Company / Profit Margin
United Rentals Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
13.9%
FY2025
5-year range
13.9% / 18.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-17.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#57 of 333
Industrials
What the data says
United Rentals's profit margin of 13.9% is higher than 83% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Profit Margin has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 18.1% in FY2022 to 13.9% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
13.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.5%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from 16.9% to 13.9% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -4.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 17% in IndustrialsTop 17% of 333This company 13.9% Sector average -673.4%
▼
+102.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- United Rentals's profit margin has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 17.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 687.4pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.83 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 13.9% | -17.0% |
| FY2024 | 16.8% | -0.8% |
| FY2023 | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| FY2022 | 18.1% | +26.7% |
| FY2021 | 14.3% | +36.8% |
| FY2020 | 10.4% | -16.9% |
| FY2019 | 12.6% | -7.9% |
| FY2018 | 13.6% | -32.8% |
| FY2017 | 20.3% | +106.4% |
| FY2016 | 9.8% | -2.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026