HTZ (Hertz Global Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.24 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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HTZ Hertz Global Holdings Inc HTZ
58 GF Score
Price $2.24
GF Value $4.66
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hertz Global Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hertz Global Holdings HTZ -4.48% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates HTZ with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Business Services companies, Hertz Global Holdings ranks better than 93.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Hertz Global Holdings's current share price is $2.235. Hertz Global Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $9.36. Hertz Global Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hertz Global Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HTZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.61   Max: 1.84
Current: 0.24

During the past years, Hertz Global Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.84. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.61.

HTZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
93.05% of 719 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.54 vs HTZ: 0.24

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hertz Global Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.764. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $9.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Hertz Global Holdings  (NAS:HTZ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Hertz Global Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hertz Global Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hertz Global Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hertz Global Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hertz Global Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.36 0.92 0.70 0.27 0.49

Hertz Global Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.56 0.60 0.49 0.46 0.24

HTZ vs ALTG, AIHS, MWG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Hertz Global Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hertz Global Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hertz Global Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hertz Global Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hertz Global Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Hertz Global Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.235/9.36
=0.24

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hertz Global Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hertz Global Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-1.764/333.9520*333.9520
=-1.764

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Hertz Global Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 18.068 241.428 24.992
201612 12.348 241.432 17.080
201703 10.419 243.801 14.272
201706 8.580 244.955 11.697
201709 9.829 246.819 13.299
201712 17.251 246.524 23.369
201803 12.859 249.554 17.208
201806 12.019 251.989 15.928
201809 13.654 252.439 18.063
201812 12.042 251.233 16.007
201903 10.464 254.202 13.747
201906 11.476 256.143 14.962
201909 13.197 256.759 17.165
201912 12.458 256.974 16.190
202003 9.643 258.115 12.476
202006 3.579 257.797 4.636
202009 2.183 260.280 2.801
202012 0.359 260.474 0.460
202103 1.696 264.877 2.138
202106 7.684 271.696 9.445
202109 8.920 274.310 10.859
202112 6.619 278.802 7.928
202203 6.507 287.504 7.558
202206 7.408 296.311 8.349
202209 8.091 296.808 9.104
202212 8.177 296.797 9.201
202303 8.725 301.836 9.653
202306 11.787 305.109 12.901
202309 10.978 307.789 11.911
202312 10.132 306.746 11.031
202403 9.201 312.332 9.838
202406 6.390 314.175 6.792
202409 2.222 315.301 2.353
202412 0.499 315.605 0.528
202503 -0.851 319.799 -0.889
202506 -1.626 322.561 -1.683
202509 -1.020 324.800 -1.049
202512 -1.472 324.054 -1.517
202603 -2.495 330.213 -2.523
202606 -1.764 333.952 -1.764

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24 mean?
Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hertz Global Holdings and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Hertz Global Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Hertz Global Holdings ranks #50 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Hertz Global Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hertz Global Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 1.84. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Hertz Global Holdings' value of 0.24 is 84.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hertz Global Holdings ranks #50 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hertz Global Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hertz Global Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ALTG and AIHS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hertz Global Holdings ranks #50 out of 719 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hertz Global Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Hertz Global Holdings' value of 0.24 is 84.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hertz Global Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Hertz Global Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.54, based on 719 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hertz Global Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24 is 84.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hertz Global Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hertz Global Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hertz Global Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.66, compared to a current price of $2.24 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 84.4% below the Business Services industry median of 1.54. Hertz Global Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hertz Global Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.24 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.66. GuruFocus considers Hertz Global Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HTZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.24 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: $4.66 vs. price of $2.24 (52% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.4% below the Business Services median (#50 of 719)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hertz Global Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges HTZ1:MexicoAZK0:Germany
Address 8501 Williams Road, 3rd Floor, Estero, FL, USA, 33928
Hertz Global Holdings Inc is engaged principally in the business of renting vehicles through its Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands. The company has two reportable segments: i) Americas RAC: Rental of vehicles, as well as sales of vehicles and value-added services, in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, ii) International RAC: Rental of vehicles, as well as sales of vehicles and value-added services, in locations other than the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. The company maintains a substantial network of company-operated rental locations, a majority of which are in Europe, and has franchisees and partners that operate rental locations under brands. Geographical markets include North America, Europe, Pacific Asia, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.
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