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URI · NYSE · United States · Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec
In shortUNITED RENTALS, INC. is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+4.9% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 24.7% | 99/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 15.5% | 82/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 28.4% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 12.8% | 85/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.94× | 12/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.59× | 23/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 3.12× | 25/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.03 | 49/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 32.2% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 2.08× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 7.9% | 82/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.7% | 93/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 11.4% | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 9.2% | 71/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 9,716 | 11,642 | 14,332 | 15,345 | 16,099 |
| Cost of revenue | 5,863 | 6,646 | 8,519 | 9,195 | 9,955 |
| Gross profit | 3,853 | 4,996 | 5,813 | 6,150 | 6,144 |
| Selling, general & admin | 1,199 | 1,400 | 1,527 | 1,645 | 1,732 |
| Operating income | 2,277 | 3,232 | 3,827 | 4,065 | 3,973 |
| Pre-tax income | 1,846 | 2,802 | 3,211 | 3,388 | 3,338 |
| Income tax | 460 | 697 | 787 | 813 | 844 |
| Net income | 1,386 | 2,105 | 2,424 | 2,575 | 2,494 |
| Diluted EPS | $19.04 | $29.65 | $35.28 | $38.69 | $38.61 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 65 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
3.03 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Sep 30, 2026 · Data updated Oct 21, 2026