Stock Analysis on Net

United Rentals Inc. (NYSE:URI)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since January 25, 2023.

Debt to Equity
since 2005

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Calculation

United Rentals Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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Debt Trends
The company's total debt, encompassing both short-term and long-term obligations, exhibited variability over the analyzed period. Initial debt levels were generally in the range of approximately 2,700 to 3,300 million USD between 2005 and 2011, with a notable spike occurring in 2012 reaching over 7,300 million USD. Debt levels remained elevated from 2012 through 2015, fluctuating marginally but consistently above 7,000 million USD, peaking at around 11,747 million USD in 2018. After this peak, debt decreased to below 10,000 million USD in 2020 and 2021 but increased again by 2022 to approximately 11,370 million USD.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity demonstrated a generally positive trend over the timeline with some volatility. From 2005 to 2007, equity increased steadily from 1,229 million USD to 2,018 million USD. However, negative equity was recorded in 2008, 2009, and 2010, indicating possible financial distress or losses during this period. Following this dip, equity recovered from 2011 onward, increasing substantially and reaching 7,062 million USD by 2022. This suggests a strengthening in the company’s net asset position through the later years.
Debt to Equity Ratio
The debt to equity ratio experienced considerable fluctuations, reflective of the changes in both debt levels and equity. Early years showed declining ratios from 2.56 in 2005 to 1.35 in 2007, signaling improving leverage. The ratio abruptly surged to an exceptionally high level in 2012 at 47.53, corresponding with the period of negative equity and increased debt. Following this peak, the ratio trended downward, stabilizing between approximately 1.61 and 3.45 during the period from 2015 through 2022, indicating a normalization of leverage and a more balanced capital structure.
Overall Observations
The financial data indicate that the company faced considerable financial challenges around 2008 to 2011, evidenced by negative equity and elevated leverage ratios. Post-2011, the firm appears to have undertaken measures to strengthen its financial position, as reflected in the recovery of equity and reduction of the debt to equity ratio to more manageable levels. Nonetheless, the company maintained a substantial level of debt throughout the latter part of the period, signaling reliance on leverage for financing. The trends suggest ongoing efforts to balance growth with financial stability.

Comparison to Competitors

United Rentals Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Capital Goods)

United Rentals Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (capital goods)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Industrials)