PortfoliosLab logoPortfoliosLab logo
United Rentals, Inc. (URI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US9113631090
CUSIP
911363109
IPO Date
Dec 18, 1997

Highlights

Market Cap
$46.34B
Enterprise Value
$63.93B
EPS (TTM)
$38.80
PE Ratio
18.78
PEG Ratio
0.90
Total Revenue (TTM)
$16.10B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$5.71B
EBITDA (TTM)
$6.48B
Year Range
$525.91 - $1,021.47
Target Price
$987.70
ROA (TTM)
8.35%
ROE (TTM)
27.81%

Share Price Chart


Loading graphics...

Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.


Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in United Rentals, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


Loading graphics...

S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

United Rentals, Inc. (URI) has returned -9.78% so far this year and 17.28% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, URI has achieved an annualized return of 28.63%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


United Rentals, Inc.

1D
2.06%
1M
-13.27%
YTD
-9.78%
6M
-23.35%
1Y
17.28%
3Y*
23.83%
5Y*
17.85%
10Y*
28.63%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 18, 1997, URI's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.28%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2002 with a return of +58.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2002 at -45.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, URI closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 18, 2008 with a return of +30.6%, while the worst single day was Nov 14, 2007 at -30.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-3.37%7.65%-13.27%-9.78%
20257.61%-15.07%-2.43%0.76%12.46%6.36%17.19%8.52%-0.18%-8.74%-6.23%-0.72%15.92%
20249.06%11.13%4.02%-7.37%0.45%-3.39%17.07%-1.86%9.24%0.38%6.75%-18.66%23.97%
202324.06%6.60%-15.53%-8.76%-7.16%33.43%4.34%2.87%-6.71%-8.62%17.57%20.46%63.62%
2022-3.66%0.47%10.44%-10.89%-5.79%-18.54%32.84%-9.49%-7.51%16.88%11.82%0.68%6.96%
20214.79%22.37%10.74%-2.84%4.38%-4.48%3.30%7.01%-0.49%8.03%-10.65%-1.90%43.28%

Benchmark Metrics

United Rentals, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 15.61%, beta of 1.43, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 19, 1997.

  • This stock captured 258.73% of S&P 500 Index gains and 166.29% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.29 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
15.61%
Beta
1.43
0.29
Upside Capture
258.73%
Downside Capture
166.29%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

URI ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


URI Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
URI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
URI Sortino Ratio Rank: 5151
Sortino Ratio Rank
URI Omega Ratio Rank: 5252
Omega Ratio Rank
URI Calmar Ratio Rank: 5454
Calmar Ratio Rank
URI Martin Ratio Rank: 5555
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for United Rentals, Inc. (URI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


URIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.44

0.90

-0.45

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.88

1.39

-0.51

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.57

1.40

-0.83

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.34

6.61

-5.26

Explore URI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

United Rentals, Inc. provided a 1.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.34 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.


0.90%0.95%1.00%$0.00$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.00202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023
Dividend$7.34$7.16$6.52$5.92

Dividend yield

1.01%0.88%0.93%1.03%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for United Rentals, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$1.97$0.00$1.97
2025$0.00$1.79$0.00$0.00$1.79$0.00$0.00$1.79$0.00$0.00$1.79$0.00$7.16
2024$0.00$1.63$0.00$0.00$1.63$0.00$0.00$1.63$0.00$0.00$1.63$0.00$6.52
2023$1.48$0.00$0.00$1.48$0.00$0.00$1.48$0.00$0.00$1.48$0.00$5.92

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

United Rentals, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.01%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

United Rentals, Inc. has a payout ratio of 18.60%, which is below the market average. This means United Rentals, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


Loading graphics...

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the United Rentals, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the United Rentals, Inc. was 93.69%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 963 trading sessions.

The current United Rentals, Inc. drawdown is 28.26%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-93.69%Jul 21, 19982675Mar 9, 2009963Jan 3, 20133638
-63.59%Nov 26, 2014304Feb 11, 2016241Jan 26, 2017545
-63.26%Mar 12, 2018509Mar 18, 2020139Oct 5, 2020648
-39.96%Nov 9, 2021156Jun 23, 2022147Jan 24, 2023303
-37.03%Nov 7, 2024103Apr 8, 202573Jul 24, 2025176

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


Loading graphics...

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of United Rentals, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how United Rentals, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for URI, comparing it with other companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry. Currently, URI has a P/E ratio of 18.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for URI compared to other companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry. URI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.9. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for URI relative to other companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry. Currently, URI has a P/S ratio of 2.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for URI in comparison with other companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry. Currently, URI has a P/B value of 5.2. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items