Company Deep Dive

Read the full research report: business segments breakdown, earnings transcripts review, management credibility analysis, competitive landscape, and scenarios.

View Deep Dive

UPBD

Strong BuyFLAG

Upbound Group, Inc. · Technology · United States · $1.1B · Avg Vol: $19M/d

95
StockRank
Get insider-trade alerts
Q
64
V
90
M
48
P/E (TTM)
12.6x
ROE
12.7%
D/E
2.3x
Dividend %
8.1%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Not evaluated this run — flagged for manual review

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Upbound Group, Inc. operates as a technology-driven platform offering lease-to-own solutions for furniture, electronics, and appliances through brands like Rent-A-Center and Acima. The company's competitive moat is derived from its extensive brick-and-mortar presence, which provides convenient access for customers, combined with its innovative proprietary technology platform for digital lease-to-own financing. Upbound Group primarily serves credit-constrained consumers, offering flexible payment options and access to essential household goods.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue4.2B4.0B4.3B4.7B3.4%4.7B4.7B4.9B2.5%
EPS0.23-0.092.261.3078.1%1.541.301.445.3%
Shares55.7M54.4M54.7M57.9M+4.1%58.3M
Debt1.7B1.6B1.6B1.9B3.5%1.7B
Equity525.1M560.4M629.0M695.7M9.8%
Op CF468.5M200.3M104.7M305.6M-13.3%425.5M
Inv CF-62.3M-51.0M-41.5M-403.7M
Fin CF-370.7M-202.1M-93.5M156.5M
Loading 1Y...
PRICE (1Y)-11.4%
18.5419.3820.2321.0721.91Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$19.22
RSI (14)
50.0
52W High
$25.85
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
64
ROIC
7.9%54.1
ROE
12.7%66.4
GP/Assets
71.2%94.9
Op. Margin
6.0%48.4
FCF/Assets
47.6%98.8
Piotroski
659.5
Int. Cover
2.0x28.5
D/E Ratio
2.33x3.2
Current Ratio
3.13x73.7
Value
90
P/E (TTM)
12.6x85.1
EV/EBITDA
5.7x89.5
P/FCF
0.7x99.5
P/B
1.5x75.9
P/S
0.2x96.5
Div Yield
8.1%97.7
Momentum
48
52W High %
74%65.3
RS 6M
-19%34.5
SMA 50/200
1.09x63.0
EPS Rev 4W
-3.6%9.0
EPS Rev 12W
-3.6%13.4
EPS Improve
+198%78.6
Q Growth
39%54.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.1B
P/E (Forward)
4.2x
Gross Margin
49.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of UPBD are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
UPBDUpbound Group, Inc.(you)$1.1B95Strong Buy
DFINDonnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.$1.2B91Strong Buy
RDVTRed Violet, Inc.$1.1B88Strong Buy
MNTNMNTN, Inc.$967M90Strong Buy
PDPagerDuty, Inc.$956M84Strong Buy
MITKMitek Systems, Inc.$806M85Strong Buy
DSPViant Technology Inc.$816M80Strong Buy
ADEAAdeia Inc.$2.9B91Strong Buy
PLUSePlus inc.$2.3B86Strong Buy
IBTAIbotta, Inc.$893M76Buy

Peer medians: ROE 7.6% · P/E 36.9x · Gross margin 54.2%

Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD): Stock Score Summary

Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (90/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Not evaluated this run — flagged for manual review

Upbound Group, Inc. operates as a technology-driven platform offering lease-to-own solutions for furniture, electronics, and appliances through brands like Rent-A-Center and Acima. The company's competitive moat is derived from its extensive brick-and-mortar presence, which provides convenient access for customers, combined with its innovative proprietary technology platform for digital lease-to-own financing. Upbound Group primarily serves credit-constrained consumers, offering flexible payment options and access to essential household goods.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$19.22
Market Cap$1.1B
P/E (TTM)12.62
P/E (Forward)4.24
Price/Book1.55
Return on Equity12.7%
Return on Invested Capital7.9%
Debt/Equity2.33x
Gross Margin49.1%
Operating Margin6.0%
Revenue Growth0.5%
Dividend Yield8.1%
Free Cash Flow$1.6B

Upbound Group, Inc. operates in the Software - Application industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upbound Group, Inc.’s (UPBD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (90), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Upbound Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Upbound Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Upbound Group, Inc. in?
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry (United States).