United RentalsMEX:URI -0.95%88 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 169.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 217.80. GuruFocus rates MEX:URI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN14,516.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, United Rentals ranks better than 89.78% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. United Rentals's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN38,301 Mil. United Rentals's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN22,594 Mil. Therefore, United Rentals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 169.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Rentals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:URI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 180.65 Med: 217.8 Max: 974.54
Current: 180.65
During the past 13 years, United Rentals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 974.54%. The lowest was 180.65%. And the median was 217.80%.
MEX:URI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 89.78% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.565
vs MEX:URI: 180.65
United Rentals (MEX:URI) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
United Rentals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
United Rentals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Rentals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 169.52% mean?
United Rentals (MEX:URI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 169.52% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 217.80. Over the past decade, United Rentals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 180.65 to 974.54. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #103 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is United Rentals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
United Rentals' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 169.52% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 217.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 180.65 to a high of 974.54. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57. United Rentals' value of 169.52% is 1504.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #103 out of 1008 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' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #103 out of 1008 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places United Rentals in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57. United Rentals' value of 169.52% is 1504.5% above this benchmark. Historically, United Rentals' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 180.65 to 974.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 217.80 vs. the industry median of 10.57, 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-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.57, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 169.52% is 1504.5% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 169.52%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 217.80. 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 MXN14,516.93, compared to a current price of MXN19,660.82 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 169.52%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 217.80 and 1504.5% above the Business Services industry median of 10.57. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (MEX:URI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 169.52% 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 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN14,516.93.
GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:URI:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 169.52% (22% below median its 10-year median of 217.80)
GF Value™: MXN14,516.93 vs. price of MXN19,660.82 (35.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1504.5% above the Business Services median (#103 of 1008)
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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