United RentalsMEX:URI +7.47%88 Gross Margin % is 36.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 40.32. GuruFocus rates MEX:URI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN14,553.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks better than 56.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Rentals's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:URI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.32 Med: 40.32 Max: 42.91
Current: 38.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of United Rentals was 42.91%. The lowest was 37.32%. And the median was 40.32%.
MEX:URI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.31% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs MEX:URI: 38.23
United Rentals had a gross margin of 36.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for United Rentals was 0.30% per year.
United Rentals (MEX:URI) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
United Rentals had a gross margin of 36.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
United Rentals Gross Margin % Related Terms
United Rentals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Rentals's Gross 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.
MEX:URI vs SUNB, AER, UHAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
United Rentals Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
United Rentals (MEX:URI) has a Gross Margin % of 36.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.32. Over the past decade, United Rentals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.32 to 42.91. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #440 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is United Rentals' Gross Margin % too high?
United Rentals' current Gross Margin % of 36.86% is near median its 10-year median of 40.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.32 to a high of 42.91. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. United Rentals' value of 36.86% is 7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #440 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Rentals has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' Gross Margin % compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #440 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts United Rentals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. United Rentals' value of 36.86% is 7% above this benchmark. Historically, United Rentals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.32 to 42.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.32 vs. the industry median of 34.46, 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 Gross Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current Gross Margin % of 36.86% is 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current Gross Margin % is 36.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.32. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN14,553.52, compared to a current price of MXN19,850.00 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.32 and 7% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (MEX:URI), the current Gross Margin % is 36.86% 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 United Rentals (MEX:URI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Rentals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN19,850.00 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN14,553.52.
GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:URI:
Gross Margin %: 36.86% (near median its 10-year median of 40.32)
GF Value™: MXN14,553.52 vs. price of MXN19,850.00 (36.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7% above the Business Services median (#440 of 1007)
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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