Mcgrath Rentcorp (MGRC)
NASDAQ:MGRC
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
$132.00
▲(12.95% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/30/26
The score is driven primarily by solid underlying financial performance (strong margins/ROE with improved leverage) and supportive technical uptrend. Valuation is fairly reasonable for the profile, but the latest earnings call highlighted meaningful near-term operational and cash flow headwinds (margin pressure, weak Enviroplex results, and utilization/cash flow softness), with the CEO transition a modest additional consideration.
Positive Factors
Profitability & Margins
MGRC reports consistently healthy gross and operating margins and a mid‑teens net margin in the trailing period. Durable margin structure supports long‑term return on capital, funds reinvestment in the fleet, and cushions earnings through normal cyclical variability.
Negative Factors
Enviroplex Segment Collapse
A more than 50% revenue decline and a swing to operating loss in Enviroplex indicate structural demand or execution issues in that business. Persistent weakness would meaningfully pressure consolidated margins, require cash to stabilize operations, or force strategic changes with multi‑quarter recovery.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Profitability & Margins
MGRC reports consistently healthy gross and operating margins and a mid‑teens net margin in the trailing period. Durable margin structure supports long‑term return on capital, funds reinvestment in the fleet, and cushions earnings through normal cyclical variability.
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Mcgrath Rentcorp (MGRC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.92B
Dividend Yield1.79%
Average Volume (3M)180.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta (1Y)0.68
Revenue Growth3.65%
EPS Growth-32.71%
CountryUS
Employees1,219
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryRental & Leasing Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.10
Shares Outstanding24,611,656
10 Day Avg. Volume227,658
30 Day Avg. Volume180,004
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.50
Price to Book (P/B)2.09
Price to Sales (P/S)2.73
P/FCF Ratio12.22
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.66
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$141.50Price Target Upside21.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)6.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$966.87M
Mcgrath Rentcorp Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
McGrath RentCorp operates as a business to business rental company in the United States and internationally. It rents and sells relocatable modular buildings, portable storage containers, electronic test equipment and related accessories, and liqu...
How the Company Makes Money
MGRC makes money primarily by renting assets it owns to customers under contractual rental agreements and charging recurring rental fees for the duration of the rental term. Its key revenue streams are generated across its operating segments: (1) ...
Mcgrath Rentcorp Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call reported modest company‑level revenue growth (+2%) and highlighted a strong quarter at TRS, positive pricing momentum at Mobile Modular, and deliberate capital deployment for growth (capex increase, acquisition, and share repurchases). However, those positives were offset by near‑term margin pressures (adjusted EBITDA down 1%), significant weakness at Enviroplex (sales down 51% and an EBITDA loss), compressed margins in portable storage, lower operating cash flow, and utilization declines driven by elevated returns. Management maintained full‑year guidance and emphasized balance sheet strength and vigilance on macro/geopolitical risks (Middle East conflict, higher energy costs). Overall, the results and commentary present a balanced picture of operational progress and notable headwinds.Positive Updates
Total Company Revenue Growth
Total revenues increased 2% year-over-year to $199 million for Q1 2026, with rental revenue growth across all divisions.
Negative Updates
Adjusted EBITDA Slight Decline
Total adjusted EBITDA decreased 1% year-over-year to $74 million, reflecting margin pressure despite revenue growth.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Total Company Revenue Growth
Total revenues increased 2% year-over-year to $199 million for Q1 2026, with rental revenue growth across all divisions.
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Company Guidance
McGrath reiterated full‑year 2026 guidance for total revenues of $945–$995 million, adjusted EBITDA of $360–$378 million, and gross rental equipment capital expenditures of $180–$200 million; for context, Q1 results were revenues of $199 million (up 2% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of $74 million (down 1% YoY), net cash from operations of $42 million (vs. $54 million LY), rental equipment purchases of $45 million (vs. $12 million LY), net borrowings of $546 million and a funded‑debt-to‑LTM adjusted EBITDA ratio of ~1.51x, and the company returned $12 million in dividends and completed $12 million of share repurchases.Mcgrath Rentcorp Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 947.36M | 944.24M | 910.94M | 831.84M | 635.66M | 616.83M |
| Gross Profit | 450.22M | 434.84M | 435.42M | 393.63M | 259.29M | 266.21M |
| EBITDA | 322.20M | 350.77M | 468.35M | 299.40M | 258.26M | 238.91M |
| Net Income | 155.13M | 156.31M | 231.73M | 174.62M | 115.14M | 89.70M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.38B | 2.36B | 2.31B | 2.27B | 1.71B | 1.61B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.36M | 295.00K | 807.00K | 877.00K | 957.00K | 1.49M |
| Total Debt | 546.00M | 527.79M | 602.83M | 777.75M | 425.34M | 437.45M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.14B | 1.12B | 1.18B | 1.33B | 903.90M | 878.24M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.24B | 1.24B | 1.12B | 933.80M | 803.95M | 732.02M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 195.74M | 211.30M | 334.15M | -178.32M | -10.87M | 78.92M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 244.17M | 255.68M | 374.38M | 95.34M | 194.43M | 195.74M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -165.42M | -127.11M | -150.75M | -391.87M | -131.43M | -351.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -79.78M | -129.08M | -223.69M | 296.44M | -63.53M | 156.20M |
Mcgrath Rentcorp Technical Analysis
Positive
116.87
Price Trends
110.92
Positive
109.14
Positive
112.36
Positive
Market Momentum
1.77
Negative
68.48
Neutral
84.92
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MGRC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 116.87 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 111.05, above the 50-day MA of 110.92, and above the 200-day MA of 112.36, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.77 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 68.48 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 84.92 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for MGRC.
Mcgrath Rentcorp Risk Analysis
Mcgrath Rentcorp disclosed 41 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Mcgrath Rentcorp reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Mcgrath Rentcorp Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $2.92B | 12.96 | 13.21% | 1.79% | 3.65% | -32.71% | |
67 Neutral | $9.50B | 21.79 | 16.39% | 1.75% | -0.07% | 4.18% | |
64 Neutral | $1.41B | 8.05 | 16.94% | 0.82% | 29.01% | 0.08% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
56 Neutral | $4.39B | -34.53 | -0.26% | 1.79% | 28.39% | -105.83% | |
53 Neutral | $2.08B | -90.75 | -2.18% | ― | 9.38% | 43.77% | |
51 Neutral | $3.99B | -64.81 | -5.35% | 1.44% | -4.77% | -287.56% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Mcgrath Rentcorp Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
McGrath RentCorp announces planned CEO succession and transition
Positive
Feb 5, 2026
On February 5, 2026, McGrath RentCorp announced that longtime President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph F. Hanna will retire from his executive roles effective April 3, 2026, while remaining on the company’s board of directors. The board ...
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