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AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC (CAR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CAR - US0537741052 - Common Stock

117.87 USD
+0.35 (+0.3%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 11:50:19 AM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CAR scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAR was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. CAR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CAR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CAR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CAR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years CAR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CAR had a positive operating cash flow.
CAR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCAR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

  • CAR has a Return On Assets of -6.46%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CAR underperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
  • CAR's Return On Invested Capital of 4.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAR outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAR is in line with the industry average of 6.92%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.46%
ROE N/A
ROIC 4.05%
ROA(3y)3.13%
ROA(5y)2.24%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.81%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CAR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCAR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 400 -400

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.90%, CAR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CAR has a Gross Margin of 61.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: CAR outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
  • CAR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.9%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 61.86%
OM growth 3Y-18.05%
OM growth 5Y6.28%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.6%
GM growth 5Y4.35%
CAR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCAR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CAR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • CAR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CAR has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CAR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CAR Yearly Shares OutstandingCAR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CAR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCAR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • CAR has an Altman-Z score of 0.62. This is a bad value and indicates that CAR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.62, CAR is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.62
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC6.34%
CAR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCAR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that CAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.71, CAR is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that CAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CAR (0.71) is worse than 80.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.71
Quick Ratio 0.71
CAR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCAR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CAR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 96.26%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, CAR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 37.82% on average per year.
  • CAR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.22%.
  • CAR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)96.26%
EPS 3Y-7.52%
EPS 5Y37.82%
EPS Q2Q%52.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.22%
Revenue growth 3Y8.18%
Revenue growth 5Y5.15%
Sales Q2Q%1.12%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CAR will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -17.83% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CAR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-63.2%
EPS Next 2Y-34.05%
EPS Next 3Y-17.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.44%
Revenue Next 2Y0.64%
Revenue Next 3Y1.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CAR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCAR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CAR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCAR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 20 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.48, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CAR.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CAR is valued cheaper than 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CAR to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.82), we can say CAR is valued rather cheaply.
  • CAR is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.73.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • CAR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.48
Fwd PE 14.73
CAR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CAR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CAR is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.61
CAR Per share dataCAR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 -200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as CAR's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y-34.05%
EPS Next 3Y-17.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CAR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC / CAR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CAR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CAR.


What is the valuation status for CAR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC (CAR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CAR stock?

AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC (CAR) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC (CAR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC (CAR) is 5.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -1.73.


What is the expected EPS growth for AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC (CAR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC (CAR) is expected to decline by -63.2% in the next year.