UNITED RENTALS INC (URI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:URI - US9113631090 - Common Stock
784.02 USD
-1.02 (-0.13%)
Overall URI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated URI against 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. URI scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. URI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
URI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year URI had a positive cash flow from operations.
URI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
URI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of URI (8.42%) is better than 78.00% of its industry peers.
URI's Return On Equity of 28.11% is amongst the best of the industry. URI outperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.75%, URI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
URI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.29%. This is above the industry average of 9.42%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.42% | ||
| ROE | 28.11% | ||
| ROIC | 11.75% |
ROA(3y)9.11%
ROA(5y)7.83%
ROE(3y)29.83%
ROE(5y)26.44%
ROIC(3y)12.29%
ROIC(5y)11.04%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.83%, URI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of URI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.08%, URI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
URI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
URI has a better Gross Margin (38.73%) than 72.00% of its industry peers.
URI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.83% | ||
| GM | 38.73% |
OM growth 3Y4.11%
OM growth 5Y2.83%
PM growth 3Y5.56%
PM growth 5Y5.97%
GM growth 3Y0.35%
GM growth 5Y0.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), URI is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, URI has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for URI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, URI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
URI has an Altman-Z score of 3.11. This indicates that URI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.11, URI is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of URI is 31.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take URI, 31.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
URI's Debt to FCF ratio of 31.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. URI outperforms 48.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that URI has dependencies on debt financing.
URI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.40) than 72.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC9.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that URI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of URI (0.90) is worse than 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that URI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of URI (0.84) is worse than 68.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
URI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.68%.
URI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.13% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.73% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, URI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.68%
EPS 3Y25.11%
EPS 5Y17.13%
EPS Q2Q%-0.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.73%
Revenue growth 3Y16.46%
Revenue growth 5Y10.41%
Sales Q2Q%5.94%
3.2 Future
URI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.38% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, URI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.51%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
EPS Next 5Y11.38%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y6.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.51%
Revenue Next 5Y8.15%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.40, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of URI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, URI is valued a bit cheaper than 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
URI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
URI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.51.
68.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than URI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. URI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
URI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. URI is cheaper than 74.00% of the companies in the same industry.
URI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 112.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of URI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
URI has a yearly dividend return of 0.89%, which is pretty low.
URI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.97.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.89, URI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.89% |
5.2 History
URI has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
18.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by URI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP18.1%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
NYSE:URI (12/9/2025, 1:22:16 PM)
784.02
-1.02 (-0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.07%
Inst Owner Change-1.39%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change-0.13%
Market Cap50.44B
Revenue(TTM)15.99B
Net Income(TTM)2.53B
Analysts77.78
Price Target1014.33 (29.38%)
Short Float %2.75%
Short Ratio3.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.89% |
Yearly Dividend6.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP18.1%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.82%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.69%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.82%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.62%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.58%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.01%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.75%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.57%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.99%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.69%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.89%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.8%
PT rev (1m)0.43%
PT rev (3m)13.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.51 | ||
| P/S | 3.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 112.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.13 | ||
| P/B | 5.6 | ||
| P/tB | 31.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
EPS(TTM)42.62
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)47.49
Fwd EY6.06%
FCF(TTM)6.99
FCFY0.89%
OCF(TTM)77.43
OCFY9.88%
SpS248.46
BVpS139.88
TBVpS24.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number366.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.42% | ||
| ROE | 28.11% | ||
| ROCE | 15.51% | ||
| ROIC | 11.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.94% | ||
| OM | 25.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.83% | ||
| GM | 38.73% | ||
| FCFM | 2.81% |
ROA(3y)9.11%
ROA(5y)7.83%
ROE(3y)29.83%
ROE(5y)26.44%
ROIC(3y)12.29%
ROIC(5y)11.04%
ROICexc(3y)12.46%
ROICexc(5y)11.18%
ROICexgc(3y)17.94%
ROICexgc(5y)16.54%
ROCE(3y)16.22%
ROCE(5y)14.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.5%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.28%
OM growth 3Y4.11%
OM growth 5Y2.83%
PM growth 3Y5.56%
PM growth 5Y5.97%
GM growth 3Y0.35%
GM growth 5Y0.42%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 147.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 28.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 17.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
F-Score6
WACC9.65%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)151.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)134.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)29%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.7%
Profit Quality(3y)25.91%
Profit Quality(5y)56.34%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.68%
EPS 3Y25.11%
EPS 5Y17.13%
EPS Q2Q%-0.85%
EPS Next Y-0.51%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
EPS Next 5Y11.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.73%
Revenue growth 3Y16.46%
Revenue growth 5Y10.41%
Sales Q2Q%5.94%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y6.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.51%
Revenue Next 5Y8.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.96%
EBIT growth 3Y21.24%
EBIT growth 5Y13.53%
EBIT Next Year74.55%
EBIT Next 3Y25.93%
EBIT Next 5Y19.92%
FCF growth 1Y212.5%
FCF growth 3Y-5.15%
FCF growth 5Y-9.07%
OCF growth 1Y9.71%
OCF growth 3Y7.21%
OCF growth 5Y8.49%
UNITED RENTALS INC / URI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of UNITED RENTALS INC (URI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to URI.
What is the valuation status for URI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNITED RENTALS INC (URI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of URI stock?
UNITED RENTALS INC (URI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of UNITED RENTALS INC (URI) stock?
The financial health rating of UNITED RENTALS INC (URI) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for URI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITED RENTALS INC (URI) is expected to decline by -0.51% in the next year.