UNITED RENTALS INC (URI)

US9113631090 - Common Stock

655.19  -6.13 (-0.93%)

After market: 679.92 +24.73 (+3.77%)

Fundamental Rating

5

URI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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.



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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.
In the past 5 years URI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

URI has a better Return On Assets (9.47%) than 78.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of URI (29.82%) is better than 80.39% of its industry peers.
URI has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.22%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for URI is in line with the industry average of 11.65%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.35%) for URI is below the current ROIC(13.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.47%
ROE 29.82%
ROIC 13.22%
ROA(3y)8.34%
ROA(5y)7.24%
ROE(3y)27.59%
ROE(5y)26.6%
ROIC(3y)11.35%
ROIC(5y)10.45%

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.91%, URI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.39% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of URI has grown nicely.
URI's Operating Margin of 26.90% is amongst the best of the industry. URI outperforms 80.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of URI has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of URI (40.56%) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of URI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.9%
PM (TTM) 16.91%
GM 40.56%
OM growth 3Y8.01%
OM growth 5Y1.27%
PM growth 3Y17.47%
PM growth 5Y4.43%
GM growth 3Y2.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.6%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

URI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, URI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, URI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, URI has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

URI has an Altman-Z score of 3.19. This indicates that URI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.19, URI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of URI is 18.17, which is on the high side as it means it would take URI, 18.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
URI has a Debt to FCF ratio (18.17) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
URI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.24, URI is not doing good in the industry: 62.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.24
Debt/FCF 18.17
Altman-Z 3.19
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC8.95%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that URI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of URI (0.81) is worse than 92.16% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that URI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of URI (0.75) is worse than 74.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.75

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

URI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.21%, which is quite impressive.
URI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.14% yearly.
URI shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.11%.
Measured over the past years, URI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.21%
EPS 3Y32.7%
EPS 5Y20.14%
EPS growth Q2Q15.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.11%
Revenue growth 3Y18.88%
Revenue growth 5Y12.24%
Revenue growth Q2Q13.11%

3.2 Future

URI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.07% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.05%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y9.81%
EPS Next 5Y6.07%
Revenue Next Year5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.75%
Revenue Next 3Y4.87%
Revenue Next 5Y3.25%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

URI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.05.
URI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
URI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.25.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.99, which indicates a correct valuation of URI.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as URI.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.67, URI is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.05
Fwd PE 14.99

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, URI is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies 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 69.41
EV/EBITDA 8.37

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of URI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.28
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y9.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

URI has a yearly dividend return of 0.92%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.74, URI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.92, URI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.92%

5.2 History

URI is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

URI pays out 16.75% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.75%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y9.81%

UNITED RENTALS INC

NYSE:URI (4/24/2024, 9:32:12 PM)

After market: 679.92 +24.73 (+3.77%)

655.19

-6.13 (-0.93%)

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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
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Fwd PE 14.99
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ROA 9.47%
ROE 29.82%
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OM 26.9%
PM (TTM) 16.91%
GM 40.56%
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Asset Turnover0.56
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Debt/Equity 1.24
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Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.75
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EPS 3Y32.7%
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