United Rentals Inc (URI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
United Rentals Inc stock (URI) is currently trading at $747.59. United Rentals Inc PE ratio is 19.36. United Rentals Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.95. Analyst consensus price target for URI is $985.89. WallStSmart rates URI as Hold.
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- United Rentals Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- URI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- URI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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URI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · United Rentals Inc (URI)
URI trades 233% above its Graham fair value of $262.34, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
United Rentals Inc (URI) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, return on equity. Concerns around revenue growth and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
United Rentals Inc (URI) Key Strengths (6)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $28 in profit
93.22% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Strong operational efficiency: $25 kept per $100 revenue
Strong profitability: $16 kept per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
United Rentals Inc (URI) Areas to Watch (4)
Earnings declining -1.90%, profits shrinking
Revenue growing slowly at 2.80% annually
Premium pricing at 5.0x book value
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.95x sales
United Rentals Inc (URI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 63/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.17) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 28.40%, Operating Margin at 25.20%, Profit Margin at 15.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.95), Price/Book (4.99) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.80%, EPS Growth at -1.90%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 28.40% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
URI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
URI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.95x trades 159% above its historical average of 1.14x (98th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 11% below its historical high of 3.33x set in Mar 2026, and 4117% above its historical low of 0.07x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for United Rentals Inc (URI) · INDUSTRIALS › RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES
The Big Picture
United Rentals Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 16.1B with 280% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 15.5% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 280% YoY, reaching 16.1B. This pace significantly outperforms most RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES peers.
ROE of 2840.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Earnings fell 190% YoY while revenue grew 280%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can United Rentals Inc maintain 280%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.65, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact United Rentals Inc.
Bottom Line
United Rentals Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (280% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(61 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
TAUSSIG, ALEXANDER R. Director | Buy | +57 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GRACE, WILLIAM E. EVP, CFO | Sell | -1,497.71 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BRUNO, MARC A Director | Buy | +47 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:21:55 AM
About United Rentals Inc(URI)
NYSE
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.