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UNITED RENTALS INC (URI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:URI - US9113631090 - Common Stock

848.25 USD
+3.21 (+0.38%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM
995.22 USD
+146.97 (+17.33%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall URI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated URI against 51 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While URI has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. URI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years URI has been profitable.
URI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
URI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFURI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

URI's Return On Assets of 8.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. URI outperforms 74.51% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.11%, URI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.27% of the companies in the same industry.
URI has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.75%) than 78.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for URI is above the industry average of 10.20%.
Industry RankSector 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%
URI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICURI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.83%, URI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.31% of the companies in the same industry.
URI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
URI has a better Operating Margin (25.08%) than 84.31% of its industry peers.
URI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
URI has a Gross Margin of 38.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: URI outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
URI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
URI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsURI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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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.
URI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
URI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
URI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
URI Yearly Shares OutstandingURI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
URI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsURI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.22 indicates that URI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of URI (3.22) is better than 62.75% of its industry peers.
URI has a debt to FCF ratio of 31.44. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as URI would need 31.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
URI has a Debt to FCF ratio (31.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
URI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.40, URI is not doing good in the industry: 72.55% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.4
Debt/FCF 31.44
Altman-Z 3.22
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC9.13%
URI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFURI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

URI has a Current Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that URI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.90, URI is not doing good in the industry: 88.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
URI has a Quick Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that URI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of URI (0.84) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.84
URI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesURI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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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%.
Measured over the past years, URI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.13% on average per year.
URI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.73%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y1.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
EPS Next 5Y11.37%
Revenue Next Year5.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
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.
URI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesURI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
URI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesURI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20 40 60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

URI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.90.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, URI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of URI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say URI is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of URI.
60.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than URI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.68, URI is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.9
Fwd PE 17.61
URI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsURI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of URI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: URI is cheaper than 72.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of URI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 121.28
EV/EBITDA 9.61
URI Per share dataURI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
URI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)15.55
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

URI has a yearly dividend return of 0.83%, which is pretty low.
URI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.20.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, URI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.83%

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
URI Yearly Dividends per shareURI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

URI pays out 18.10% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP18.1%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
URI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendURI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
URI Dividend Payout.URI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.URI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UNITED RENTALS INC

NYSE:URI (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 995.22 +146.97 (+17.33%)

848.25

+3.21 (+0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners94.6%
Inst Owner Change-1.36%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap54.58B
Revenue(TTM)15.99B
Net Income(TTM)2.53B
Analysts74.81
Price Target1009.98 (19.07%)
Short Float %2.59%
Short Ratio3.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.83%
Yearly Dividend6.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP18.1%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-12 2025-11-12 (1.79)
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)11.86%
PT rev (3m)31.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.9
Fwd PE 17.61
P/S 3.41
P/FCF 121.28
P/OCF 10.95
P/B 6.06
P/tB 34.43
EV/EBITDA 9.61
EPS(TTM)42.62
EY5.02%
EPS(NY)48.18
Fwd EY5.68%
FCF(TTM)6.99
FCFY0.82%
OCF(TTM)77.43
OCFY9.13%
SpS248.46
BVpS139.88
TBVpS24.63
PEG (NY)15.55
PEG (5Y)1.16
Graham Number366.25
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.22
F-Score6
WACC9.13%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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 Y1.28%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
EPS Next 5Y11.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.73%
Revenue growth 3Y16.46%
Revenue growth 5Y10.41%
Sales Q2Q%5.94%
Revenue Next Year5.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
Revenue Next 5Y8.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.96%
EBIT growth 3Y21.24%
EBIT growth 5Y13.53%
EBIT Next Year74.62%
EBIT Next 3Y24.92%
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 grow by 1.28% in the next year.