9.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.01%
ROE 0.05%
ROIC 3.72%
ROA(3y)2.53%
ROA(5y)3.63%
ROE(3y)14.14%
ROE(5y)19.02%
ROIC(3y)6.14%
ROIC(5y)6.58%
HRI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHRI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of HRI (0.02%) is worse than 60.87% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HRI has declined.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.31%, HRI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HRI has grown nicely.
  • HRI has a Gross Margin of 57.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HRI outperforms 93.48% of its industry peers.
  • HRI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.31%
PM (TTM) 0.02%
GM 57.2%
OM growth 3Y-9.14%
OM growth 5Y5.7%
PM growth 3Y-87.62%
PM growth 5Y-64.65%
GM growth 3Y-3.45%
GM growth 5Y1.39%
HRI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHRI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. HRI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HRI is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HRI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HRI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HRI is higher compared to a year ago.
HRI Yearly Shares OutstandingHRI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
HRI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHRI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • HRI has an Altman-Z score of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that HRI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.76, HRI is doing worse than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HRI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.17. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of HRI (4.17) is worse than 89.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.76
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC8.89%
HRI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHRI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.31 indicates that HRI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.31, HRI is not doing good in the industry: 76.09% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • HRI has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that HRI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of HRI (1.31) is better than 60.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 1.31
HRI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHRI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. HRI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • HRI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -42.13%.
  • Measured over the past years, HRI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.06% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 22.65% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • HRI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 19.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.13%
EPS 3Y-12.87%
EPS 5Y20.06%
EPS Q2Q%-42.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.65%
Revenue growth 3Y16.91%
Revenue growth 5Y19.69%
Sales Q2Q%27.13%

3.2 Future

  • HRI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.08% yearly.
  • HRI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.06%
EPS Next 2Y18.78%
EPS Next 3Y38.66%
EPS Next 5Y25.08%
Revenue Next Year8.22%
Revenue Next 2Y7.19%
Revenue Next 3Y8.76%
Revenue Next 5Y8.24%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HRI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHRI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
HRI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHRI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 10 15 20

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4. HRI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.41, the valuation of HRI can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HRI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HRI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say HRI is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.66, the valuation of HRI can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HRI indicates a rather cheap valuation: HRI is cheaper than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HRI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.29), we can say HRI is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.41
Fwd PE 17.66
HRI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHRI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • HRI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HRI is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.96
HRI Per share dataHRI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 -50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as HRI's earnings are expected to grow with 38.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y18.78%
EPS Next 3Y38.66%

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5. HRI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • HRI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • The stock price of HRI dropped by -23.33% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • HRI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.76. HRI pays more dividend than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, HRI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.31%

5.2 History

  • HRI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • HRI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
HRI Yearly Dividends per shareHRI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • HRI pays out 8700.00% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8700%
EPS Next 2Y18.78%
EPS Next 3Y38.66%
HRI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHRI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M
HRI Dividend Payout.HRI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HRI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HRI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HERC HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:HRI (4/24/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 122.2 -0.25 (-0.2%)

122.45

+0.99 (+0.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners108.31%
Inst Owner Change-0.96%
Ins Owners2.19%
Ins Owner Change7.98%
Market Cap4.09B
Revenue(TTM)4.38B
Net Income(TTM)1.00M
Analysts78.46
Price Target175.31 (43.17%)
Short Float %6.29%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.31%
Yearly Dividend2.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8700%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-18
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.32%
Max EPS beat(2)7.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-42.15%
Max EPS beat(4)20.95%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.79%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.05%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.09%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.54%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.19%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.12%
PT rev (1m)-3.17%
PT rev (3m)1.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-249.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-132.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.41
Fwd PE 17.66
P/S 0.93
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.77
P/B 2.1
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.96
EPS(TTM)7.46
EY6.09%
EPS(NY)6.93
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)-5.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)32.51
OCFY26.55%
SpS131.14
BVpS58.38
TBVpS-77.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number98.9867 (-19.16%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.01%
ROE 0.05%
ROCE 5.14%
ROIC 3.72%
ROICexc 3.74%
ROICexgc 5.75%
OM 15.31%
PM (TTM) 0.02%
GM 57.2%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.53%
ROA(5y)3.63%
ROE(3y)14.14%
ROE(5y)19.02%
ROIC(3y)6.14%
ROIC(5y)6.58%
ROICexc(3y)6.2%
ROICexc(5y)6.65%
ROICexgc(3y)7.81%
ROICexgc(5y)8.17%
ROCE(3y)8.47%
ROCE(5y)9.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.24%
OM growth 3Y-9.14%
OM growth 5Y5.7%
PM growth 3Y-87.62%
PM growth 5Y-64.65%
GM growth 3Y-3.45%
GM growth 5Y1.39%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.64
Cap/Depr 116.11%
Cap/Sales 28.66%
Interest Coverage 1.6
Cash Conversion 62%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 1.31
Altman-Z 0.76
F-Score3
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.42
Cap/Depr(3y)153.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)158.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)35.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)36.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.13%
EPS 3Y-12.87%
EPS 5Y20.06%
EPS Q2Q%-42.18%
EPS Next Y-7.06%
EPS Next 2Y18.78%
EPS Next 3Y38.66%
EPS Next 5Y25.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.65%
Revenue growth 3Y16.91%
Revenue growth 5Y19.69%
Sales Q2Q%27.13%
Revenue Next Year8.22%
Revenue Next 2Y7.19%
Revenue Next 3Y8.76%
Revenue Next 5Y8.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.83%
EBIT growth 3Y6.22%
EBIT growth 5Y26.52%
EBIT Next Year166.5%
EBIT Next 3Y49.04%
EBIT Next 5Y30.28%
FCF growth 1Y-1156.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-11.43%
OCF growth 3Y5.78%
OCF growth 5Y12.17%

HERC HOLDINGS INC / HRI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HERC HOLDINGS INC (HRI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HRI.


Can you provide the valuation status for HERC HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HERC HOLDINGS INC (HRI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HERC HOLDINGS INC (HRI) stock?

HERC HOLDINGS INC (HRI) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HERC HOLDINGS INC (HRI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HERC HOLDINGS INC (HRI) is 16.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.


How sustainable is the dividend of HERC HOLDINGS INC (HRI) stock?

The dividend rating of HERC HOLDINGS INC (HRI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8700%.