Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Capital Goods peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | SUNB |
|---|---|
| Name | Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Capital Goods |
| GICS Industry | Trading Companies & Distributors |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Trading Companies & Distributors |
| Market Capitalization | 31.57 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 2, 2026 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SUNB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -- | 6.84% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | -- | 17.66% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -- | 9.09% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SUNB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 45.72% | 44.38% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.10 | 1.19 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -22.53% | -49.95% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
SUNB needs both 1-year volatility and 1-year return to plot risk-return positioning.
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SUNB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -- | 0.06 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -- | 0.09 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) posts ROE of 18.37%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
SUNB
Capital Goods industry group
18.37%
Group distribution
- Max
- 40.55%
- Q3
- 19.29%
- SUNB
- 18.37%
- Median
- 12.12%
- Q1
- 4.08%
- Min
- -17.12%
Largest peers
- GEV
- 93.04%
- CAT
- 56.14%
- GE
- 50.17%
- SUNB
- 18.37%
- DE
- 18.24%
- RTX
- 12.85%
- BA
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) keeps 12.12% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
SUNB
Capital Goods industry group
12.12%
Group distribution
- Max
- 27.47%
- SUNB
- 12.12%
- Q3
- 12.10%
- Median
- 6.30%
- Q1
- 1.40%
- Min
- -12.89%
Largest peers
- GEV
- 23.54%
- GE
- 17.31%
- CAT
- 15.21%
- SUNB
- 12.12%
- DE
- 10.17%
- RTX
- 8.75%
- BA
- 8.07%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) turns 22.38% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
SUNB
Capital Goods industry group
22.38%
Group distribution
- Max
- 36.60%
- SUNB
- 22.38%
- Q3
- 18.33%
- Median
- 11.12%
- Q1
- 5.14%
- Min
- -12.63%
Largest peers
- SUNB
- 22.38%
- CAT
- 20.19%
- GE
- 18.49%
- RTX
- 15.54%
- DE
- 13.37%
- GEV
- 12.77%
- BA
- 0.30%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SUNB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 18.37% | 12.12% |
| ROA (TTM) | 6.71% | 5.29% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 12.12% | 6.30% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 22.38% | 11.12% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 38.78% | 29.63% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) grew revenue 3.36%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) grew earnings per share -8.91%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SUNB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 3.36% | 8.11% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 4.88% | 6.45% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -8.91% | 5.45% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -4.89% | 7.15% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) has current ratio of 0.95, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
SUNB
Capital Goods industry group
0.95
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.22
- Q3
- 2.95
- Median
- 2.08
- Q1
- 1.43
- SUNB
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.36
Largest peers
- DE
- 2.13
- CAT
- 1.42
- BA
- 1.13
- RTX
- 1.05
- GE
- 0.98
- SUNB
- 0.95
- GEV
- 0.83
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
SUNB
Capital Goods industry group
1.53
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.33
- SUNB
- 1.53
- Q3
- 1.12
- Median
- 0.60
- Q1
- 0.29
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- BA
- 7.39
- DE
- 2.30
- CAT
- 2.10
- SUNB
- 1.53
- GE
- 1.16
- RTX
- 0.55
- GEV
- 0.30
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SUNB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.95 | 2.08 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.53 | 0.60 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.93 | 1.78 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) has dividend yield of 1.87%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
SUNB
Capital Goods industry group
1.87%
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.66%
- SUNB
- 1.87%
- Q3
- 1.14%
- Median
- 0.24%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- SUNB
- 1.87%
- RTX
- 1.47%
- CAT
- 1.13%
- DE
- 0.98%
- GE
- 0.56%
- GEV
- 0.26%
- BA
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) has payout ratio of 22.63%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
SUNB
Capital Goods industry group
22.63%
Group distribution
- Max
- 67.39%
- Q3
- 28.02%
- SUNB
- 22.63%
- Median
- 6.86%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- RTX
- 45.85%
- DE
- 36.02%
- CAT
- 24.18%
- SUNB
- 22.63%
- GE
- 20.23%
- GEV
- 4.59%
- BA
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SUNB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.87% | 0.24% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 22.63% | 6.86% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) trades at P/E ratio of 23.28, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
SUNB
Capital Goods industry group
23.28
Group distribution
- Max
- 59.38
- Q3
- 35.92
- Median
- 25.41
- SUNB
- 23.28
- Q1
- 19.47
- Min
- 3.03
Largest peers
- DE
- 37.33
- GE
- 36.94
- RTX
- 30.82
- SUNB
- 23.28
- CAT
- 21.92
- GEV
- 20.32
- BA
- 17.89
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) trades at 2.75 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
SUNB
Capital Goods industry group
2.75
Group distribution
- Max
- 7.54
- Q3
- 3.76
- SUNB
- 2.75
- Median
- 2.15
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- GE
- 6.38
- GEV
- 4.65
- DE
- 3.78
- CAT
- 3.29
- SUNB
- 2.75
- RTX
- 2.66
- BA
- 1.45
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Sunbelt Rentals (SUNB) trades at 4.24 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
SUNB
Capital Goods industry group
4.24
Group distribution
- Max
- 9.66
- Q3
- 5.00
- SUNB
- 4.24
- Median
- 3.12
- Q1
- 1.81
- Min
- -1.08
Largest peers
- BA
- 20.99
- GE
- 19.06
- GEV
- 18.00
- CAT
- 11.90
- DE
- 6.47
- SUNB
- 4.24
- RTX
- 3.69
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SUNB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 23.28 | 25.41 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.75 | 2.15 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 4.24 | 3.12 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 5.47% | 3.03% |