Herc Holdings (MEX:HRI) EV-to-EBIT: 24.01 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 26% Above Median

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MEX:HRI Herc Holdings Inc MEX:HRI
86 GF Score
Price MXN1,863.25
GF Value MXN2,179.18
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Herc Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Herc Holdings MEX:HRI 86 EV-to-EBIT is 24.01 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 19.03. GuruFocus rates MEX:HRI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,179.18. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Herc Holdings ranks worse than 83.35% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Herc Holdings's Enterprise Value is MXN249,350 Mil. Herc Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN10,385 Mil. Therefore, Herc Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 24.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for Herc Holdings's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:HRI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.22   Med: 19.03   Max: 122.06
Current: 24.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Herc Holdings was 122.06. The lowest was 11.22. And the median was 19.03.

MEX:HRI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
83.35% of 853 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.26 vs MEX:HRI: 24.73

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Herc Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN228,247 Mil. Herc Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN10,385 Mil. Herc Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.55%.


Herc Holdings  (MEX:HRI) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Herc Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=10384.847/228246.74225
=4.55 %

Herc Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN228,247 Mil.
Herc Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN10,385 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.


Herc Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Herc Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Herc Holdings's EV-to-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.

Herc Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Herc Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Herc Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 40.94 46.90 34.94 27.61 24.74

MEX:HRI vs CAR, EQPT, WSC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Herc Holdings'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.


Herc Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Herc Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Herc Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Herc Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Herc Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=249350.052/10384.847
=24.01

Herc Holdings's current Enterprise Value is MXN249,350 Mil.
Herc Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN10,385 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 24.01 mean?
Herc Holdings (MEX:HRI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 24.01 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Herc Holdings and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 19.03. Over the past decade, Herc Holdings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.22 to 122.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Herc Holdings ranks #711 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is Herc Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Herc Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 24.01 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 19.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.22 to a high of 122.06. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.26. Herc Holdings' value of 24.01 is 113.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Herc Holdings ranks #711 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Herc Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Herc Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to CAR and EQPT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Herc Holdings ranks #711 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Herc Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.26. Herc Holdings' value of 24.01 is 113.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Herc Holdings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.22 to 122.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.03 vs. the industry median of 11.26, Herc Holdings 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.26, based on 853 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Herc Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.01 is 113.2% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Herc Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Herc Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 24.01, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 19.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Herc Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Herc Holdings (MEX:HRI) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 24.01. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,179.18, compared to a current price of MXN1,863.25 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 24.01, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 19.03 and 113.2% above the Business Services industry median of 11.26. Herc Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Herc Holdings (MEX:HRI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 24.01 as of Jul. 30, 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 Herc Holdings (MEX:HRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Herc Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,863.25 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,179.18.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HRI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 24.01 (26% above median its 10-year median of 19.03)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,179.18 vs. price of MXN1,863.25 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 113.2% above the Business Services median (#711 of 853)

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


Herc Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges HRI:USA0J4L:UKH9B1:Germany
Address 27500 Riverview Center Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL, USA, 34134
Herc Holdings is an equipment rental company that was spun out of Hertz Global in 2016. It is currently the third-largest player in North America, after United Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals, with an approximate 6% market share pro forma for its 2025 acquisition of H&E Equipment Services. It serves a similar mix of companies to its peers (industrial, commercial, and residential construction) from its 450 locations targeting the top 100 metropolitan markets in the US. Herc's rental fleet of approximately $7 billion is also similar in composition to its peer group in terms of equipment offered. The company is also pursuing diversification by bundling and increasing specialty solutions for its customer base. Herc's portfolio skews toward local customers versus national accounts (60%/40%).
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