The historical rank and industry rank for Avis Budget Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAR'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -115.48 Med: -97.58 Max: -46.34
Current: -100.08
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Avis Budget Group was -46.34%. The lowest was -115.48%. And the median was -97.58%.
CAR's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 96.54% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs CAR: -100.08
Avis Budget Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Avis Budget Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avis Budget Group's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avis Budget Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avis Budget Group's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of -121.61% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #1033 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 96.5%.
Is Avis Budget Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Avis Budget Group's current FCF Margin % is -121.61%. Based on the distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #1033 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to GATX and EQPT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #1033 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Avis Budget Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.50, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avis Budget Group's current FCF Margin % is -121.61%. 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 $175.29 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -121.61%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current FCF Margin % is -121.61% 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 $175.29 is trading 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $131.02.
GuruFocus considers Avis Budget Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAR:
FCF Margin %: -121.61%
GF Value™: $131.02 vs. price of $175.29 (33.8% 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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