United RentalsMEX:URI 86 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 11.11. GuruFocus rates MEX:URI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN15,603.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks better than 80.46% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. United Rentals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN38,301 Mil. United Rentals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN399,358 Mil. Therefore, United Rentals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Rentals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:URI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.11 Med: 11.11 Max: 14.91
Current: 11.47
During the past 13 years, United Rentals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.91%. The lowest was 7.11%. And the median was 11.11%.
MEX:URI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 80.46% of 1095
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs MEX:URI: 11.47
United Rentals (MEX:URI) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
United Rentals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
United Rentals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Rentals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.59% mean?
United Rentals (MEX:URI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.59% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 11.11. Over the past decade, United Rentals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.11 to 14.91. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #214 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is United Rentals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
United Rentals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.59% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 11.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.11 to a high of 14.91. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.89. United Rentals' value of 9.59% is 146.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #214 out of 1095 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 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Rentals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #214 out of 1095 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places United Rentals in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.89. United Rentals' value of 9.59% is 146.5% above this benchmark. Historically, United Rentals' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.11 to 14.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.11 vs. the industry median of 3.89, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.89, based on 1,095 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.59% is 146.5% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.59%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 11.11. 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 MXN15,603.80, compared to a current price of MXN19,660.82 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.59%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 11.11 and 146.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.89. United Rentals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (MEX:URI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.59% 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 MXN19,660.82 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN15,603.80.
GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:URI:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.59% (14% below median its 10-year median of 11.11)
GF Value™: MXN15,603.80 vs. price of MXN19,660.82 (26% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.5% above the Business Services median (#214 of 1095)
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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