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 Hertz Global Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HTZ'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -72.13 Med: 9.86 Max: 141.13
Current: -27.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hertz Global Holdings was 141.13. The lowest was -72.13. And the median was 9.86.
HTZ's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.33
vs HTZ: -27.52
Hertz Global Holdings (NAS:HTZ) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Hertz Global Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hertz Global Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hertz Global Holdings'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.
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Hertz Global Holdings'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.
Hertz Global Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hertz Global Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hertz Global Holdings'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.
Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) has a Debt-to-Equity of -27.52 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hertz Global Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hertz Global Holdings ranks #999999 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Hertz Global Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hertz Global Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity is -27.52. Based on the distribution chart, Hertz Global Holdings ranks #999999 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hertz Global Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hertz Global Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to ALTG and MWG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hertz Global Holdings ranks #999999 out of 955 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hertz Global Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. 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 955 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. 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 Hertz Global Holdings 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. Hertz Global Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is -27.52. 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 $5.61, compared to a current price of $2.13 — trading 62.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -27.52. Hertz Global Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ), the current Debt-to-Equity is -27.52 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 $2.13 is trading 62.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.61.
GuruFocus considers Hertz Global Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HTZ:
Debt-to-Equity: -27.52
GF Value™: $5.61 vs. price of $2.13 (62.1% below fair value)
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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