RB GLOBAL INC (RBA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:RBA • CA74935Q1072
154.56 CAD
-0.44 (-0.28%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall RBA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RBA against 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While RBA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RBA shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. This makes RBA very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RBA was profitable.
- In the past year RBA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years RBA has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years RBA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.20%, RBA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of RBA (6.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of RBA (5.29%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RBA is in line with the industry average of 5.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.2% | ||
| ROE | 6.56% | ||
| ROIC | 5.29% |
ROA(3y)5.26%
ROA(5y)5.45%
ROE(3y)11.5%
ROE(5y)13.11%
ROIC(3y)7.18%
ROIC(5y)7.77%
1.3 Margins
- RBA's Profit Margin of 8.64% is amongst the best of the industry. RBA outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- RBA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of RBA (17.06%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RBA has grown nicely.
- RBA has a Gross Margin of 45.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RBA outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- RBA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.64% | ||
| GM | 45.87% |
OM growth 3Y-1.2%
OM growth 5Y1.93%
PM growth 3Y-6.72%
PM growth 5Y-5.1%
GM growth 3Y-6.92%
GM growth 5Y-1.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RBA is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for RBA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for RBA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- RBA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- RBA has an Altman-Z score of 2.78. This is not the best score and indicates that RBA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RBA's Altman-Z score of 2.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RBA outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RBA is 4.97, which is a neutral value as it means it would take RBA, 4.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RBA (4.97) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that RBA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- RBA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.43) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that RBA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.23, RBA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that RBA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RBA has a Quick ratio (1.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- RBA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.95%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- RBA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.26%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 26.58% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.95%
EPS 3Y34.45%
EPS 5Y20.81%
EPS Q2Q%30.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.26%
Revenue growth 3Y44.6%
Revenue growth 5Y26.58%
Sales Q2Q%11.3%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.97%
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
EPS Next 5Y18.24%
Revenue Next Year7.27%
Revenue Next 2Y5.63%
Revenue Next 3Y5.24%
Revenue Next 5Y8.39%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.78 indicates a quite expensive valuation of RBA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RBA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- RBA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.32.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.44, the valuation of RBA can be described as expensive.
- RBA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. RBA is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RBA.
- RBA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RBA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- RBA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as RBA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RBA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- RBA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.02.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.08, RBA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of RBA grows each year by 11.54%, which is quite nice.
- RBA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 64.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RBA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- RBA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP64.84%
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
RB GLOBAL INC / RBA.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RB GLOBAL INC (RBA.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to RBA.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for RB GLOBAL INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to RB GLOBAL INC (RBA.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is RB GLOBAL INC (RBA.CA) stock?
RB GLOBAL INC (RBA.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for RBA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RB GLOBAL INC (RBA.CA) is 29.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.56.
What is the expected EPS growth for RB GLOBAL INC (RBA.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RB GLOBAL INC (RBA.CA) is expected to grow by 11.97% in the next year.