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Hertz Global HoldingsHTZ -2.84%56 Days Sales Outstanding is 50.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 52.29. GuruFocus rates HTZ with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,061 Business Services companies, Hertz Global Holdings ranks better than 63.52% on this metric.
Hertz Global Holdings (NAS:HTZ) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Hertz Global Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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Hertz Global Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Chart
HTZ vs ALTG, AIHS, MWG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Hertz Global Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hertz Global Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hertz Global Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Hertz Global Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (HTZ) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 50.77 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Hertz Global Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.29. Over the past decade, Hertz Global Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 36.39 to 90.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Hertz Global Holdings ranks #387 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Hertz Global Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Hertz Global Holdings' current Days Sales Outstanding of 50.77 is near median its 10-year median of 52.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.39 to a high of 90.83. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.40. Hertz Global Holdings' value of 50.77 is 13.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hertz Global Holdings ranks #387 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hertz Global Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hertz Global Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding compare to ALTG and AIHS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hertz Global Holdings ranks #387 out of 1061 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Hertz Global Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.40. Hertz Global Holdings' value of 50.77 is 13.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hertz Global Holdings' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 36.39 to 90.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.29 vs. the industry median of 58.40, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 58.40, based on 1,061 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hertz Global Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding of 50.77 is 13.1% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Hertz Global Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hertz Global Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding is 50.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.29. 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 $5.68, compared to a current price of $1.53 — trading 73.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 50.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.29 and 13.1% below the Business Services industry median of 58.40. Hertz Global Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 50.77 as of Mar. 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 $1.53 is trading 73.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.68.
GuruFocus considers Hertz Global Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HTZ:
Days Sales Outstanding: 50.77 (near median its 10-year median of 52.29)
GF Value™: $5.68 vs. price of $1.53 (73.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% below the Business Services median (#387 of 1061)
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 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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