AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. (CAR) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. (CAR) has a Graham intrinsic value of $551.83 per share. At $102.83 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 81% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 3.4% a year to $11.7B, with an average return on invested capital of 8.3%.

Graham intrinsic value
$551.83
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$102.83
Price vs Graham value
81% below
Market cap
$3.6B
Revenue (FY2025)
$11.7B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
3.4%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
8.3%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
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CAR 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $11.7B -$889.0M -$25.25 — — -35.9%
FY2024 $11.8B -$1.8B -$51.23 — — -56.5%
FY2023 $12.0B $1.6B $42.08 — — 44.6%
FY2022 $12.0B $2.8B $57.16 — — 83.1%
FY2021 $9.3B $1.3B $19.44 — — 38.8%
FY2020 $5.4B -$684.0M -$9.71 — — -20.1%
FY2019 $9.2B $302.0M $3.98 — — 8.8%
FY2018 $9.1B $165.0M $2.06 — — 4.7%
FY2017 $8.8B $361.0M $4.25 — — 10.4%
FY2016 $8.7B $163.0M $1.75 — — 4.9%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 3.4% annually over the past decade.

AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. returns on capital have been average, hovering around 8.3% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 62.3% of outstanding shares, and that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. is modeled at 3.4% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $551.83 per share.

CAR stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. (CAR) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 3.4% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CAR's intrinsic value is about $551.83 per share.

Is CAR stock undervalued?

At $102.83 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CAR trades 81% below its Graham value of $551.83. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. grown?

Revenue went from $8.7B in fiscal 2016 to $11.7B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. Net income was -$889.0M in fiscal 2025.

What is CAR's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 8.3%, and average return on equity was -144.4%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CAR data come from?

From AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 29, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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