Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
United Rentals Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
5.8%
FY2025
5-year range
5.8% / 29.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-80.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#228 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
At 5.8%, United Rentals's return on equity (roe) ranks #228 of 332 in the Industrials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 5.8% in FY2025 to 43.3% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -13.8%.
Declined from 29.8% to 5.8% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -24.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -13.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#228 of 332 in IndustrialsTop 69% of 332This company 5.8% Sector average 9.7%
▼
-40.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 80.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.9pp below the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5.8% | -80.6% |
| FY2024 | 29.9% | +0.2% |
| FY2023 | 29.8% | +0.0% |
| FY2022 | 29.8% | +28.9% |
| FY2021 | 23.1% | +18.1% |
| FY2020 | 19.6% | -36.1% |
| FY2019 | 30.6% | -4.8% |
| FY2018 | 32.2% | -25.7% |
| FY2017 | 43.3% | +26.2% |
| FY2016 | 34.3% | -13.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026