CAR
Avis Budget Group Inc
NASDAQ: CAR · INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES
$151.19
-0.01% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$6.61B
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
0.56x
EPS (TTM)
$-18.91
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$86 – $848
Volume
3.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
51
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+4.5
Quality
C3.0
Profitability
D5.7
Valuation
C+3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.5
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$132.00
-12.69%
12-Month target
—
—
Intrinsic (DCF)
$61.90
Margin of safety
-87.24%
0 Strong Buy0 Buy5 Hold1 Sell2 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Debt/equity -8.10x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.51 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -5.68%
- Negative free cash flow $-3.09B
- 87.24% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.99B | $12.01B | $11.79B | $11.65B | $11.75B |
| Net income | $2.76B | $1.63B | $-1.82B | $-889.00M | $-283.00M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-18.91 |
| Free cash flow | $576.00M | $-11.63B | $-6.54B | $-11.98B | $-3.09B |
| Profit margin | 23.04% | 13.59% | -15.45% | -7.63% | -5.68% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | PENTWATER, CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP | Buy | 676,100 | $85.00 |
| 2026-04-21 | PENTWATER, CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP | Buy | 65,000 | $80.00 |
| 2026-04-21 | PENTWATER, CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP | Sale | 6,550 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Avis Budget Group Inc trades at $151.19. Our Smart Value Score of 51/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.51, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $11.75B. with profit margins at -5.68%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $61.90.
Frequently asked questions
What is Avis Budget Group Inc's stock price?
Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR) trades at $151.19, on a P/S of 0.6x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Avis Budget Group Inc overvalued?
Avis Budget Group Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 51/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $61.90 against the $151.19 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Avis Budget Group Inc's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $132.00, about 12.7% below the current $151.19. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $61.90, a -87.2% margin of safety versus today's $151.19. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Avis Budget Group Inc's revenue?
Avis Budget Group Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $11.75B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Avis Budget Group Inc's Altman Z-Score is 0.51, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryRENTAL & LEASING SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.56x
ROE-273.10%
Beta1.87
50D MA$230.93
200D MA$156.95
Shares out0.04B
Float0.01B
Short ratio—
Avg volume3.3M
Performance
1 week-58.69%
1 month+37.42%
3 months+67.65%
YTD+58.98%
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—