Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR)vsU-Haul Holding Company (UHAL)
CAR
Avis Budget Group Inc
$176.79
-0.01%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.61B
UHAL
U-Haul Holding Company
$57.74
+2.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Avis Budget Group Inc generates 95% more annual revenue ($11.75B vs $6.04B). UHAL leads profitability with a 1.4% profit margin vs -5.7%. CAR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.17. CAR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
CAR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
UHAL
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-87.2%
Fair Value
$61.90
Current Price
$176.79
$114.89 premium
Margin of Safety
+86.6%
Fair Value
$362.93
Current Price
$57.74
$305.19 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 52.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.1% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.8%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -273.1% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% 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 Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : UHAL
The primary concerns for UHAL are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 258.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.4% 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 1.87 — expect wider price swings.
CAR is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
UHAL generates stronger free cash flow (-1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAR scores higher overall (51/100 vs 40/100). UHAL offers better value entry with a 86.6% 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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