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SUNB

NYSE
Neutral · 49/100

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc

Industrials
Trading Companies & Distributors

$72.88

0.7%

Updated Today 12:11 PM ET

Report Card

SUNB at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Neutral · 49/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▼ Down 1.1% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$29.64B

P/E

22.51x

Forward P/E (est.)

23.68x

ROE

17.5%

Revenue Growth

EPS Growth

-4.9%

Profit Margin

9.4%

FCF Yield

Debt / Equity

1.05x

ROIC

11.0%

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

0.9x

Dividend Yield

1.6%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

49/100

Business Overview
Research

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc (SUNB) is a large-cap company in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry, part of the Industrials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $29.64B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $2.51B in revenue and $1.32B in net profit.

Our model rates SUNB Neutral (49/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what SUNB's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. SUNB trades near $72.88, around its 50-day average ($77.07) and 200-day average (n/a). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 34 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. SUNB's is $3.48 (~4.8% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month SUNB found buyers near $70.57 (support) and sellers near $86.68 (resistance); its 52-week range is $61.03–$86.68. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.2× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

2Y CAGR

-5.3%

0/1 checks passedEPS growing

Revenue moved from $2.80B in 2024 to $2.51B in 2026, a -5.3% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly steady year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
Research
4/4 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%ROIC above 10%

Gross Margin

171.0%

Operating Margin

86.9%

Net Margin

52.8%

ROE

17.5%

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc keeps about 9.4% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 171.0% gross margin and 86.9% operating margin. Return on equity is 17.5% and return on invested capital about 11.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.

Debt Analysis
Research
1/3 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equityShort-term bills covered

Total Debt

$7.58B

Net Debt

$7.55B

Net Debt / EBITDA

3.46x

Debt / Equity

1.05x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.0x, with a current ratio of 0.9x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $7.58B of total debt against $29.00M of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research

Operating CF

$3.78B

Free Cash Flow

$3.78B

FCF Margin

150.8%

In the latest year Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc produced about $3.78B of operating cash flow and $3.78B of free cash flow after capital spending. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
Research
2/3 checks passedPositive earnings (P/E meaningful)P/E below sector's upper bandForward P/E below trailing (earnings growing)

P/E

22.51x

P/S

2.66x

P/B

4.24x

EV / EBITDA

8.28x

SUNB trades at 22.5x trailing earnings (about 23.7x on estimated forward earnings), 2.7x sales, and 4.2x book value. That is a fairly typical valuation for a profitable company.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
22.5xFair
Forward P/E
23.7xFair
P/S ratio
2.7xExpensive
Revenue growth
EPS growth
-4.9%Weak
Gross margin
171.0%Strong
Net margin
9.4%Average
ROE
17.5%Average

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $72.88 today · expected CAGR -3%7%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$2.71B$2.93B$3.16B$3.41B$3.69B
Net income$1.35B$1.46B$1.58B$1.71B$1.84B
EPS$3.31$3.57$3.86$4.17$4.50
Share price (low)$46.29$49.99$53.99$58.31$62.98
Share price (high)$76.05$82.13$88.70$95.80$103.46
CAGR (low–high)-36% / 4%-17% / 6%-10% / 7%-5% / 7%-3% / 7%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for SUNB:

  • Strong return on equity (17.5%) shows capital is put to work well.
  • As an established S&P 500 member in Industrials, it brings scale and a long operating history.
Bear Case

The case against SUNB:

  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
Research

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.0x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the picture is mixed: Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc is a large-cap industrials business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 22.5x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (49/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

SUNB — frequently asked questions

Is SUNB a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc Neutral (49/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is SUNB's rating on The Stocks School?

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc currently scores 49/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does SUNB's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for SUNB calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this SUNB analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell SUNB. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.