United Rentals (MEX:URI) Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-5,379.99 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:URI United Rentals Inc MEX:URI
85 GF Score
Price MXN18,582.00
GF Value MXN14,940.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is United Rentals Net-Net Working Capital?

United Rentals MEX:URI 85 Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-5,379.99 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:URI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN14,940.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 445 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks worse than 224718.88% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

United Rentals's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-5,379.99.

The industry rank for United Rentals's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:URI's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.64
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

United Rentals  (MEX:URI) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


United Rentals Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


United Rentals Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Rentals's Net-Net Working Capital 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.

United Rentals Net-Net Working Capital Chart

United Rentals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3,630.62 -4,327.76 -3,865.95 -5,498.07 -5,261.22

United Rentals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5,313.63 -5,178.69 -5,322.58 -5,261.22 -5,379.99

MEX:URI vs SUNB, AER, UHAL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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United Rentals Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

United Rentals's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(8264.616+0.75 * 45194.307+0.5 * 4321.368-376283.119
-0-0)/63.096
=-5,261.22

United Rentals's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2813.101+0.75 * 46181.745+0.5 * 4616.371-377244.084
-0-0)/62.730
=-5,379.99

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-5,379.99 mean?
United Rentals (MEX:URI) has a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-5,379.99 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on United Rentals According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #999999 out of 445 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is United Rentals' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
United Rentals' current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-5,379.99. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #999999 out of 445 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Rentals has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' Net-Net Working Capital compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #999999 out of 445 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places United Rentals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.64. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Business Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Business Services companies is 5.64, based on 445 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on United Rentals For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-5,379.99. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN14,940.48, compared to a current price of MXN18,582.00 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-5,379.99. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (MEX:URI), the current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-5,379.99 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 MXN18,582.00 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN14,940.48. GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:URI:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-5,379.99
  • GF Value™: MXN14,940.48 vs. price of MXN18,582.00 (24.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 100 First Stamford Place, Suite 700, Stamford, CT, USA, 06902
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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