MGRC
BULLISH
$114.33
Live
McGrath RentCorp · NASDAQ
Target $144.6
(+26.5%)
$94.99
52W Range
$128.41
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 14, 2026
Market cap
$2.81B
P/E
18.03
ROE
13.2%
Profit margin
16.6%
Debt/Equity
0.43
Dividend yield
1.71%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
MGRC presents a stable financial profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a significant valuation gap between its current price ($114.33) and its growth-based intrinsic value ($187.32). While the Graham Number suggests a more conservative defensive value of $84.74, the company's exceptional debt management (Debt/Equity of 0.43 vs sector avg 3.42) and strong earnings growth (28.10% YoY) provide a strong fundamental cushion. Despite a bearish technical trend score, the long-term earnings track record and high operating margins (28.89%) indicate a high-quality business operating at a reasonable valuation.
Key Strengths
Exceptionally low Debt/Equity ratio (0.43) compared to industrial peers
Strong earnings growth (28.10% YoY) and consistent quarterly beats
High operating margins (28.89%) and gross margins (48.19%)
Healthy liquidity with a Current Ratio of 1.79 and Quick Ratio of 1.34
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 30.39%
Key Risks
Sluggish revenue growth (5.30% YoY) compared to earnings growth
Bearish technical trend (0/100) suggesting short-term price pressure
Moderate Piotroski F-Score (4/9) indicating stable but not improving financial health
Lack of recent insider buying activity
Exposure to cyclical industrial rental demand
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$144.6
+26.5% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
68
Strong
70
75
85
60
50
AI Verdict
Strong Fundamental Value
Key drivers: Low leverage, Earnings growth, Intrinsic value upside
Confidence
80%
Value
70/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- PEG ratio of 1.12 is attractive
- P/E of 18.03 is reasonable for the growth rate
Watchpoints
- Trading above Graham Number ($84.74)
Future
75/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong EPS growth trajectory
- Positive analyst target price ($144.60)
Watchpoints
- Modest top-line revenue growth
Past
85/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Consistent earnings beats over 25 quarters
- Steady 5-year price appreciation (+54.5%)
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Very low Debt/Equity
- Strong current/quick ratios
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable'
Dividend
50/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio ensures safety
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (1.71%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$114.33
Analyst Target
$144.6
Upside/Downside
+26.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MGRC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MGRC
McGrath RentCorp
Primary
|
+54.5% | +32.2% | +8.9% | -0.1% | +10.4% | +5.0% |
|
ATS
ATS Corporation
Peer
|
+65.7% | -23.5% | +3.9% | -7.9% | +5.2% | -3.1% |
|
ATRO
Astronics Corporation
Peer
|
+444.1% | +413.7% | +344.9% | +121.3% | +38.1% | +2.2% |
|
AERO
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V
Peer
|
+3.6% | +3.6% | +3.6% | +3.6% | -4.9% | +4.2% |
|
PLUG
Plug Power Inc.
Peer
|
-93.6% | -80.7% | +67.4% | -3.0% | +24.9% | -1.3% |
MGR
McGrath RentCorp
Primary
5Y
+54.5%
3Y
+32.2%
1Y
+8.9%
6M
-0.1%
1M
+10.4%
1W
+5.0%
ATS
ATS Corporation
Peer
5Y
+65.7%
3Y
-23.5%
1Y
+3.9%
6M
-7.9%
1M
+5.2%
1W
-3.1%
ATR
Astronics Corporation
Peer
5Y
+444.1%
3Y
+413.7%
1Y
+344.9%
6M
+121.3%
1M
+38.1%
1W
+2.2%
AER
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V
Peer
5Y
+3.6%
3Y
+3.6%
1Y
+3.6%
6M
+3.6%
1M
-4.9%
1W
+4.2%
PLU
Plug Power Inc.
Peer
5Y
-93.6%
3Y
-80.7%
1Y
+67.4%
6M
-3.0%
1M
+24.9%
1W
-1.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
18.03
Forward P/E
16.25
PEG Ratio
1.12
P/B Ratio
2.27
P/S Ratio
2.98
EV/Revenue
3.54
EV/EBITDA
12.67
Market Cap
$2.81B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
16.55%
Operating Margin
28.89%
Gross Margin
48.19%
ROE
13.24%
ROA
6.57%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+5.3%
Earnings Growth
+28.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+5.34%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+27.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.43
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.79
Good
Quick Ratio
1.34
Good
Cash/Share
$0.01
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.3B
Gross Margin
50.1%
Op. Margin
28.9%
Net Margin
19.4%
Total Assets
$2.4B
Liabilities
$1.1B
Equity
$1.2B
Debt/Equity
0.91x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
23%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-02-25
$2.03
+18.4% surprise
2025-10-23
$1.72
-5.4% surprise
2025-07-24
$1.47
+19.9% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing MGRC against 240 companies in the Industrials sector
(19 bullish, 87 neutral, 134 bearish)
P/E Ratio
18.03
This Stock
vs
83.58
Sector Avg
-78.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
13.24%
This Stock
vs
-11.14%
Sector Avg
-218.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
16.55%
This Stock
vs
16.29%
Sector Avg
+1.6%
(Better)
Debt to Equity
0.43
This Stock
vs
3.38
Sector Avg
-87.4%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
5.3%
This Stock
vs
28.16%
Sector Avg
-81.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.79
This Stock
vs
3.22
Sector Avg
-44.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MGRC
McGrath RentCorp
|
BULLISH | $2.81B | 18.03 | 13.2% | 16.6% | $114.33 | |
|
ATS
ATS Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $2.88B | - | -0.3% | -0.2% | $29.68 | Compare |
|
ATRO
Astronics Corporation
|
BEARISH | $2.72B | - | -1.7% | -0.4% | $76.34 | Compare |
|
AERO
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V
|
BEARISH | $3.08B | 0.48 | -% | 4.9% | $21.09 | Compare |
|
PLUG
Plug Power Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.15B | - | -120.5% | -229.8% | $2.26 | Compare |
MGRC
McGrath RentCorp
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$2.8B
P/E
18.0
ROE
13.2%
Price
$114.33
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | WHITNEY DAVID M | Officer | Stock Award | 2,265 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | MALEK GILDA | Officer | Stock Award | 1,431 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | VAN TREASE KRISTINA E | Officer | Stock Award | 2,265 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | SHUSTER BRADLEY MIZE | Director | Stock Award | 1,300 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | DAWSON WILLIAM J | Director | Stock Award | 1,300 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | PRATT KEITH E | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 6,080 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | HANNA JOSEPH F | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 1,300 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | WHITNEY DAVID M | Officer | Stock Award | 3,870 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | SKENESKY JOHN P | Officer | Stock Award | 1,400 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | BOX KIMBERLY ANN | Director | Stock Award | 1,300 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | CONJEEVARAM SMITA | Director | Stock Award | 1,300 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | LIEFFRIG JOHN | Officer | Stock Award | 1,530 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | ANDERSON NICOLAS C | Director | Stock Award | 1,300 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | WESCOTT TARA | Officer | Stock Award | 1,800 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | MALEK GILDA | Officer | Stock Award | 4,510 | - |
WHITNEY DAVID M
Officer
2026-03-31
2,265 shares
MALEK GILDA
Officer
2026-03-31
1,431 shares
VAN TREASE KRISTINA E
Officer
2026-03-31
2,265 shares
SHUSTER BRADLEY MIZE
Director
2026-02-27
1,300 shares
DAWSON WILLIAM J
Director
2026-02-27
1,300 shares
PRATT KEITH E
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-27
6,080 shares
HANNA JOSEPH F
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-27
1,300 shares
WHITNEY DAVID M
Officer
2026-02-27
3,870 shares
SKENESKY JOHN P
Officer
2026-02-27
1,400 shares
BOX KIMBERLY ANN
Director
2026-02-27
1,300 shares
CONJEEVARAM SMITA
Director
2026-02-27
1,300 shares
LIEFFRIG JOHN
Officer
2026-02-27
1,530 shares
ANDERSON NICOLAS C
Director
2026-02-27
1,300 shares
WESCOTT TARA
Officer
2026-02-27
1,800 shares
MALEK GILDA
Officer
2026-02-27
4,510 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
5 analysts
Barclays
2026-02-12
Overweight
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