Avis Budget Group Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 0/6
Avis Budget Group has a total shareholder equity of $-3.3B and total debt of $24.3B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to -740.6%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $30.6B and $33.9B respectively. Avis Budget Group's EBIT is $1.4B making its interest coverage ratio 1. It has cash and short-term investments of $646.0M.
Key information
-740.55%
Debt to equity ratio
US$24.31b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 1x |
| Cash | US$646.00m |
| Equity | -US$3.28b |
| Total liabilities | US$33.89b |
| Total assets | US$30.60b |
Recent financial health updates
Recent updates
Avis Budget: Shorts Are Running Out Of Options
Apr 21
CAR: Equity Offering Will Constrain Future Earnings Power
Analysts kept their $85.00 price target for Avis Budget Group steady, citing modest adjustments in discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margin outlook, and future P/E expectations as the key drivers behind the unchanged view. What's in the News Avis Budget Group filed a follow-on equity offering of US$5 million in common stock as an at-the-market offering, indicating potential ongoing access to equity capital (Key Developments).CAR: Equity Offering And Margin Pressure Will Limit Future Earnings Power
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Avis Budget Group to $85.00, reflecting updated views on slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly improved profit margin outlook, and a revised future P/E assumption. What's in the News Avis Budget Group filed a follow on equity offering of $5 million in common stock, structured as an at the market offering (Key Developments).CAR: Lower Profit Margin Outlook Will Weigh On Future Earnings Power
Analysts have maintained their $85.00 price target for Avis Budget Group, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly higher projected revenue growth with lower expected profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, Avis Budget Group reported no share repurchases under its ongoing buyback program, with 0 shares repurchased for $0 million in that period (Key Developments).
CAR: Lower Growth And Margins Will Still Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their view on Avis Budget Group, cutting the price target from $175 to $128. They now apply lower revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a higher future P/E multiple in their updated models.CAR: Lower Margin Outlook Will Drive A More Cautious Future Profile
Avis Budget Group’s analyst price target has shifted from $105 to $85. Analysts point to updated assumptions that combine a higher revenue growth outlook and a richer future P/E with a lower profit margin profile and a slightly higher discount rate.CAR: Slightly Lower Assumptions Will Still Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Avis Budget Group from US$184 to US$175, citing slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, even though the discount rate input has been adjusted only modestly. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate reduced from US$184 to US$175, reflecting a modest adjustment to the model.CAR: Future Share Repurchase Capacity And Lower P/E May Unlock Upside
Analysts now place their price target for Avis Budget Group at US$184, down from US$200, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News From July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, Avis Budget Group reported no share repurchases under its existing buyback program, with 0 shares repurchased for US$0 million in that period (Key Developments).
CAR: Premium Margins And New Airport Service Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on Avis Budget Group slightly higher to about US$144 from roughly US$143, citing updated assumptions that reflect a modestly stronger profit margin outlook and a slightly lower future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News From July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, Avis Budget Group reported no share repurchases, with 0 shares bought back for US$0 under its existing program.CAR: Premium Share Repurchases And Concierge Rentals Will Drive Balanced Returns
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Avis Budget Group, lifting fair value from approximately 139.13 dollars to 142.86 dollars. They cite slightly improved long term profit expectations and a higher assumed future price to earnings multiple, while maintaining their discount rate and growth outlook.CAR: Premium Service Expansion And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced 2025 Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Avis Budget Group from 135.75 dollars to 139.13 dollars, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly slower revenue growth, softer profit margins, and a higher future earnings multiple. What's in the News Avis Budget Group completed its long running share repurchase program announced in August 2013, having bought back 83,626,152 shares for a total of about 7.36 billion dollars, with no additional shares repurchased in the most recent quarter of the program (Key Developments).CAR: European Premium Service Rollout And Stable Metrics Will Influence 2025 Outlook
Analysts have maintained their price target for Avis Budget Group at $135.75 per share, citing largely unchanged forecasts for revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples. What's in the News Avis Budget Group launched Avis First, a premium car rental service that provides personalized concierge pick-up and direct access to high-spec BMW vehicles at major European airports including Rome Fiumicino, Geneva, and Zurich.CAR: European Premium Service Expansion And Stable Outlook Will Shape 2025 Performance
Analysts have revised their price target for Avis Budget Group downward from $139.50 to $135.75. They cited adjusted fair value and a slightly higher discount rate in their updated projections.Premium Service Launch and Earnings Momentum Will Offset Multiples Risk Ahead
Analysts have lowered their price target for Avis Budget Group from $148 to $139.50, citing modest improvements in revenue growth and profit margins. However, they reaffirm a cautious outlook on valuation multiples.The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Avis Budget Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CAR) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 26%
Aug 26
Waymo And Premium Ventures Will Counter Risks And Unlock Gains
The notable upward revision in Avis Budget Group’s consensus price target is driven by higher future P/E multiples and improved revenue growth forecasts, raising fair value estimates from $125 to $148. What's in the News Avis Budget Group announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Waymo to provide fleet operations for Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas, supporting infrastructure, maintenance, and depot operations, with public launch scheduled for 2026.There's No Escaping Avis Budget Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CAR) Muted Revenues Despite A 44% Share Price Rise
Jun 25Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Jun 13Avis Budget Is A Prime Beneficiary From Auto Tariffs (Upgrade)
Mar 28Avis Budget Group Is Still Not A Buy Unless You Expect Plunging Interest Rates
Oct 20
Fleet Rightsizing And Critical Partnerships Propel Growth Amid Margin And Earnings Pressure Concerns
Avis Budget Group's strategic focus on fleet optimization and proprietary pricing systems indicates a robust approach towards enhancing profitability and revenue growth.Avis Budget Group: Concerns Are Mostly Priced In, But I Am Not Buying Yet
Aug 09Avis Budget Group: Company Getting Very Attractive Now But Caution Warranted
May 05Avis Budget Group Stock Crashed 34% Last Week
Feb 21Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: CAR has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than short term assets not covering short term liabilities.
Long Term Liabilities: CAR has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than short term assets not covering long term liabilities.
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: CAR has negative shareholder equity, which is a more serious situation than a high debt level.
Reducing Debt: CAR's has negative shareholder equity, so we do not need to check if its debt has reduced over time.
Debt Coverage: CAR's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (12.8%).
Interest Coverage: CAR's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (1x coverage).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 07:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Avis Budget Group, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Dan Levy | Barclays |
| Federico Merendi | BofA Global Research |
| John Babcock | BofA Global Research |