LZRFY (Localiza Rent A Car) EBIT: $1,626 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LZRFY Localiza Rent A Car SA LZRFY
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Price $7.31
GF Value $11.57
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Localiza Rent A Car EBIT?

Localiza Rent A Car LZRFY -2.14% 90 EBIT is $1,626 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LZRFY with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Localiza Rent A Car's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $602 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,626 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Localiza Rent A Car's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.82%. Localiza Rent A Car's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.05%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Localiza Rent A Car's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.13%.


Localiza Rent A Car  (OTCPK:LZRFY) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Localiza Rent A Car's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1894.104 * ( 1 - 23.36% )/( (13245.58 + 13587.777)/ 2 )
=1451.6413056/13416.6785
=10.82 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=15683.886 - 1835.253 - ( 1941.603 - max(0, 3036.283 - 3639.336+1941.603))
=13245.58

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=16343.044 - 2038.037 - ( 1848.094 - max(0, 3134.648 - 3851.878+1848.094))
=13587.777

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Localiza Rent A Car's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=2407.068/( ( (9848.753 + max(-512.005, 0)) + (10171.991 + max(-510.851, 0)) )/ 2 )
=2407.068/( ( 9848.753 + 10171.991 )/ 2 )
=2407.068/10010.372
=24.05 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(732.279 + 0 + 905.042) - (1835.253 + 0 + 314.073)
=-512.005

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(811.28 + 0 + 1015.946) - (2038.037 + 0 + 300.04)
=-510.851

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Localiza Rent A Car's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1626.334/14613.899
=11.13 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Localiza Rent A Car EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Localiza Rent A Car's EBIT 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.

Localiza Rent A Car EBIT Chart

Localiza Rent A Car Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Localiza Rent A Car Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LZRFY vs URI, SUNB, AER: EBIT Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Localiza Rent A Car's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Localiza Rent A Car's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Localiza Rent A Car's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Localiza Rent A Car EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,626 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $1,626 Mil mean?
Localiza Rent A Car (LZRFY) has a EBIT of $1,626 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Localiza Rent A Car.
Is Localiza Rent A Car's EBIT too high?
Localiza Rent A Car's current EBIT is $1,626 Mil. Overall, Localiza Rent A Car has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Localiza Rent A Car's EBIT compare to URI and SUNB?
Localiza Rent A Car's EBIT of $1,626 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Business Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Business Services industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Localiza Rent A Car. Localiza Rent A Car's current EBIT is $1,626 Mil. 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 (LZRFY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.57, compared to a current price of $7.31 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $1,626 Mil. Localiza Rent A Car's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Localiza Rent A Car (LZRFY), the current EBIT is $1,626 Mil 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 Localiza Rent A Car (LZRFY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Localiza Rent A Car stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.31 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.57. GuruFocus considers Localiza Rent A Car to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LZRFY:

  • EBIT: $1,626 Mil
  • GF Value™: $11.57 vs. price of $7.31 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Localiza Rent A Car Business Description

Other Exchanges RENT4:BrazilRENT3:Brazil
Address Avenida Bernardo Vasconcelos, No. 377 - Cachoeirinha, Belo Horizonte, MG, BRA, 31150-000
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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