Hertz Global Holdings Inc (HTZ)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 616,000 1,080,000 1,028,000 1,829,000 2,059,000 1,683,000 1,711,000 603,000 367,000 338,000 -489,000 -1,168,000 -1,714,000 -1,544,000 -1,153,000 -268,000 -59,000 -41,000 -69,000 -170,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,092,000 3,390,000 2,839,000 2,774,000 2,645,000 2,761,000 2,729,000 2,702,000 2,977,000 4,206,000 3,620,000 265,000 56,000 341,000 559,000 1,372,000 1,769,000 1,874,000 964,000 922,000
ROE 19.92% 31.86% 36.21% 65.93% 77.84% 60.96% 62.70% 22.32% 12.33% 8.04% -13.51% -440.75% -3,060.71% -452.79% -206.26% -19.53% -3.34% -2.19% -7.16% -18.44%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $616,000K ÷ $3,092,000K
= 19.92%

Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) has exhibited varying trends over the past five quarters. In Q4 2022, the ROE stood at a high of 77.84%, indicating that the company was generating substantial returns for its shareholders relative to its equity base. However, there has been a downward trend in ROE since then, with Q1 2023 showing a significant decrease to 65.93%. This trend continued into Q2 and Q3 2023, with ROE values of 36.21% and 31.86% respectively, suggesting a decline in the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.

It is important to note that while the ROE values have decreased, they still remain positive, indicating that the company is profitable and generating returns for shareholders. The downward trend in ROE could be attributed to various factors such as changes in the company's financial structure, profitability, or asset utilization efficiency. Further analysis would be required to identify the specific reasons behind the fluctuations in ROE and to assess the overall financial performance and sustainability of Hertz Global Holdings Inc.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Hertz Global Holdings Inc
HTZ
19.92%
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CAR
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13.23%