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United RentalsURI -4.61%95 Days Sales Outstanding is 55.43 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 58.15. GuruFocus rates URI with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $886.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks better than 52.08% on this metric.
United Rentals's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,679 Mil. United Rentals's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,410 Mil.
Hence, United Rentals's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 55.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Rentals's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
URI'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.91 Med: 58.15 Max: 63
Current: 55.58
During the past 13 years, United Rentals's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 63.00. The lowest was 53.91. And the median was 58.15.
URI's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 52.08% of 1060
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 56.945
vs URI: 55.58
United Rentals's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (53.99) to Jun. 2026 (55.43).
United Rentals (NYSE:URI) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
United Rentals Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
United Rentals Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Rentals's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
URI vs SUNB, AER, UHAL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (URI) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 55.43 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.15. Over the past decade, United Rentals' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 53.91 to 63.00. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #508 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is United Rentals' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
United Rentals' current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.43 is near median its 10-year median of 58.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.91 to a high of 63.00. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.95. United Rentals' value of 55.43 is 2.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #508 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Rentals has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' Days Sales Outstanding compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #508 out of 1060 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts United Rentals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.95. United Rentals' value of 55.43 is 2.7% below this benchmark. Historically, United Rentals' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 53.91 to 63.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.15 vs. the industry median of 56.95, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 56.95, based on 1,060 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.43 is 2.7% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.15. 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 (URI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $886.01, compared to a current price of $990.15 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.15 and 2.7% below the Business Services industry median of 56.95. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (URI), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.43 as of Jun. 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 (URI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Rentals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $990.15 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $886.01.
GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for URI:
Days Sales Outstanding: 55.43 (near median its 10-year median of 58.15)
GF Value™: $886.01 vs. price of $990.15 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% below the Business Services median (#508 of 1060)
No single metric tells the full story. See the URI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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