Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR)vsU-Haul Holding Company (UHAL)
CAR
Avis Budget Group Inc
$101.74
-0.46%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.63B
UHAL
U-Haul Holding Company
$55.15
-0.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Avis Budget Group Inc generates 92% more annual revenue ($11.71B vs $6.09B). UHAL leads profitability with a 1.1% profit margin vs -5.4%. CAR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.17. CAR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
CAR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
UHAL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-79.0%
Fair Value
$64.73
Current Price
$101.74
$37.01 premium
Margin of Safety
+87.2%
Fair Value
$379.70
Current Price
$55.15
$324.55 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 880.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -273.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.2% revenue growth
ROE of 0.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAR
The strongest argument for CAR centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UHAL
The strongest argument for UHAL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CAR
The primary concerns for CAR are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : UHAL
The primary concerns for UHAL are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 397.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAR profiles as a turnaround stock while UHAL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.11 — expect wider price swings.
UHAL is growing revenue faster at 3.2% — sustainability is the question.
UHAL generates stronger free cash flow (-192M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAR scores higher overall (52/100 vs 46/100). UHAL offers better value entry with a 87.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Avis Budget Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES · USA
Avis Budget Group, Inc., offers car and truck rental, car sharing and ancillary services to businesses and consumers. The company is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
U-Haul Holding Company
INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES · USA
AMERCO is a DIY warehousing and moving operator for household and commercial items in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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