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United RentalsMEX:URI 89 Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.48 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:URI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN15,059.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks better than 59.44% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
United Rentals's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.48. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for United Rentals's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:URI's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than 59.44% of 1038
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs MEX:URI: 0.48
United Rentals (MEX:URI) Degree of Operating Leverage Explanation
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s operting income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), to fluctuations in its Revenue. DOL is a method used to quantify a company’s operating risk. This risk is related to the company's structure of variable costs and fixed costs. Since the fixed costs do not allow the company to adjust the operating costs, the operating risk rises with a higher fixed-to-variable costs proportion.
A high Degree of Operating Leverage indicates that the company’s fixed costs exceed its variable costs. By increasing the sales, the company can earn more profits. In addition, the company must be able to maintain relatively high sales to cover all fixed costs.
Be Aware
The use of operating leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) should be adjusted accordingly.
United Rentals Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
United Rentals Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Rentals's Degree of Operating Leverage 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: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's Degree of Operating Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Operating Leverage 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 Degree of Operating Leverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's Degree of Operating Leverage 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.
** TTM data of EBIT and Revenue was used to calculate Degree of Operating Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Operating Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
What does a Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.48 mean?
United Rentals (MEX:URI) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.48 as of Jun. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for United Rentals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #421 out of 1038 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is United Rentals' Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
United Rentals' current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.48. The Business Services industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.12. United Rentals' value of 0.48 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #421 out of 1038 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Rentals has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' Degree of Operating Leverage compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #421 out of 1038 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This puts United Rentals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.12. United Rentals' value of 0.48 is 57.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Degree of Operating Leverage for a Business Services company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Business Services companies is 1.12, based on 1,038 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Operating Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Operating Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.48 is 57.1% 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 Degree of Operating Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Operating Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for United Rentals and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.48. 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 MXN15,059.64, compared to a current price of MXN17,697.00 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.48 and 57.1% below the Business Services industry median of 1.12. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Degree of Operating Leverage calculated?
Degree of Operating Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (MEX:URI), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.48 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 (MEX:URI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Rentals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN17,697.00 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN15,059.64.
GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:URI:
Degree of Operating Leverage: 0.48
GF Value™: MXN15,059.64 vs. price of MXN17,697.00 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.1% below the Business Services median (#421 of 1038)
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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