The historical rank and industry rank for Avis Budget Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.67 Med: 2.57 Max: 21.24
Current: -5.63
CAR's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 82.5% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs CAR: -5.63
Avis Budget Group (NAS:CAR) 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.
Avis Budget Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Avis Budget Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avis Budget Group's Net 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 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.
Avis Budget Group Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avis Budget Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avis Budget Group'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.
Avis Budget Group (CAR) has a Net Margin % of -11.14% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #886 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Avis Budget Group's Net Margin % too high?
Avis Budget Group's current Net Margin % is -11.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #886 out of 1074 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 Net Margin % compare to GATX and EQPT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #886 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Avis Budget Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. 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. 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 Avis Budget Group 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. Avis Budget Group's current Net Margin % is -11.14%. 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 Net Margin % is -11.14%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current Net Margin % is -11.14% 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:
Net Margin %: -11.14%
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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