Sunbelt Rentals HoldingsASHGY +1.17%49 Net Margin % is 8.21% as of Apr. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 15.22. GuruFocus rates ASHGY with a GF Score™ of 49/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks better than 79.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASHGY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.8 Med: 15.22 Max: 26.14
Current: 11.8
ASHGY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.14% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs ASHGY: 11.80
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (OTCPK:ASHGY) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's Net 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.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (ASHGY) has a Net Margin % of 8.21% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sunbelt Rentals Holdings and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 15.22. Over the past decade, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 11.80 to 26.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks #224 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' current Net Margin % of 8.21% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 15.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.80 to a high of 26.14. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' value of 8.21% is 114.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks #224 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' Net Margin % compare to AER and UHAL?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks #224 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sunbelt Rentals Holdings in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' value of 8.21% is 114.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.80 to 26.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.22 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's current Net Margin % of 8.21% is 114.4% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sunbelt Rentals Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's current Net Margin % is 8.21%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 15.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunbelt Rentals Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (ASHGY) has a current Net Margin % of 8.21%. The current Net Margin % is 8.21%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 15.22 and 114.4% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (ASHGY), the current Net Margin % is 8.21% as of Apr. 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.
Sunbelt Rentals (formerly UK-based Ashtead Group) is the number two equipment rental company in the US (11% market share), with a smaller presence in Canada and the UK. Sunbelt operates a rental fleet of just over $15 billion across a network of 1,200 stores in the US, nearly CAD 2 billion of fleet and 135 stores in Canada, and GBP 1.1 billion and 190 stores in the UK. The company has experienced rapid growth over the past decade as its customers increasingly turn to rental versus owning equipment outright. The general tool business has been augmented by the Specialty Rental business, which has grown to 30% of the mix. Revenue is now greater than 50% nonconstruction, with the remainder focused more directly on commercial construction.
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