Where Does Hertz Global Stock Rank Among Competitors?

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With Hertz Global surging 36% in a Day, it makes sense to re-evaluate vs its peers. Consistently assessing alternatives is core to a sound investment approach. Here is how Hertz Global (HTZ) stock stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.

  • HTZ’s operating margin of -10.9% is negative, lowest among peers; URI has 25.1%.
  • HTZ’s revenue growth of -7.6% in the last 12 months is negative, lagging URI, UHAL, AN, CAR, HRI.
  • HTZ gained 131.3% in the past year and trades at a PE of -0.8, outperforming its peers.

As a quick background, Hertz Global operates vehicle rental services under multiple brands, sells vehicles, and manages car sharing and international rental businesses through company-owned, licensee, and franchisee locations.

A single stock can be risky, but there is a huge value to a broader, diversified approach. Quiz time: Over the last 5 years, which index do you think the Trefis High Quality Portfolio outperformed — the S&P 500, the S&P 1500 Equal Weighted, or both? The answer might surprise you. See how our advisory framework helps stack the odds in your favor.

  HTZ URI UHAL AN CAR HRI
Market Cap ($ Bil) 2.1 54.7 10.5 7.3 4.9 4.5
Revenue ($ Bil) 8.6 16.0 5.9 27.9 11.4 3.9
PE Ratio -0.8 21.6 33.5 11.0 -2.3 -64.5
LTM Revenue Growth -7.6% 6.7% 4.9% 6.1% -3.2% 12.4%
LTM Operating Margin -10.9% 25.1% 12.3% 4.6% -0.0% 11.9%
LTM FCF Margin -104.2% 2.8% -30.6% -0.6% -86.5% -4.8%
12M Market Return 131.3% 9.4% -27.9% 22.0% 52.9% -34.0%

Why does this matter? HTZ just went up 36.2% in a day – peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, and above all – can this continue? Read Buy or Sell HTZ Stock to see if Hertz Global holds up as a quality investment. Furthermore, there is always a risk of fall after a strong rally – see how the stock has dipped and recovered in the past through HTZ Dip Buyer Analysis lens.

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Revenue Growth Comparison

  LTM 2025 2024 2023 2022
HTZ -7.6% -3.4% 7.9% 18.4%
URI 6.7% 7.1% 23.1% 19.8%
UHAL 4.9% 3.6% -4.1% 2.2%  
AN 6.1% -0.7% -0.1% 4.4%
CAR -3.2% -8.2% -2.7% 34.5%
HRI 12.4% 2.8% 19.8% 32.2%

Operating Margin Comparison

  LTM 2025 2024 2023 2022
HTZ -10.9% -13.4% 8.2% 23.9%
URI 25.1% 26.5% 26.9% 27.8%
UHAL 12.3% 12.9% 18.0% 25.2%  
AN 4.6% 4.6% 6.0% 7.4%
CAR -0.0% 2.3% 17.6% 30.0%
HRI 11.9% 16.3% 20.2% 20.4%

PE Ratio Comparison

  LTM 2025 2024 2023 2022
HTZ -0.8 -0.4 5.3 2.8
URI 21.6 18.1 16.2 11.9
UHAL 33.5 36.9 22.4 12.8  
AN 11.0 9.9 6.6 4.4
CAR -2.3 -1.6 4.2 2.8
HRI -64.5 25.5 12.2 11.8

While peer comparison is critical, the Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.