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Herc Holdings's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $377 Mil. Herc Holdings's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,552 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Herc Holdings's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $377 Mil. Herc Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,204 Mil. Therefore, Herc Holdings's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.31%.
Herc Holdings had a gross margin of 31.31% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Herc Holdings was 38.87%. The lowest was 22.60%. And the median was 31.07%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Herc Holdings had a gross margin of 31.31% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Herc Holdings Gross Profit Related Terms
Herc Holdings Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Herc Holdings's Gross Profit 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, Herc Holdings's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Herc Holdings's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Herc Holdings's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $1,552 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Herc Holdings (HRI) has a Gross Profit of $1,552 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Herc Holdings and its competitors.
Is Herc Holdings' Gross Profit too high?
Herc Holdings' current Gross Profit is $1,552 Mil. Overall, Herc Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Herc Holdings' Gross Profit compare to CAR and EQPT?
Herc Holdings' Gross Profit of $1,552 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 Gross Profit for a Business Services company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Herc Holdings and its competitors. Herc Holdings's current Gross Profit is $1,552 Mil. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Herc Holdings (HRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $168.28, compared to a current price of $173.51 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,552 Mil. Herc Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Herc Holdings (HRI), the current Gross Profit is $1,552 Mil 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 Herc Holdings (HRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Herc Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $173.51 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $168.28.
GuruFocus considers Herc Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HRI:
Gross Profit: $1,552 Mil
GF Value™: $168.28 vs. price of $173.51 (3.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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