HEES vs. URI

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (HEES) and United Rentals, Inc. (URI).

Performance

HEES vs. URI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (HEES) and United Rentals, Inc. (URI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

HEES vs. URI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
HEES H&E Equipment Services, Inc.	0.00%	93.91%	-4.41%	18.16%	5.61%	53.08%	-6.19%	70.40%	-47.98%	82.90%
URI United Rentals, Inc.	-9.78%	15.92%	23.97%	63.62%	6.96%	43.28%	39.06%	62.65%	-40.36%	62.82%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) HEES : $1.46B URI : $16.10B
Gross Profit (TTM) HEES : $619.60M URI : $5.71B
EBITDA (TTM) HEES : $625.65M URI : $6.48B

Returns By Period

HEES

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

URI

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

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

HEES vs. URI — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

URI

URI Risk / Return Rank: 55
URI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 58
URI Sortino Ratio Rank: 53
URI Omega Ratio Rank: 54
URI Calmar Ratio Rank: 56
URI Martin Ratio Rank: 56

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.

HEES vs. URI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (HEES) and United Rentals, Inc. (URI). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HEES	URI	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.44	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.48	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.69	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.29	—

Correlation

The correlation between HEES and URI is 0.64, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

HEES vs. URI - Dividend Comparison

HEES has not paid dividends to shareholders, while URI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.01%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HEES H&E Equipment Services, Inc.	0.00%	0.29%	2.25%	2.10%	2.42%	2.48%	3.69%	3.29%	5.39%	2.71%	4.73%	6.01%
URI United Rentals, Inc.	1.01%	0.88%	0.93%	1.03%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	HEES	URI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-93.69%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-30.04%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-39.96%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-63.26%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-28.26%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-36.74%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	12.74%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HEES	URI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	11.55%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	28.29%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	39.13%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	37.56%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	41.87%	—

Financials