United Rentals (LTS:0LIY) OCF Margin %: 37.99% (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Above Median


LTS:0LIY United Rentals Inc LTS:0LIY
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Price $1,072.36
GF Value $839.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is United Rentals OCF Margin %?

United Rentals LTS:0LIY +0.38% 93 OCF Margin % is 37.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 33.04. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LIY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $839.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks better than 90.47% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. United Rentals's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,514 Mil. United Rentals's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,985 Mil. Therefore, United Rentals's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.99%.

As of today, United Rentals's current OCF Yield % is 7.93%.

The historical rank and industry rank for United Rentals's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0LIY' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.63   Med: 33.04   Max: 38.08
Current: 32.26


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of United Rentals was 38.08%. The lowest was 29.63%. And the median was 33.04%.

LTS:0LIY's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
90.47% of 1070 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.075 vs LTS:0LIY: 32.26


United Rentals OCF Margin % Related Terms


United Rentals OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Rentals's OCF 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.

United Rentals OCF Margin % Chart

United Rentals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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United Rentals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % 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 38.32 33.68 27.93 29.85 37.99

LTS:0LIY vs SUNB, AER, UHAL: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's OCF Margin % falls into.


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United Rentals OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

United Rentals's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=5190/16099
=32.24 %

United Rentals's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1514/3985
=37.99 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 37.99% mean?
United Rentals (LTS:0LIY) has a OCF Margin % of 37.99% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 33.04. Over the past decade, United Rentals' OCF Margin % has ranged from 29.63 to 38.08. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #102 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is United Rentals' OCF Margin % too high?
United Rentals' current OCF Margin % of 37.99% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 33.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.63 to a high of 38.08. The Business Services industry median OCF Margin % is 7.08. United Rentals' value of 37.99% is 437% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #102 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Rentals has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' OCF Margin % compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #102 out of 1070 companies for OCF Margin %. This places United Rentals in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.08. United Rentals' value of 37.99% is 437% above this benchmark. Historically, United Rentals' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 29.63 to 38.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.04 vs. the industry median of 7.08, 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 OCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 7.08, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current OCF Margin % of 37.99% is 437% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current OCF Margin % is 37.99%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 33.04. 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 (LTS:0LIY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $839.05, compared to a current price of $1,072.36 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 37.99%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 33.04 and 437% above the Business Services industry median of 7.08. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (LTS:0LIY), the current OCF Margin % is 37.99% 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 (LTS:0LIY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Rentals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1,072.36 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $839.05. GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LIY:

  • OCF Margin %: 37.99% (15% above median its 10-year median of 33.04)
  • GF Value™: $839.05 vs. price of $1,072.36 (27.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 437% above the Business Services median (#102 of 1070)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LIY 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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