HRI (Herc Holdings) Interest Expense: $-482 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HRI Herc Holdings Inc HRI
86 GF Score
Price $141.37
GF Value $168.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Herc Holdings Interest Expense?

Herc Holdings HRI -3.36% 86 Interest Expense is $-482 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HRI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $168.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Herc Holdings's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -128 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-482 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Herc Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 107 Mil. Herc Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -128 Mil. Herc Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Herc Holdings  (NYSE:HRI) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Herc Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-128 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $107 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,554 Mil.

Herc Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*107/-128
=0.84

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Herc Holdings Inc interest coverage is 1.25, which is low.

Herc Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Herc Holdings's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Herc Holdings Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-482 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-482 Mil mean?
Herc Holdings (HRI) has a Interest Expense of $-482 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Herc Holdings and its competitors.
Is Herc Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Herc Holdings' current Interest Expense is $-482 Mil. Overall, Herc Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Herc Holdings' Interest Expense compare to EQPT and WSC?
Herc Holdings' Interest Expense of $-482 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 Interest Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Herc Holdings and its competitors. Herc Holdings's current Interest Expense is $-482 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $168.69, compared to a current price of $141.37 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-482 Mil. Herc Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Herc Holdings (HRI), the current Interest Expense is $-482 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 Herc Holdings (HRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Herc Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $141.37 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $168.69. GuruFocus considers Herc Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HRI:

  • Interest Expense: $-482 Mil
  • GF Value™: $168.69 vs. price of $141.37 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 0J4L: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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