Return on Assets (ROA): 8.39%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of 8.39% is in line with its 5-year average of 7.91%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.98%–9.47%).
As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 4.06% below its 12-month average of 8.75%.
URI Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
URI Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
URI Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
URI Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
8.39%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
8.75%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
8.92%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
7.91%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
7.11%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
5.53%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
5.04%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-5.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+6.05%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+17.99%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+51.82%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+66.58%
URI Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Rentals, Inc. (URI) | $70.27B | 8.39% | 8.75% | 8.92% | 7.91% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $70.26B | 5.92% | 6.17% | 6.29% | 6.38% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs › | $71.02B | 9.15% | 8.30% | 8.05% | 9.30% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs › | $71.69B | 0.13% | -1.55% | -7.78% | -8.58% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $68.78B | 18.93% | 17.52% | 16.24% | 14.82% |
| Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)vs › | $73.13B | 7.96% | 7.93% | 9.16% | 9.11% |
| Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)vs › | $66.58B | 6.27% | 6.26% | 5.79% | 5.41% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs › | $74.09B | 7.95% | 7.88% | 6.76% | 5.73% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs › | $65.27B | 17.64% | 13.48% | 11.55% | 10.21% |
| FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs › | $76.00B | 4.48% | 4.58% | 4.67% | 4.91% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
8.4%
ROE
27.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for URI stock is 8.39%.
- Is United Rentals, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of 8.39% is in line with its 5-year average of 7.91%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.98%–9.47%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for URI stock is 8.75%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for URI stock is 8.92%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for URI stock is 7.91%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for URI stock is 7.11%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for URI stock is 5.53%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for United Rentals, Inc. (URI)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for URI stock is 5.04%.
URI Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.35% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.14% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.47% |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.70% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.83% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.98% |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.19% |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.04% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.72% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.84% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.45% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.68% |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.44% |
| 2010-12-31 | -0.70% |
| 2009-12-31 | -1.61% |
| 2008-12-31 | -16.80% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.20% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.17% |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.55% |
| 2004-12-31 | -1.72% |
| 2003-12-31 | -5.17% |
| 2002-12-31 | -8.48% |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.21% |
| 2000-12-31 | 3.44% |
| 1999-12-31 | 3.17% |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.51% |
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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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Rental & Leasing Services
- CEO
- Matthew J. Flannery