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Avis Budget Group (NAS:CAR) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Avis Budget Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $33,932 Mil.
Avis Budget Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-102 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Avis Budget Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avis Budget Group's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Avis Budget Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avis Budget Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avis Budget Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Avis Budget Group's current Enterprise Value is $33,751 Mil.
Avis Budget Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-102 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of -330.89 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #999999 out of 854 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Avis Budget Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Avis Budget Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -330.89. Based on the distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #999999 out of 854 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Avis Budget Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avis Budget Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to HRI and EQPT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #999999 out of 854 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Avis Budget Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.28. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.28, based on 854 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avis Budget Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -330.89. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.69, compared to a current price of $142.18 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -330.89. Avis Budget Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current EV-to-EBIT is -330.89 as of Aug. 07, 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 $142.18 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.69.
GuruFocus considers Avis Budget Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAR:
EV-to-EBIT: -330.89
GF Value™: $129.69 vs. price of $142.18 (9.6% above fair value)
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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