Is URI a good stock to buy?
United Rentals, Inc. · end-of-day data as of Nov 13, 2026
- PT$1,300.79 +15.7%
- ConsensusBuy · 22
- News
- MAs4 of 4
- Earnings in75d
- P/E24.9x
- RSI53
- Support-3.5%
- Resistance+2.1%
- Off 52w high-6.5%
- Volume0.5x
- Bollingerupper half
- FCF yield+1.3%
- P/E vs sector-9.0%
- Trendsideways
- 52w range$702–$1,202
- ATR+4.0%
- Off ATH-6.5%
- InsidersNone in 90d
- P/E vs own+11.7%
- MACD-2.69
- Sector▼ -11.7%
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Is United Rentals a good stock to buy?
United Rentals is strong on 3 of the 5 questions about the business; weak on execution. The price is high: 24.9 times its earnings, above its 3-year median of 19.5 (Nov 13, 2026). pretickt does not say whether to buy or sell.
- Demand growing
- Advantage some edge
- Economics very profitable
- Execution misses
- Fragility sturdy
- Price expensive
URI sales growth revenue growth
+11%a year, for the last 3 yearsUnited Rentals' sales grew 11% a year for 3 years, to $16.1B in fiscal 2025.
URI analysts' forecast revenue estimates
+12%the sales they expect next fiscal year, on the lastAnalysts expect United Rentals' sales to grow 12% to $18.1B in fiscal 2026 (15 analysts).
URI peers
pretickt analysis+9%its sales in 12 months, on a year before
United Rentals' sales grew 9% in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026, faster than Grainger (+9%), Norfolk Southern (+6%) and Honeywell (-24%), slower than TransDigm (+20%).
URI sales by business revenue by segment
69%of its sales from Owned Equipment RentalsOwned Equipment Rentals brought United Rentals 69% of its sales in fiscal 2025; Ancillary and Other Rental Revenue 15%.
URI margin after costs profit margin
26%of sales left after running the businessUnited Rentals' operating margin was 26% in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026, against 28% in fiscal 2022.
URI cash generated free cash flow
$892Mcash left after investing, last 12 monthsUnited Rentals generated $892M of free cash flow in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026, less than its reported profit.
URI earnings vs estimates
4 of 8quarters above the analysts' estimateUnited Rentals beat the analysts' profit estimate in 4 of its last 8 quarters, the latest on Oct 21, 2026.
URI insider selling
-$30.48Msold, net, by its executives in 12 monthsUnited Rentals' executives and directors sold a net $30.48M of shares in the 12 months to Nov 13, 2026; none bought.
URI number of employees
+2%more people in a yearUnited Rentals had 8,200 employees at the end of fiscal 2025, 2% more than a year before.
URI CEO pay
$12.06Mfor fiscal 2025, 75% of it in stock and optionsUnited Rentals paid its CEO $12.06M for fiscal 2025, 75% of it in stock and options.
URI financial health Altman Z-score
3.5Altman Z-score, safe above 3United Rentals' Altman Z-score is 3.5 (Nov 13, 2026), above 3, where the safe zone starts.
URI quality checks Piotroski score
8 of 9checks passedUnited Rentals passes 8 of the 9 Piotroski checks in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026; it misses on the current ratio.
URI biggest customers
under 10%of sales from any one customerNo customer made 10% of United Rentals' sales in fiscal 2025.
URI in past recessions
pretickt analysis-28%its sales in the worst oneUnited Rentals' sales fell in each of the last 2 US recessions, by as much as 28% in fiscal 2009.
URI price vs profit P/E ratio
24.9×a year's earningsUnited Rentals' P/E ratio is 24.9 (Nov 13, 2026), above its 3-year median of 19.5.
URI price vs peers
pretickt analysis24.9×a year's earnings, against its peersInvestors pay 24.9 times United Rentals' earnings (Nov 13, 2026), more than for Honeywell (10.1), less than for TransDigm (34.3), Grainger (32.7) and Norfolk Southern (27.5).
URI analysts' target price target
+16%to their average targetAnalysts' average price target for United Rentals is $1,301, 16% above the Nov 13, 2026 close of $1,124.56.
URI analyst ratings, 90 days
pretickt analysisJP Morgandowngrade
In the 90 days to Nov 13, 2026, JP Morgan downgraded United Rentals.
URI growth priced in fair value
pretickt analysis+25%a year, for ten years, to be worth the priceAt $1,124.56 a share, United Rentals' free cash flow must grow about 25% a year for ten years to be worth the price (Nov 13, 2026).
What is United Rentals' P/E ratio?
United Rentals' P/E ratio is 24.9 (Nov 13, 2026), above its 3-year median of 19.5. Investors pay 24.9 times United Rentals' earnings (Nov 13, 2026), more than for Honeywell (10.1), less than for TransDigm (34.3), Grainger (32.7) and Norfolk Southern (27.5).
Is United Rentals profitable?
United Rentals' operating margin was 26% in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026, against 28% in fiscal 2022. United Rentals generated $892M of free cash flow in the 12 months to Sep 30, 2026, less than its reported profit.
Are insiders selling United Rentals stock?
United Rentals' executives and directors sold a net $30.48M of shares in the 12 months to Nov 13, 2026; none bought.
How does United Rentals make money?
Owned Equipment Rentals brought United Rentals 69% of its sales in fiscal 2025; Ancillary and Other Rental Revenue 15%.
Who owns United Rentals stock?
1,666 institutions hold 91% of United Rentals' shares (Jun 30, 2026); Vanguard and BlackRock added shares that quarter, Capital Group sold some.
How many employees does United Rentals have?
United Rentals had 8,200 employees at the end of fiscal 2025, 2% more than a year before.
Who are United Rentals' biggest customers?
No customer made 10% of United Rentals' sales in fiscal 2025.
From the companies' statements (FMP), their filings read by pretickt, the analysts and the insiders, as of Nov 13, 2026. Each card says what a fact means for its question, never what to do with the stock: for information only, not investment advice.