RENT-A-CENTER INC (RCII) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:RCII - Nasdaq - US76009N1000 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RCII. RCII was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. RCII has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RCII is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
RCII had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RCII had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years RCII 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years RCII 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.71%, RCII is not doing good in the industry: 72.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
RCII has a Return On Equity of 3.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RCII underperforms 63.21% of its industry peers.
RCII's Return On Invested Capital of 12.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RCII outperforms 59.43% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RCII is significantly above the industry average of 13.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (30.27%) for RCII is well above the current ROIC(12.42%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.71% | ||
| ROE | 3.56% | ||
| ROIC | 12.42% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)30.27%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of RCII (0.44%) is worse than 75.47% of its industry peers.
RCII's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.93%, RCII is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.66% of the companies in the same industry.
RCII's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RCII's Gross Margin of 48.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RCII outperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
RCII's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.44% | ||
| GM | 48.63% |
OM growth 3Y31.31%
OM growth 5Y28%
PM growth 3Y109.65%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.4%
GM growth 5Y-5.67%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RCII is creating value.
There is no outstanding debt for RCII. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.21 indicates that RCII is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RCII's Altman-Z score of 3.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RCII outperforms 66.04% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RCII is 3.32, which is a good value as it means it would take RCII, 3.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.32, RCII is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.50 is on the high side and indicates that RCII has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.50, RCII is not doing good in the industry: 73.58% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC9.91%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.88 indicates that RCII should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RCII's Current ratio of 1.88 is amongst the best of the industry. RCII outperforms 80.19% of its industry peers.
RCII has a Quick Ratio of 1.88. This is a bad value and indicates that RCII is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RCII (0.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for RCII have decreased strongly by -28.91% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 48.44% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
RCII shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.21%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.11% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.91%
EPS 3Y75.31%
EPS 5Y48.44%
EPS Q2Q%-38.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.21%
Revenue growth 3Y19.88%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%-13.32%
3.2 Future
RCII is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.38% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RCII will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-34.02%
EPS Next 2Y-20.68%
EPS Next 3Y-9.64%
EPS Next 5Y-4.38%
Revenue Next Year-7.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.15%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.1%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.85, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of RCII.
79.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RCII, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.15, RCII is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.67, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of RCII.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RCII is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RCII to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.60), we can say RCII is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RCII is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RCII indicates a rather cheap valuation: RCII is cheaper than 99.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
RCII's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.64% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.14
EPS Next 2Y-20.68%
EPS Next 3Y-9.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, RCII is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.27, RCII pays a better dividend. On top of this RCII pays more dividend than 96.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RCII's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
5.2 History
RCII has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of RCII decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
RCII pays out 403.30% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP403.3%
EPS Next 2Y-20.68%
EPS Next 3Y-9.64%
26.78
-0.03 (-0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.68%
Inst Owner Change4.05%
Ins Owners6.65%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.49B
Analysts80
Price Target35.13 (31.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP403.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.62%
Min EPS beat(2)3.55%
Max EPS beat(2)13.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-34.34%
Max EPS beat(4)13.69%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.18%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-3.13%
PT rev (3m)-0.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.12 | ||
| P/B | 2.72 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.9 |
EPS(TTM)3.91
EY14.6%
EPS(NY)3.49
Fwd EY13.04%
FCF(TTM)7.4
FCFY27.65%
OCF(TTM)8.59
OCFY32.07%
SpS79.51
BVpS9.85
TBVpS-2.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.71% | ||
| ROE | 3.56% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 12.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.27% | ||
| OM | 6.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.44% | ||
| GM | 48.63% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)30.27%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)25.34%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y28.81%
ROICexcg growth 5Y29.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.16%
OM growth 3Y31.31%
OM growth 5Y28%
PM growth 3Y109.65%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.4%
GM growth 5Y-5.67%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 2111.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
F-Score5
WACC9.91%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)44.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)151.15%
Profit Quality(5y)694.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.91%
EPS 3Y75.31%
EPS 5Y48.44%
EPS Q2Q%-38.16%
EPS Next Y-34.02%
EPS Next 2Y-20.68%
EPS Next 3Y-9.64%
EPS Next 5Y-4.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.21%
Revenue growth 3Y19.88%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%-13.32%
Revenue Next Year-7.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.15%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.39%
EBIT growth 3Y57.42%
EBIT growth 5Y39.67%
EBIT Next Year-27.85%
EBIT Next 3Y-6.53%
EBIT Next 5Y-3.7%
FCF growth 1Y63.75%
FCF growth 3Y18.25%
FCF growth 5Y2.4%
OCF growth 1Y68.67%
OCF growth 3Y19.92%
OCF growth 5Y2.07%