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Localiza Rent A CarBSP:RENT3 -0.12%94 Debt-to-Equity is 1.70 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates BSP:RENT3 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of R$52.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Business Services companies, Localiza Rent A Car ranks worse than 86.19% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Localiza Rent A Car's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:RENT3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 1.73 Max: 2.51
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Localiza Rent A Car was 2.51. The lowest was 1.42. And the median was 1.73.
BSP:RENT3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 86.19% of 956
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs BSP:RENT3: 1.70
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Localiza Rent A Car Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Localiza Rent A Car Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Localiza Rent A Car's Debt-to-Equity 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.
BSP:RENT3 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Localiza Rent A Car's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Localiza Rent A Car Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Localiza Rent A Car's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Localiza Rent A Car's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Localiza Rent A Car (BSP:RENT3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.70 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Localiza Rent A Car and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Localiza Rent A Car's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.42 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #824 out of 956 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Localiza Rent A Car's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Localiza Rent A Car's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.70 is near median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 2.51. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Localiza Rent A Car's value of 1.70 is 415.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #824 out of 956 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Localiza Rent A Car has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Localiza Rent A Car's Debt-to-Equity compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #824 out of 956 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Localiza Rent A Car in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Localiza Rent A Car's value of 1.70 is 415.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Localiza Rent A Car's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.42 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Localiza Rent A Car has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 956 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Localiza Rent A Car's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.70 is 415.2% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Localiza Rent A Car and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Localiza Rent A Car's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Localiza Rent A Car stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Localiza Rent A Car (BSP:RENT3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$52.95, compared to a current price of R$34.06 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 415.2% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Localiza Rent A Car's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Localiza Rent A Car (BSP:RENT3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.70 as of Jun. 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 Localiza Rent A Car (BSP:RENT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Localiza Rent A Car stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$34.06 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$52.95.
GuruFocus considers Localiza Rent A Car to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:RENT3:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.70 (near median its 10-year median of 1.73)
GF Value™: R$52.95 vs. price of R$34.06 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 415.2% above the Business Services median (#824 of 956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:RENT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Localiza Rent A Car SA is a car rental service provider with the majority of its operations in Brazil. Through its subsidiaries, the company rents cars to individuals, manages corporate car fleets, sells its decommissioned fleet, and operates a franchise business. The company has two reportable operating segments: Car Rental and Fleet Management. Maximum revenue is generated from the Car Rental segment, which is responsible for car rentals and for stipulating insurance and managing car claims for insurance companies. This segment is also responsible for the administration and granting of franchises and the right to use the Localiza brand in geographically defined markets. Geographically, the company operates across different regions in Latin America.
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