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Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/18/2025: CAR (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 49.56% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/18/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.73B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 116.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 116.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1261010 | Beta 2.11 | 52 Weeks Range 54.03 - 135.33 | Updated Date 06/22/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 54.03 - 135.33 | Updated Date 06/22/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -62.37 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -18.96% | Operating Margin (TTM) -14.03% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.54% | Return on Equity (TTM) -273.05% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 3.39 | Enterprise Value 30625245184 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.39 |
Enterprise Value 30625245184 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.39 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.72 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.33 | Shares Outstanding 35192200 | Shares Floating 14315147 |
Shares Outstanding 35192200 | Shares Floating 14315147 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.33 | Percent Institutions 112.76 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.89 | Target Price 116.75 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 4 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Avis Budget Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Avis was founded in 1946 by Warren Avis at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Budget Rent a Car was founded in 1958 in Los Angeles. Avis acquired Budget in 2002, forming Avis Budget Group. Over time, the company has expanded its services globally through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
Core Business Areas
- Americas: Rental car operations in North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Includes Avis and Budget brands.
- International: Rental car operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Includes Avis and Budget brands, as well as Zipcar.
- Zipcar: Car sharing network operating in urban areas and university campuses.
Leadership and Structure
Avis Budget Group is led by a board of directors and a management team headed by the CEO. The organizational structure is divided by geographic region and brand, with functional departments supporting operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Car Rental (Avis): Premium car rental services for business and leisure travelers. Avis consistently holds a significant market share. Competitors include Enterprise, Hertz, and Sixt. Market share data fluctuates but is typically in the 10-15% range overall. Revenue is substantial but not specifically broken out.
- Car Rental (Budget): Value-focused car rental services for price-sensitive customers. Budget also has a large market share and competes with the same companies as Avis. Market share data fluctuates but is typically in the 10-15% range overall. Revenue is substantial but not specifically broken out.
- Zipcar: A membership-based car-sharing service. Zipcar competes with other car-sharing services and public transportation. Data on specific market share or revenue from Zipcar alone isn't easily available, but it forms a meaningful segment for Avis Budget.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The car rental industry is influenced by factors such as travel trends, fuel prices, economic conditions, and technological advancements. It is a mature industry with intense competition.
Positioning
Avis Budget Group is positioned as a global provider of car rental and mobility solutions. Its competitive advantages include brand recognition, a large fleet of vehicles, and a global network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global car rental market is estimated at over $100 billion. Avis Budget Group holds a substantial share of this TAM and focuses on growth through fleet management, technology integration, and geographic expansion.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition (Avis, Budget, Zipcar)
- Extensive global network
- Diverse fleet of vehicles
- Established relationships with travel partners
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to volatile fuel prices
- Dependence on travel industry trends
- Operational challenges in managing a large fleet
Opportunities
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of innovative mobility solutions
- Strategic partnerships with technology companies
- Increased adoption of electric vehicles
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition from ride-sharing services
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HTZ
- CAR
- SIXT.DE
Competitive Landscape
Avis Budget competes on price, service, and geographic coverage. Key differentiators include brand reputation and loyalty programs.
Major Acquisitions
France Cars
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 136
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Avis Budget's presence in the French market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by acquisitions, expansion into new markets, and organic growth.
Future Projections: Analysts' projections depend on future economic conditions and company-specific initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include fleet electrification, technology upgrades, and partnerships with mobility providers.
Summary
Avis Budget Group is a global car rental provider with strong brand recognition. High debt and industry volatility pose ongoing challenges. Focus on fleet electrification and technological advancements should aid future growth, but intense competition demands continuous innovation. Overall the Company is well placed within the market with its brand recognition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Avis Budget Group Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Parsippany, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-01-12 | CEO & President Mr. Joseph A. Ferraro | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Rental & Leasing Services | Full time employees 17000 | Website https://www.avisbudgetgroup.com |
Full time employees 17000 | Website https://www.avisbudgetgroup.com | ||
Avis Budget Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides car and truck rentals, car sharing, and ancillary products and services to businesses and consumers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and Australasia. It operates the Avis brand, that offers vehicle rental and other mobility solutions to the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry; and the Zipcar brand, a car sharing network, as well as the Budget brand, a supplier of vehicle rental and other mobility solutions focused primarily on more value-conscious customers comprising Budget car rental, and Budget Truck, a local, and one-way truck and cargo van rental businesses with a fleet of approximately 19,000 vehicles, which are rented through a network of dealer-operated and company-operated locations that serve the light commercial and consumer sectors in the continental United States. The company also operates various other car rental brands, such as Payless, Apex, Maggiore, Morini Rent, FranceCars, AmicoBlu, Turiscar, and ACL Hire and McNicoll Hire, as well as TurisPrime and RubyCa. In addition, it offers optional insurance products and coverages, such as supplemental liability, personal accident, personal effects protection, emergency sickness protection, automobile towing protection, and cargo insurance products; fuel service options, roadside assistance services, electronic toll collection services; and access to satellite radio, mobile WiFi devices, GPS navigation, and child safety seat rentals; automobile towing equipment and other moving accessories, such as hand trucks, furniture pads, and moving supplies; and Avis Budget Group Business Intelligence, an online portal complete with rental summary dashboards, visualizations, and detailed reports. The company was formerly known as Cendant Corporation and changed its name to Avis Budget Group, Inc. in September 2006. Avis Budget Group, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
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