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Sunbelt Rentals HoldingsLSE:AHT 50 EV-to-OCF is 10.71 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 10.87. GuruFocus rates LSE:AHT with a GF Score™ of 50/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks worse than 65.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:AHT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.63 Med: 10.87 Max: 12.16
Current: 11.41
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Sunbelt Rentals Holdings was 12.16. The lowest was 9.63. And the median was 10.87.
LSE:AHT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 65.24% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.06
vs LSE:AHT: 11.41
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's share price for today is £53.72.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £1.399.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings EV-to-OCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's current Enterprise Value is £30,084 Mil.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £2,808 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.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (LSE:AHT) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.71 as of Aug. 07, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 10.87. Over the past decade, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.63 to 12.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks #715 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' EV-to-OCF too high?
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' current EV-to-OCF of 10.71 is near median its 10-year median of 10.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.63 to a high of 12.16. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.06. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' value of 10.71 is 51.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks #715 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' EV-to-OCF compare to AER and UHAL?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks #715 out of 1096 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Sunbelt Rentals Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.06. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' value of 10.71 is 51.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.63 to 12.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.87 vs. the industry median of 7.06, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings 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-OCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Business Services companies is 7.06, based on 1,096 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's current EV-to-OCF of 10.71 is 51.7% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's current EV-to-OCF is 10.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunbelt Rentals Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (LSE:AHT) has a current EV-to-OCF of 10.71. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.87 and 51.7% above the Business Services industry median of 7.06. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (LSE:AHT), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.71 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.
Sunbelt Rentals (formerly UK-based Ashtead Group) is the number two equipment rental company in the US (11% market share), with a smaller presence in Canada and the UK. Sunbelt operates a rental fleet of just over $15 billion across a network of 1,200 stores in the US, nearly CAD 2 billion of fleet and 135 stores in Canada, and GBP 1.1 billion and 190 stores in the UK. The company has experienced rapid growth over the past decade as its customers increasingly turn to rental versus owning equipment outright. The general tool business has been augmented by the Specialty Rental business, which has grown to 30% of the mix. Revenue is now greater than 50% nonconstruction, with the remainder focused more directly on commercial construction.
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