Alta Equipment Group Inc (ALTG)vsUnited Rentals Inc (URI)
ALTG
Alta Equipment Group Inc
$6.42
-7.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $209.53M
URI
United Rentals Inc
$1,067.77
-1.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $62.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
United Rentals Inc generates 797% more annual revenue ($16.36B vs $1.82B). URI leads profitability with a 15.3% profit margin vs -4.3%. URI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ALTG
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
URI
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+51.6%
Fair Value
$14.33
Current Price
$6.42
$7.91 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for URI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 45.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -570.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALTG
The strongest argument for ALTG centers on Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : URI
The strongest argument for URI centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 23.1%.
Bear Case : ALTG
The primary concerns for ALTG are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : URI
The primary concerns for URI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALTG profiles as a turnaround stock while URI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
URI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
URI is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
URI generates stronger free cash flow (681M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
URI scores higher overall (64/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 15.3% margins. ALTG offers better value entry with a 51.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alta Equipment Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES · USA
Alta Equipment Group Inc. owns and operates integrated equipment distribution platforms in the United States. The company is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.
Visit Website →United Rentals Inc
INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES · USA
United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) is the world's largest equipment rental company, with about 13 percent of the North American market share as of 2019.
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