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EquipmentShare.com Inc Class A Common Stock (EQPT)vsUnited Rentals Inc (URI)

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

United Rentals Inc generates 252% more annual revenue ($16.36B vs $4.65B). URI leads profitability with a 15.3% profit margin vs 0.5%. URI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. URI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).

EQPT

Hold

43

out of 100

Grade: D

Growth: 7.3Profit: 4.5Value: 3.7Quality: 5.0
Piotroski: 4/9Altman Z: 1.15

URI

Buy

64

out of 100

Grade: C+

Growth: 6.7Profit: 8.5Value: 5.0Quality: 4.0
Piotroski: 2/9Altman Z: 1.98

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

EQPT1 strengths · Avg: 10.0/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
38.1%10/10

Revenue surging 38.1% year-over-year

URI3 strengths · Avg: 8.7/10
Market CapQuality
$62.32B9/10

Large-cap with strong market position

Return on EquityProfitability
27.9%9/10

Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit

Operating MarginProfitability
23.1%8/10

Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%

Areas to Watch

EQPT4 concerns · Avg: 3.3/10
PEG RatioValuation
2.384/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

Return on EquityProfitability
3.8%3/10

ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency

Profit MarginProfitability
0.5%3/10

0.5% margin — thin

Operating MarginProfitability
0.1%3/10

Operating margin of 0.1%

URI4 concerns · Avg: 3.8/10
PEG RatioValuation
1.654/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

P/E RatioValuation
25.4x4/10

Moderate valuation

Altman Z-ScoreHealth
1.984/10

Grey zone — moderate risk

Debt/EquityHealth
1.673/10

Elevated debt levels

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull Case : EQPT

The strongest argument for EQPT centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 38.1% demonstrates continued momentum.

Bull Case : URI

The strongest argument for URI centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 23.1%.

Bear Case : EQPT

The primary concerns for EQPT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 224.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.

Bear Case : URI

The primary concerns for URI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

EQPT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while URI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.

EQPT is growing revenue faster at 38.1% — sustainability is the question.

URI generates stronger free cash flow (681M), providing more financial flexibility.

Monitor RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.

Bottom Line

URI scores higher overall (64/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 15.3% margins. 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.

EquipmentShare.com Inc Class A Common Stock

INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES · USA

EquipmentShare.com Inc. provides integrated, full-service construction solutions across equipment rental, sales, and technology. The company is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri.

United Rentals Inc

INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES · USA

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) is the world's largest equipment rental company, with about 13 percent of the North American market share as of 2019.

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