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United RentalsMEX:URI 85 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.66 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 7.13. GuruFocus rates MEX:URI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN15,099.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks worse than 69.4% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, United Rentals's enterprise value is MXN1,407,516 Mil.
United Rentals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN131,987 Mil. Therefore, United Rentals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Rentals's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:URI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.14 Med: 7.13 Max: 11.86
Current: 11.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of United Rentals was 11.86. The lowest was 4.14. And the median was 7.13.
MEX:URI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.4% of 902
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.71
vs MEX:URI: 11.14
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
United Rentals (MEX:URI) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
United Rentals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
United Rentals's share price for today is MXN18582.00.
United Rentals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN719.398.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for United Rentals's EV-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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
United Rentals's current Enterprise Value is MXN1,407,516 Mil.
United Rentals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN131,987 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.
United Rentals (MEX:URI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.66 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on United Rentals. This is 50% above median its historical median of 7.13. Over the past decade, United Rentals' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.14 to 11.86. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #626 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is United Rentals' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
United Rentals' current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.66 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 7.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.14 to a high of 11.86. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. United Rentals' value of 10.66 is 38.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #626 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Rentals has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #626 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places United Rentals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. United Rentals' value of 10.66 is 38.3% above this benchmark. Historically, United Rentals' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.14 to 11.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.13 vs. the industry median of 7.71, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.71, based on 902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.66 is 38.3% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on United Rentals. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.66, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 7.13. 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 MXN15,099.44, compared to a current price of MXN18,582.00 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.66, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 7.13 and 38.3% above the Business Services industry median of 7.71. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (MEX:URI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.66 as of Jul. 20, 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 MXN18,582.00 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN15,099.44.
GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:URI:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.66 (50% above median its 10-year median of 7.13)
GF Value™: MXN15,099.44 vs. price of MXN18,582.00 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.3% above the Business Services median (#626 of 902)
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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