Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR)
NEUTRALFundamental
49
Price
$145.28
Market Cap
$5.24B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
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. The company operates the Avis brand, which offers vehicle rental and other mobility solutions to the commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry and the Zipcar brand, a car sharing network that offers vehicle rental and other mobility solutions comprising budget car rental and budget truck. It also operates various other car rental brands, such as Payless, Apex, Maggiore, Morini Rent, FranceCars, AmicoBlu, Turiscar, and ACL Hire and McNicoll vehicle Hire. 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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Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$11.75B
Trailing 12 months (through 3/31/2026)
Net Income
$-667M
Trailing 12 months (through 3/31/2026)
Free Cash Flow
-
Total Equity
$-3.13B
Total Liabilities
$34.37B
Current Ratio
0.74
Interest Coverage
-
Debt/EBITDA
6.05
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$123.38
Current Price
$145.28
Margin of Safety
-17.8%
Fair Value Range
$111.85 - $134.91
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
-
ROE
28.4%
P/B Ratio
-
P/FCF
-
Gross Margin
-
ROIC
-
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
-
WACC
7.8%
ROIC − WACC
-
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (6)
- Price CAGR 14.86%
- Low reliance on intangibles
- ROE 432.6%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 16.6%
- Share Dilution -0.9%
- Net Margin Trend -5.7% vs -19.0%
Failed (8)
- EPS shows upward trend
- Current Ratio
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- DCF valuation (Unknown)
- Analyst Consensus 0% Buy
- Earnings Surprise avg -175.0%
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9
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- Positive Free Cash Flow
- CapEx intensity
- Interest Coverage
- Price below Graham Number
- PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
- Earnings Quality (OCF/Net Income)
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
Low quality: investigate accounting
Share Dilution
Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Jagdeep Singh Pahwa | Executive Chairman | 51 |
| Mr. Brian J. Choi | Chief Executive Officer | 42 |
| Mr. Daniel Crestian Cunha | Executive VP & CFO | 40 |
| Mr. Edward P. Linnen | Chief Human Resource Officer & Executive VP | 55 |
| Mr. Ravindra Simhambhatla | Executive VP and Chief Digital & Innovation Officer | 56 |
| Ms. Tina Goldenberg | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 41 |
| Mr. David T. Calabria | Treasurer & Senior VP of Corporate Finance | 50 |
| Ms. Jean M. Sera | Senior VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary | 55 |
| Mr. Stephen Wright | Senior Vice President of Global Travel, Partnerships & Government | - |
| Ms. Cathleen DeGenova | Adviser | 63 |
Audit Risk
3
Board Risk
6
Compensation Risk
2
Shareholder Rights Risk
4
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Latest News
Recent headlines for CAR, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 6/22/2026POSITIVEAvis Set for $650 Million Pentwater Payout After Short Squeeze
Avis Budget Group Inc. is poised to receive a significant cash infusion of $650 million from Pentwater Capital Management. This payment stems from a settlement agreement resolving a lawsuit concerning short-swing profits, as detailed in a recent regulatory filing. The substantial cash inflow is expected to bolster Avis's financial position, potentially improving its liquidity and capacity for strategic investments or debt reduction. Investors will likely view this resolution positively, as it removes a legal overhang and provides a significant financial boost.
- 5/28/2026NEGATIVEAvis’ Shock Split With Vendor Revives Credit’s Big Software Fear
Avis Budget Group's decision to terminate its contract with a key software vendor, reportedly related to credit card processing, has triggered concerns among investors about the company's operational stability and financial health. This move, described as embodying 'investors' worst fears of how a SaaSpocalypse might play out,' suggests potential disruptions in Avis's core business functions. The uncertainty surrounding the vendor relationship and its impact on critical systems could lead to increased costs, service interruptions, and a decline in customer satisfaction, negatively affecting the company's revenue and stock performance.
- 4/24/2026NEGATIVE‘The Jig Is Up’: 70% Crash Marks Quick End to Avis Short Squeeze
Avis Budget Group Inc. experienced a dramatic 70% price collapse, signaling the swift end to a speculative short squeeze. The rapid surge and subsequent sharp decline indicate extreme volatility and a potential overextension of the stock's valuation. For investors, this event highlights the risks associated with chasing highly speculative trades and the importance of fundamental analysis over short-term market sentiment. The sharp reversal suggests that the underlying business fundamentals may not have supported the inflated price levels reached during the squeeze.
- 4/24/2026NEUTRALWhat's Happening With Avis Budget Stock? Short-Seller Allegations In Focus
Avis Budget Group Inc (NASDAQ:CAR) shares are trading higher on Friday, as investors digest recent allegations from a short-seller. The claims, which suggest a manufactured squeeze, are being re-evaluated by the market. While the stock is showing upward movement, the underlying uncertainty surrounding the short-seller's allegations introduces a degree of caution. The market's reaction indicates a period of reassessment rather than a clear directional conviction, leaving the stock's future trajectory dependent on further developments and clarifications.
- 4/23/2026NEGATIVEAvis Shares Sink 57% in Two Days as Rally Meets a Crashing Halt
Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) has experienced a dramatic downturn, with its stock price plummeting over 57% in a mere two-day period. This sharp decline follows a significant rally, indicating a sudden and severe reversal of market sentiment. Investors who participated in the preceding surge are now facing substantial losses, highlighting the extreme volatility associated with the stock. The rapid collapse suggests underlying concerns or a re-evaluation of the company's valuation that has led to a swift correction.
- 4/22/2026NEGATIVEAvis’s stock has its worst day in 28 years, and what that means for its parabolic rally
Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) experienced its most significant single-day stock decline in 28 years, signaling potential trouble ahead for its previously parabolic rally. The sharp drop suggests that recent bullish momentum may be unsustainable, and investors are now facing bearish indicators pointing towards a potential 'hard landing'. This dramatic price action warrants close attention from market participants, as it could indicate a broader shift in sentiment or fundamental challenges for the company that have not yet been fully priced in.
via Markets Gazette