CAR (Avis Budget Group) EPS (Basic): $-18.94 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CAR Avis Budget Group Inc CAR
71 GF Score
Price $177.99
GF Value $131.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Avis Budget Group EPS (Basic)?

Avis Budget Group CAR -6.55% 71 EPS (Basic) is $-18.94 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Avis Budget Group's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-8.01. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.94.

Avis Budget Group's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-8.01. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-19.05.

Avis Budget Group's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.21. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.66.

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During the past 13 years, Avis Budget Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 150.80% per year. The lowest was -50.50% per year. And the median was 21.80% per year.

Avis Budget Group  (NAS:CAR) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Avis Budget Group EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Avis Budget Group EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avis Budget Group's EPS (Basic) 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.

Avis Budget Group EPS (Basic) Chart

Avis Budget Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
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Avis Budget Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.35 0.10 10.22 -21.25 -8.01
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Avis Budget Group EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Avis Budget Group's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-889-0)/35.200
=-25.26

Avis Budget Group's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-283-0)/35.300
=-8.02

EPS (Basic) 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 $-18.94

* 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $-18.94 mean?
Avis Budget Group (CAR) has a EPS (Basic) of $-18.94 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors.
Is Avis Budget Group's EPS (Basic) too high?
Avis Budget Group's current EPS (Basic) is $-18.94. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to GATX and EQPT?
Avis Budget Group's EPS (Basic) of $-18.94 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Business Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Business Services industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. Avis Budget Group's current EPS (Basic) is $-18.94. 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 $177.99 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $-18.94. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current EPS (Basic) is $-18.94 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 $177.99 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $131.02. GuruFocus considers Avis Budget Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAR:

  • EPS (Basic): $-18.94
  • GF Value™: $131.02 vs. price of $177.99 (35.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 379 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
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.
71GF Score

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