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Avis Budget GroupCAR +2.70%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $131.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Business Services companies, Avis Budget Group ranks worse than 167504.02% on this metric.
Avis Budget Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avis Budget Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CAR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.04 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Avis Budget Group (NAS:CAR) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Avis Budget Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CAR vs GATX, WSC, EQPT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Avis Budget Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.
Avis Budget Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avis Budget Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avis Budget Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Avis Budget Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Avis Budget Group (CAR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #999999 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Avis Budget Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Avis Budget Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #999999 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Avis Budget Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avis Budget Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GATX and WSC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #999999 out of 597 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Avis Budget Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.04. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.04, based on 597 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avis Budget Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avis Budget Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group (CAR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.13, compared to a current price of $160.57 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Avis Budget Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 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 Avis Budget Group (CAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $160.57 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $131.13.
GuruFocus considers Avis Budget Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $131.13 vs. price of $160.57 (22.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avis Budget Group Inc is a provider of mobility solutions through its three brands Avis, Budget and Zipcar, as well as several other brands, well recognized in their respective markets. Its brands offer a range of options, from car and truck rental to car sharing. The company operates in two reportable business segments: Americas - (i) vehicle rental operations in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly. International - consisting of (i) vehicle rental operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly.
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