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Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR) Stock

Avis Budget Group Inc Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR), a prominent company in the industrials sector within the rental & leasing services industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NASDAQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $139.55. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $85.96 and $847.70. This places the current price at 16.5% of its 52-week high and 62.3% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 68,833. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 38.34, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $162.78 by 14.27%. Similarly, it is below its 200-day moving average of $157.69 by 11.50%. The MACD histogram is -0.56, indicating bearish momentum (MACD Line: -7.00, Signal Line: -6.45). There are currently 2 active alerts set for CAR by users.

52-Week Range

$847.70 - $85.96

-83.54% from high · +62.34% from low

Avg Daily Volume

519,090

20-day average

100-day avg: 1,968,352

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

N/A

Forward P/E

3.39

PEG Ratio

0.17

Potentially undervalued

Price to Book

7.14

EV/EBITDA

8.71

EPS (TTM)

-$18.02

Price to Sales

0.42

Beta

1.90

More volatile than market

Q:How is CAR valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Valuation data is not available for this stock.
Q:What is CAR's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.90, Avis Budget Group Inc is significantly more volatile than the market. For every 10% market move, this stock tends to move 19% in the same direction. Higher beta stocks offer greater potential returns but with increased risk. The price-to-book ratio of 7.14 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

-5.43%

Operating Margin

14.90%

EBITDA

$1.54B

Return on Equity

-273.10%

Return on Assets

2.70%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-1.30%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

880.00%

Q:How profitable and efficient is CAR's business model?
Avis Budget Group Inc achieves a profit margin of -5.43%, meaning it retains $-5.43 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of 14.90% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at -273.10% and ROA at 2.70%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
Q:What are CAR's recent growth trends?
Avis Budget Group Inc's revenue declined by 1.30% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings increased by 880.00% year-over-year, outpacing revenue growth through improved margins. These growth metrics should be evaluated against RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$5.0B

Revenue (TTM)

$11.71B

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$330.35

Shares Outstanding

35.33M

Book Value/Share

-$95.98

Asset Type

Common Stock

Q:What is CAR's market capitalization and position?
Avis Budget Group Inc has a market capitalization of $5.0B, classifying it as a mid-cap stock ($2B-$10B). Mid-caps often represent companies in their growth phase, offering higher growth potential than large-caps but with more stability than small-caps. They can be attractive takeover targets and may become tomorrow's large-caps. With 35.33M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
Q:How does CAR's price compare to its book value?
Avis Budget Group Inc's book value per share is -$95.98, while the current stock price is $139.55, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of -1.45. Trading below book value can indicate the market perceives challenges ahead, or it might represent a value opportunity if the assets are quality and earnings can recover. Value investors often screen for P/B ratios below 1.0. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$129.14

7.46% downside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

0

Buy

0

Hold

6

Sell

1

Strong Sell

1

Q:How reliable are analyst predictions for CAR?
8 analysts cover CAR with 0% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The bearish sentiment could create opportunity if analysts are wrong. The consensus target of $129.14 implies -7.5% downside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
Q:What is the Wall Street consensus on CAR?
Current analyst recommendations:006 Hold, 1 Sell, 1 Strong Sell. The bearish sentiment indicates concerns, but contrarian investors sometimes find opportunities when Wall Street is negative.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Aug 13, 2026, 02:21 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

38.34

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$162.78

-14.27% below MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$157.69

-11.50% below MA-200

MACD Line

-7.00

MACD Signal

-6.45

MACD Histogram

-0.56

Bearish

Q:What does CAR's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for CAR is currently 38.34, indicating the stock is showing bearish momentum (30-40 range). Selling pressure is evident but not extreme. This often occurs during pullbacks in uptrends or early stages of downtrends. Combined with the price being below the 50-day moving average, this confirms bearish conditions.
Q:How should traders interpret CAR's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at -7.00 below the signal line at -6.45, with histogram at -0.56. This bearish crossover indicates downward pressure. The 50-day MA ($162.78) is above the 200-day MA ($157.69), forming a golden cross pattern that typically signals a long-term uptrend. Price is currently below both MAs, confirming weakness.

Indicators last updated: Aug 13, 2026, 12:39 AM

Active Alerts

Alert Condition
Price falls below
Threshold
$100.00
Created
Apr 28, 2026, 05:46 PM
Alert Condition
Price falls below
Threshold
$120.00
Created
Apr 27, 2026, 08:34 PM

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