Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
United Rentals's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.01%.
The industry rank for United Rentals's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:URI's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 56.34% of 978
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.565
vs MEX:URI: 5.01
United Rentals (MEX:URI) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
United Rentals 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
United Rentals 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Rentals's 3-Year RORE % 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: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, United Rentals's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, United Rentals's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Rentals's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
United Rentals (MEX:URI) has a 3-Year RORE % of 5.01 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #551 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is United Rentals' 3-Year RORE % too high?
United Rentals' current 3-Year RORE % is 5.01. The Business Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.57. United Rentals' value of 5.01 is 33.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #551 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' 3-Year RORE % compare to SUNB and AER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, United Rentals ranks #551 out of 978 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places United Rentals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.57. United Rentals' value of 5.01 is 33.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.57, based on 978 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Rentals's current 3-Year RORE % of 5.01 is 33.8% below 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on United Rentals and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Rentals's current 3-Year RORE % is 5.01. 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 MXN14,799.20, compared to a current price of MXN19,660.82 — trading 32.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 5.01 and 33.8% below the Business Services industry median of 7.57. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Rentals (MEX:URI), the current 3-Year RORE % is 5.01 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 32.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN14,799.20.
GuruFocus considers United Rentals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:URI:
3-Year RORE %: 5.01
GF Value™: MXN14,799.20 vs. price of MXN19,660.82 (32.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% below the Business Services median (#551 of 978)
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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