Avis Budget GroupCAR -7.96%71 EBITDA Margin % is 30.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 31.68. GuruFocus rates CAR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $131.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Avis Budget Group ranks better than 86.74% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Avis Budget Group's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $786 Mil. Avis Budget Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,540 Mil. Therefore, Avis Budget Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.94%.
Avis Budget Group (NAS:CAR) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Avis Budget Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Avis Budget Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avis Budget Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
CAR vs GATX, EQPT, WSC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Avis Budget Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
Avis Budget Group EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avis Budget Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avis Budget Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
Avis Budget Group (CAR) has a EBITDA Margin % of 30.94% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.68. Over the past decade, Avis Budget Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 14.97 to 51.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #142 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Avis Budget Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Avis Budget Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 30.94% is near median its 10-year median of 31.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.97 to a high of 51.46. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Avis Budget Group's value of 30.94% is 183.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #142 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avis Budget Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avis Budget Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to GATX and EQPT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #142 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Avis Budget Group in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Avis Budget Group's value of 30.94% is 183.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Avis Budget Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 14.97 to 51.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.68 vs. the industry median of 10.93, Avis Budget Group 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Avis Budget Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 30.94% is 183.1% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avis Budget Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 30.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avis Budget Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group (CAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.02, compared to a current price of $175.29 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 30.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.68 and 183.1% above the Business Services industry median of 10.93. Avis Budget Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current EBITDA Margin % is 30.94% 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 Avis Budget Group (CAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $175.29 is trading 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $131.02.
GuruFocus considers Avis Budget Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAR:
EBITDA Margin %: 30.94% (near median its 10-year median of 31.68)
GF Value™: $131.02 vs. price of $175.29 (33.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 183.1% above the Business Services median (#142 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avis Budget Group Inc is a provider of mobility solutions through its three brands Avis, Budget and Zipcar, as well as several other brands, well recognized in their respective markets. Its brands offer a range of options, from car and truck rental to car sharing. The company operates in two reportable business segments: Americas - (i) vehicle rental operations in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly. International - consisting of (i) vehicle rental operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly.
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