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United RentalsMEX:URI 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates MEX:URI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN15,490.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks worse than 57.52% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Rentals's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:URI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 2.61 Max: 3.26
Current: 2.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of United Rentals was 3.26. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 2.61.
MEX:URI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.52% of 838
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.61
vs MEX:URI: 2.08
United Rentals (MEX:URI) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
United Rentals Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
United Rentals Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Rentals's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
MEX:URI vs SUNB, AER, UHAL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
United Rentals (MEX:URI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.25 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on United Rentals. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.61. Over the past decade, United Rentals' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.91 to 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #482 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is United Rentals' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
United Rentals' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.25 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 3.26. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61. United Rentals' value of 2.25 is 39.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #482 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Rentals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #482 out of 838 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places United Rentals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61. United Rentals' value of 2.25 is 39.8% above this benchmark. Historically, United Rentals' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.91 to 3.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 1.61, United Rentals has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.61, based on 838 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.25 is 39.8% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on United Rentals. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.61. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN15,490.44, compared to a current price of MXN19,660.82 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 39.8% above the Business Services industry median of 1.61. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (MEX:URI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 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 MXN19,660.82 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN15,490.44.
GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:URI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.25 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: MXN15,490.44 vs. price of MXN19,660.82 (26.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% above the Business Services median (#482 of 838)
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 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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