Avis Budget GroupCAR -7.96%71 Median PS Value is $132.99 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 11774% above its 10-year median of 1.12. 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. Among 522 Business Services companies, Avis Budget Group ranks worse than 78.16% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avis Budget Group's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
CAR'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 1.12 Max: 3.52
Current: 1.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Avis Budget Group was 3.52. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.12.
CAR's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 78.16% of 522
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs CAR: 1.32
Avis Budget Group (NAS:CAR) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Avis Budget Group's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
175.26
/
132.99
=
1.32
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Avis Budget Group Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avis Budget Group's Median PS Value 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.
CAR vs GATX, EQPT, WSC: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Avis Budget Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avis Budget Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avis Budget Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.3966.
Avis Budget Group's Revenue per Share 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 $335.322.
* 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 Median PS Value of $132.99 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. This is 11774% above median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Avis Budget Group's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.33 to 3.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #408 out of 522 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Avis Budget Group's Median PS Value too high?
Avis Budget Group's current Median PS Value of $132.99 is 11774% above median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 3.52. The Business Services industry median Median PS Value is 0.91. Avis Budget Group's value of $132.99 is 14514.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #408 out of 522 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 Median PS Value compare to GATX and EQPT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #408 out of 522 companies for Median PS Value. This places Avis Budget Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.91. Avis Budget Group's value of $132.99 is 14514.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Avis Budget Group's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.33 to 3.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Avis Budget Group 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 Median PS Value for a Business Services company?
The median Median PS Value among Business Services companies is 0.91, based on 522 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Avis Budget Group's current Median PS Value of $132.99 is 14514.3% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avis Budget Group's current Median PS Value is $132.99, which is 11774% above median its own 10-year median of 1.12. 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 $175.26 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $132.99, which is 11774% above median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 14514.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.91. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current Median PS Value is $132.99 as of Jun. 24, 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 $175.26 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:
Median PS Value: $132.99 (11774% above median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: $131.02 vs. price of $175.26 (33.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14514.3% above the Business Services median (#408 of 522)
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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