United Rentals, Inc. URI
Composite 52/100; the shares have moved about 48% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 42/100 — a slight mark against it.
Quality ranks 63/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Momentum ranks 58/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 42/100 — a slight mark against it. Valuation ranks 46/100 — a slight mark against it. Income ranks 46/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does United Rentals operates a global equipment rental business with two segments: General Rentals (construction/industrial gear) and Specialty (trench safety, power/HVAC, fluid solutions). Its fleet spans aerial lifts, generators, and heavy machinery for construction, utilities, and municipalities.
Key financials Profitability is strong: ROE 29%, ROA 9%, ROCE 16%, net margin 16%. Margins: gross 39%, operating 26%. Revenue grew 5% but EPS fell -0% in the period. Leverage is elevated: debt/equity 1.67, net debt/EBITDA 3.3x, interest coverage 5.9x.
Stock health Momentum is mixed: down -16% from 52-week high, RSI 31 (oversold), 6-month return 19%. Quality score 67/100; growth 49, strength 45, income 42. Piotroski F-Score 5/9, Altman Z 3.44.
Price vs fair value URI trades at a discount of 28.50% to the analyst mean target of 1272.43. - Recent sector headlines focus on infrastructure awards and energy services, not rental demand (Construction Partners, AECOM, KBR items). - Forward P/E 21.74 vs trailing 24.94 signals valuation support. - Sideravia’s Valuation percentile 39/100 aligns with the discount.
Looking forward Forward PEG 1.48 suggests moderate growth expectations. Dividend yield 0.8% with 17% payout supports income stability. Execution on specialty segment growth and fleet utilization will drive the next leg.
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