United RentalsURI +0.63%92 EV-to-FCF is 125.94 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 64.67. GuruFocus rates URI with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $838.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks worse than 94.84% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, United Rentals's Enterprise Value is $83,495 Mil.
United Rentals's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $663 Mil. Therefore, United Rentals's EV-to-FCF for today is 125.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Rentals's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
URI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.75 Med: 64.67 Max: 359.57
Current: 125.94
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of United Rentals was 359.57. The lowest was 14.75. And the median was 64.67.
URI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 94.84% of 717
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.59
vs URI: 125.94
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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.
United Rentals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
United Rentals's share price for today is $1095.55.
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 $39.200.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
United Rentals EV-to-FCF Related Terms
United Rentals EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Rentals's EV-to-FCF 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, United Rentals's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's EV-to-FCF falls into.
United Rentals's current Enterprise Value is $83,495 Mil.
United Rentals's Free Cash Flow 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 $663 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 (URI) has a EV-to-FCF of 125.94 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 64.67. Over the past decade, United Rentals' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.75 to 359.57. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #680 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is United Rentals' EV-to-FCF too high?
United Rentals' current EV-to-FCF of 125.94 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 64.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.75 to a high of 359.57. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.59. United Rentals' value of 125.94 is 900.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #680 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Rentals has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' EV-to-FCF compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #680 out of 717 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places United Rentals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.59. United Rentals' value of 125.94 is 900.3% above this benchmark. Historically, United Rentals' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.75 to 359.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.67 vs. the industry median of 12.59, 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-FCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.59, based on 717 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current EV-to-FCF of 125.94 is 900.3% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current EV-to-FCF is 125.94, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 64.67. 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 (URI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $838.61, compared to a current price of $1,095.55 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 125.94, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 64.67 and 900.3% above the Business Services industry median of 12.59. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (URI), the current EV-to-FCF is 125.94 as of Jul. 11, 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 (URI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Rentals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,095.55 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $838.61.
GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for URI:
EV-to-FCF: 125.94 (95% above median its 10-year median of 64.67)
GF Value™: $838.61 vs. price of $1,095.55 (30.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 900.3% above the Business Services median (#680 of 717)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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