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Localiza Rent A Car (BSP:RENT3) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Localiza Rent A Car Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Localiza Rent A Car Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Localiza Rent A Car's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Localiza Rent A Car Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.74
35.46
24.21
13.55
14.99
9.45
11.39
Localiza Rent A Car Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
30.86
26.39
22.08
26.53
22.88
19.05
21.74
14.20
45.05
38.76
35.46
28.09
27.40
25.13
24.21
20.58
17.39
13.74
13.55
15.11
22.03
13.62
14.99
16.29
13.05
11.21
9.45
11.40
12.66
10.04
11.39
11.30
BSP:RENT3 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Localiza Rent A Car's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Localiza Rent A Car's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Localiza Rent A Car's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Localiza Rent A Car (BSP:RENT3) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.45 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Localiza Rent A Car and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #114 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Localiza Rent A Car's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Localiza Rent A Car's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.45. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.15. Localiza Rent A Car's value of 9.45 is 28.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #114 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #114 out of 414 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Localiza Rent A Car in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.15. Localiza Rent A Car's value of 9.45 is 28.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 13.15, based on 414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Localiza Rent A Car's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.45 is 28.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Localiza Rent A Car and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Localiza Rent A Car's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.45. 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$56.29, compared to a current price of R$38.37 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.45 and 28.1% below the Business Services industry median of 13.15. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Localiza Rent A Car (BSP:RENT3), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.45 as of Jul. 29, 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$38.37 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$56.29.
GuruFocus considers Localiza Rent A Car to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:RENT3:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.45
GF Value™: R$56.29 vs. price of R$38.37 (31.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% below the Business Services median (#114 of 414)
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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