United RentalsMEX:URI +7.47%88 Pretax Margin % is 17.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 18.67. GuruFocus rates MEX:URI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN14,553.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks better than 86.87% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. United Rentals's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12,641 Mil. United Rentals's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN71,860 Mil. Therefore, United Rentals's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Rentals's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:URI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.35 Med: 18.67 Max: 24.07
Current: 20.48
MEX:URI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.87% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs MEX:URI: 20.48
United Rentals (MEX:URI) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
United Rentals Pretax Margin % Related Terms
United Rentals Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Rentals's Pretax 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.
MEX:URI vs SUNB, AER, UHAL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's Pretax 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.
United Rentals (MEX:URI) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.59% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.67. Over the past decade, United Rentals' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.35 to 24.07. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #141 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is United Rentals' Pretax Margin % too high?
United Rentals' current Pretax Margin % of 17.59% is near median its 10-year median of 18.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.35 to a high of 24.07. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. United Rentals' value of 17.59% is 228.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #141 out of 1074 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 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' Pretax Margin % compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #141 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places United Rentals in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. United Rentals' value of 17.59% is 228.8% above this benchmark. Historically, United Rentals' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.35 to 24.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.67 vs. the industry median of 5.35, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.35, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current Pretax Margin % of 17.59% is 228.8% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current Pretax Margin % is 17.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.67. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN14,553.52, compared to a current price of MXN19,850.00 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.67 and 228.8% above the Business Services industry median of 5.35. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (MEX:URI), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.59% 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 MXN19,850.00 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN14,553.52.
GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:URI:
Pretax Margin %: 17.59% (near median its 10-year median of 18.67)
GF Value™: MXN14,553.52 vs. price of MXN19,850.00 (36.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 228.8% above the Business Services median (#141 of 1074)
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 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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