United Rentals, Inc. (URI) — Stock Score Summary

United Rentals, Inc. (URI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (27/100), and Momentum (68/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. United Rentals is the ultimate pick-and-shovel play for the North American manufacturing renaissance. The structural shift toward nearshoring, gigafactories, and semiconductor fabs requires massive, complex non-residential construction. URI's unmatched scale, proprietary fleet management software, and deep customer relationships create a powerful 'scale economics shared' moat, allowing them to maintain pricing power and generate massive free cash flow.

United Rentals, Inc. is the world's largest equipment rental company, providing a comprehensive fleet of construction and industrial equipment, tools, and related services across North America. The company leverages its unparalleled scale, extensive branch network, and diverse equipment offerings to serve a broad customer base, reducing their capital expenditure and maintenance burdens. This dominant market position and operational efficiency create a significant competitive moat in a fragmented industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1K
Market Cap$61.9B
P/E (TTM)27.70
P/E (Forward)20.21
Price/Book7.59
Return on Equity28.2%
Return on Invested Capital15.6%
Debt/Equity167.47
Gross Margin38.4%
Operating Margin23.1%
Revenue Growth7.2%
Dividend Yield0.7%
Free Cash Flow$1.9B

United Rentals, Inc. operates in the Rental & Leasing Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Rentals, Inc.’s (URI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for United Rentals, Inc. (URI) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (27), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does United Rentals, Inc. have an economic moat?
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. 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 United Rentals, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for United Rentals, Inc. (URI) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. 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 United Rentals, Inc. in?
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Rental & Leasing Services industry (United States).