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Is the EV/Sales ratio high or low?

The EV/Sales ratio of 5.27x is 38% above its 5-year average of 3.81x, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.67x–5.34x).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 17.80% above its 12-month average of 4.47x.

EV/Sales Ratio

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5.27x
+32.41% 1Y
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URI EV/Sales Ratio

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URI EV/Sales Ratio Metrics

EV/SALES RATIO

5.27x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG TTM

4.47x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 3Y

4.07x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 5Y

3.81x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 10Y

3.36x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 15Y

3.19x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 20Y

2.75x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+17.80%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+29.59%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+38.31%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+57.06%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+65.38%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+91.34%

URI Competitors' EV/Sales Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/SALES RATIOTTM3Y5Y
United Rentals, Inc. (URI)$70.27B5.27x4.47x4.07x3.81x
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$70.26B7.07x6.69x5.99x6.14x
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs ›$71.02B2.04x2.49x2.28x2.29x
Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs ›$71.69B33.01x18.22x8.32x6.84x
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.78B6.59x7.65x7.77x7.07x
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)vs ›$73.13B7.15x6.39x6.76x7.17x
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)vs ›$66.58B4.03x4.69x4.76x4.62x
TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs ›$74.09B11.07x11.56x11.85x11.28x
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$65.27B6.38x4.60x2.81x2.16x
FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs ›$76.00B1.12x1.02x0.97x0.93x

Understanding EV/Sales

Enterprise Value (EV) = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash

Sales = Total Revenue (TTM)

EV/Sales is commonly used because:

  • It works for unprofitable companies where P/E doesn't apply
  • Revenue is harder to manipulate than earnings
  • It supports comparisons across companies at different profitability stages
  • It is frequently used for software and other revenue-growth-focused companies

Note: EV/Sales does not include margin, debt maturity, cash conversion, or growth durability by itself.

EV/Sales Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/Sales = Enterprise Value / Revenue (TTM)

Enterprise value to sales compares total company value to revenue, useful across capital structures and for unprofitable companies.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EV/Sales Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/Sales ratio for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
The EV/Sales ratio for URI stock is 5.27x.
Is United Rentals, Inc.'s EV/Sales ratio high or low?
The EV/Sales ratio of 5.27x is 38% above its 5-year average of 3.81x, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.67x–5.34x).
What is the TTM average EV/Sales ratio for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
The TTM average EV/Sales ratio for URI stock is 4.47x.
What is the 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
The 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for URI stock is 4.07x.
What is the 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
The 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for URI stock is 3.81x.
What is the 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
The 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for URI stock is 3.36x.
What is the 15Y average EV/Sales ratio for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
The 15Y average EV/Sales ratio for URI stock is 3.19x.
What is the 20Y average EV/Sales ratio for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
The 20Y average EV/Sales ratio for URI stock is 2.75x.

URI EV/Sales Ratio History

DATEEV/SALES RATIO
2026-06-265.27x
2026-06-255.34x
2026-06-245.12x
2026-06-235.04x
2026-06-225.15x
2026-06-185.09x
2026-06-174.98x
2026-06-165.07x
2026-06-155.12x
2026-06-125.08x
2026-06-115.06x
2026-06-105.01x
2026-06-095.16x
2026-06-085.12x
2026-06-055.06x
2026-06-045.12x
2026-06-035.01x
2026-06-024.77x
2026-06-014.79x
2026-05-294.78x
2026-05-284.75x
2026-05-274.75x
2026-05-264.65x
2026-05-224.56x
2026-05-214.53x
2026-05-204.55x
2026-05-194.51x
2026-05-184.58x
2026-05-154.64x
2026-05-144.69x
2026-05-134.54x
2026-05-124.62x
2026-05-114.55x
2026-05-084.55x
2026-05-074.58x
2026-05-064.66x
2026-05-054.54x
2026-05-044.50x
2026-05-014.60x
2026-04-304.64x
2026-04-294.61x
2026-04-284.65x
2026-04-274.64x
2026-04-244.70x
2026-04-234.74x
2026-04-224.03x
2026-04-214.18x
2026-04-204.20x
2026-04-174.14x
2026-04-164.07x
2026-04-154.02x
2026-04-144.04x
2026-04-134.07x
2026-04-104.04x
2026-04-094.03x
2026-04-084.00x
2026-04-073.89x
2026-04-063.90x
2026-04-023.89x
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2026-03-313.87x
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2026-03-273.90x
2026-03-263.93x
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2026-02-274.31x
2026-02-264.38x
2026-02-254.37x
2026-02-244.54x
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2026-02-204.59x
2026-02-194.51x
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2026-01-264.58x
2026-01-234.61x
2026-01-224.76x
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2026-01-204.58x
2026-01-164.62x
2026-01-154.65x
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2026-01-084.61x
2026-01-074.46x
2026-01-064.51x
2026-01-054.49x
2026-01-024.32x
2025-12-314.17x
2025-12-304.21x
2025-12-294.21x
2025-12-264.25x
2025-12-244.24x
2025-12-234.21x
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2025-12-184.14x
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2025-12-114.27x
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2025-11-284.20x
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2025-11-254.18x
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2025-11-214.14x
2025-11-204.02x
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2025-11-074.33x
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2025-11-054.32x
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2025-11-034.37x
2025-10-314.42x
2025-10-304.37x
2025-10-294.42x
2025-10-284.44x
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2025-10-224.91x
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2025-06-173.78x
2025-06-163.75x
2025-06-133.78x

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About United Rentals, Inc.

United Rentals, Inc., founded in 1997 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, functions as a prominent equipment rental firm through its various subsidiaries. The company's operations are divided into two main divisions: General Rentals and Specialty. The General Rentals segment offers a broad selection of construction and industrial machinery, including heavy equipment like backhoes, skid-steer loaders, earthmoving machinery, and forklifts, alongside aerial work platforms such as boom and scissor lifts. This division also provides general tools and lighter equipment, ranging from pressure washers to power tools. Its client base is diverse, encompassing construction and industrial enterprises, manufacturers, utility companies, municipalities, government bodies, and individual homeowners. Conversely, the Specialty segment focuses on more specialized construction products. This includes comprehensive trench safety gear, such as trench shields, aluminum hydraulic shoring systems, and construction lasers, designed for underground work. It also supplies power generation and climate control equipment, featuring portable diesel generators, electrical distribution units, and temperature management systems. Additionally, the segment offers fluid solutions for containment, transfer, and treatment, as well as mobile storage units and modular office spaces. This segment primarily caters to companies undertaking infrastructure projects, municipalities, and industrial clients. Beyond rentals, United Rentals also sells new equipment, including aerial lifts, telehandlers, and compressors, along with construction consumables, tools, small equipment, and safety supplies. It further provides parts for customer-owned machinery and offers repair and maintenance services. The company remarkets its used equipment through its dedicated sales force, brokers, its website, direct sales to manufacturers, and auctions. United Rentals maintains an extensive network of 1,360 rental facilities across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Stamford, CT
27,900 employees
Industrials / Rental & Leasing Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Rental & Leasing Services
CEO
Matthew J. Flannery