Rental & Leasing Services
This industry purchases expensive capital assets - from construction cranes to vehicle fleets - and rents them to businesses or consumers for temporary use.
Why it exists
Rental and leasing services provide temporary access to high-cost equipment, vehicles, or tools that customers cannot justify purchasing outright.
Why it’s necessary
Renting increases capital efficiency, supports project-based work, and reduces the financial burden of ownership, maintenance, and depreciation for users.
Key components
Vehicle and equipment leasing
Tool and machinery rental
Fleet management
Maintenance and service programs
How to evaluate businesses
Utilization rates, residual values, fleet age, maintenance costs, and leverage determine profitability. Strong operators excel at asset management and contract structuring rather than merely supplying equipment.
How the industry could be improved
Telematics, predictive maintenance, automated check-in/out, dynamic pricing, and asset-sharing platforms could make fleets more efficient and reduce downtime dramatically.