United Rentals (MEX:URI) Days Payable: 33.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:URI United Rentals Inc MEX:URI
88 GF Score
Price MXN19,850.00
GF Value MXN14,553.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is United Rentals Days Payable?

United Rentals MEX:URI +7.47% 88 Days Payable is 33.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 32.31. GuruFocus rates MEX:URI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN14,553.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks worse than 55.14% on this metric.

United Rentals's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN16,769 Mil. United Rentals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN45,370 Mil. Hence, United Rentals's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for United Rentals's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:URI' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.94   Med: 32.31   Max: 53.68
Current: 40.48

During the past 13 years, United Rentals's highest Days Payable was 53.68. The lowest was 27.94. And the median was 32.31.

MEX:URI's Days Payable is ranked worse than
55.14% of 943 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.92 vs MEX:URI: 40.48

United Rentals's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (34.59) to Mar. 2026 (33.73). It may suggest that United Rentals accelerated paying its suppliers.


United Rentals Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Rentals's Days Payable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

United Rentals Days Payable Chart

United Rentals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 39.47 54.85 47.41 29.47 30.11

United Rentals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 34.59 48.41 48.99 36.18 33.73

MEX:URI vs SUNB, AER, UHAL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


United Rentals Days Payable vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's Days Payable falls into.


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United Rentals Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

United Rentals's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (15600.064 + 13972.423) / 2 ) / 179246.743*365
=14786.2435 / 179246.743*365
=30.11

United Rentals's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (13972.423 + 19565.48) / 2 ) / 45370.274*365 / 4
=16768.9515 / 45370.274*365 / 4
=33.73

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 33.73 mean?
United Rentals (MEX:URI) has a Days Payable of 33.73 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.31. Over the past decade, United Rentals' Days Payable has ranged from 27.94 to 53.68. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #520 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is United Rentals' Days Payable too high?
United Rentals' current Days Payable of 33.73 is near median its 10-year median of 32.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.94 to a high of 53.68. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.92. United Rentals' value of 33.73 is 28.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #520 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Rentals has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' Days Payable compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #520 out of 943 companies for Days Payable. This places United Rentals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.92. United Rentals' value of 33.73 is 28.1% below this benchmark. Historically, United Rentals' own Days Payable has ranged from 27.94 to 53.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.31 vs. the industry median of 46.92, United Rentals has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.92, based on 943 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current Days Payable of 33.73 is 28.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current Days Payable is 33.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Rentals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Rentals (MEX:URI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN14,553.52, compared to a current price of MXN19,850.00 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 33.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.31 and 28.1% below the Business Services industry median of 46.92. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (MEX:URI), the current Days Payable is 33.73 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is United Rentals (MEX:URI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Rentals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN19,850.00 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN14,553.52. GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:URI:

  • Days Payable: 33.73 (near median its 10-year median of 32.31)
  • GF Value™: MXN14,553.52 vs. price of MXN19,850.00 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.1% below the Business Services median (#520 of 943)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:URI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Rentals Business Description

Address 100 First Stamford Place, Suite 700, Stamford, CT, USA, 06902
United Rentals is the world's largest equipment rental company, principally operating in the US and Canada. It has 16% share in a highly fragmented market serving general industrial (49%), commercial construction (46%), and residential construction (5%). The company operates a $21 billion fleet of equipment, including aerial platforms, forklifts, excavators, trucks, power generators, and various other materials serving local and national accounts from nearly 1,600 locations in North America and 100 abroad. It has pursued a strategy of bundling specialty rental capabilities to offer its customers more advanced solutions in addition to its core equipment rental business, supporting its ambitions to become a one-stop shop for customers and enhance and maintain its margin profile.
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