United Rentals Inc (URI)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 40.08% | 40.55% | 40.75% | 40.72% | 40.56% | 41.29% | 41.86% | 42.29% | 42.91% | 41.98% | 41.30% | 40.57% | 39.66% | 38.63% | 37.96% | 37.46% | 37.32% | 37.66% | 38.03% | 38.85% |
| Operating profit margin | 26.49% | 26.98% | 27.24% | 27.11% | 26.70% | 27.25% | 27.38% | 27.41% | 27.76% | 26.55% | 25.41% | 24.32% | 23.44% | 22.15% | 21.73% | 21.44% | 21.10% | 21.70% | 22.14% | 22.89% |
| Pretax margin | 22.08% | 22.57% | 22.88% | 22.79% | 22.40% | 23.05% | 23.34% | 23.49% | 24.07% | 22.94% | 21.42% | 20.17% | 19.00% | 17.24% | 14.91% | 14.04% | 13.35% | 13.61% | 15.76% | 16.24% |
| Net profit margin | 16.78% | 17.13% | 17.35% | 17.31% | 16.91% | 17.15% | 17.34% | 17.65% | 18.08% | 17.51% | 16.41% | 15.22% | 14.27% | 13.04% | 11.36% | 10.87% | 10.43% | 10.69% | 12.37% | 12.52% |
United Rentals Inc has shown a positive trend in its profitability ratios over the years. The Gross Profit Margin has been steadily increasing from 38.85% on March 31, 2020, to 40.08% on December 31, 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate more profit from its sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The Operating Profit Margin has also shown a consistent improvement, rising from 22.89% on March 31, 2020, to 26.49% on December 31, 2024. This suggests that United Rentals Inc has been effectively managing its operating expenses and generating higher profits from its core business operations.
The Pretax Margin has exhibited a similar upward trajectory, increasing from 16.24% on March 31, 2020, to 22.08% on December 31, 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate higher profits before accounting for taxes, reflecting improved operational efficiency and cost management.
The Net Profit Margin has also shown a positive trend, climbing from 12.52% on March 31, 2020, to 16.78% on December 31, 2024. This indicates United Rentals Inc's ability to translate its revenue into net income efficiently, reflecting effective cost control measures and a strong bottom line performance.
Overall, the improving profitability ratios of United Rentals Inc suggest a healthy financial performance and efficient management of resources over the specified time period.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 14.43% | 14.22% | 14.55% | 14.78% | 14.96% | 14.66% | 14.15% | 13.80% | 13.36% | 13.79% | 13.02% | 12.28% | 11.22% | 10.06% | 9.74% | 10.34% | 10.07% | 10.55% | 11.14% | 11.35% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 9.14% | 9.03% | 9.27% | 9.43% | 9.47% | 9.23% | 8.97% | 8.89% | 8.70% | 9.09% | 8.41% | 7.69% | 6.83% | 5.92% | 5.10% | 5.24% | 4.98% | 5.20% | 6.22% | 6.21% |
| Return on total capital | 47.15% | 47.09% | 48.52% | 48.51% | 47.07% | 48.84% | 48.69% | 47.69% | 45.77% | 46.48% | 44.84% | 40.71% | 38.01% | 37.24% | 37.57% | 38.23% | 39.60% | 45.40% | 51.04% | 58.93% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 29.87% | 29.89% | 30.91% | 30.97% | 29.82% | 30.74% | 30.85% | 30.70% | 29.81% | 30.65% | 28.94% | 25.48% | 23.13% | 21.92% | 19.65% | 19.39% | 19.58% | 22.37% | 28.51% | 32.24% |
United Rentals Inc has shown a consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been increasing steadily from 11.35% as of March 31, 2020, to 14.43% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company is effectively generating profits from its operational activities in relation to its total assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown an upward trend, starting at 6.21% on March 31, 2020, and reaching 9.14% by December 31, 2024. This ratio reflects the overall profitability of the company in generating earnings from its assets.
3. Return on total capital has seen a gradual increase from 58.93% on March 31, 2020, to 47.15% by December 31, 2024. This ratio demonstrates the efficiency of the company in generating returns from both equity and debt capital invested.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has consistently improved from 32.24% on March 31, 2020, to 29.87% by December 31, 2024. ROE indicates how well the company is using shareholders' equity to generate profits.
Overall, these profitability ratios suggest that United Rentals Inc has managed to enhance its operational efficiency and profitability over the years, reflecting positively on its financial performance and shareholder value.