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RENT-A-CENTER INC (RCII) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:RCII - US76009N1000 - Common Stock

26.78 USD
-0.03 (-0.11%)
Last: 2/24/2023, 8:00:01 PM
26.09 USD
-0.69 (-2.58%)
After Hours: 2/24/2023, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RCII had positive earnings in the past year.
RCII had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RCII had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
RCII had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
RCII Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRCII Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 -500M

1.2 Ratios

RCII has a Return On Assets of 0.71%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RCII underperforms 72.64% of its industry peers.
RCII has a worse Return On Equity (3.56%) than 63.21% of its industry peers.
RCII has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.42%. This is comparable 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 12.16%.
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 RankSector 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
RCII Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRCII Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.44%, RCII is doing worse than 75.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RCII has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.93%, RCII perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RCII has grown nicely.
RCII's Gross Margin of 48.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RCII outperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RCII has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
RCII Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRCII Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RCII is creating value.
RCII has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
RCII Yearly Shares OutstandingRCII Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20M 40M 60M
RCII Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRCII Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.21 indicates that RCII is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RCII has a better Altman-Z score (3.21) than 66.04% of its industry peers.
RCII has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RCII would need 3.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RCII has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is in the better half of the industry: RCII outperforms 76.42% of its industry peers.
RCII has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.50. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
RCII has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.50. This is in the lower half of the industry: RCII underperforms 73.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.5
Debt/FCF 3.32
Altman-Z 3.21
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC9.91%
RCII Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRCII Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 500M 1B 1.5B

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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 0.46
RCII Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRCII Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 500M 1B 1.5B

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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
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.21% in the past year.
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.
RCII Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRCII Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B 4B
RCII Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRCII Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.85 indicates a rather cheap valuation of RCII.
RCII's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RCII is cheaper than 79.25% of the companies in the same industry.
RCII is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.67 indicates a rather cheap valuation of RCII.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RCII is valued a bit cheaper than 72.64% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RCII to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say RCII is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.85
Fwd PE 7.67
RCII Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRCII Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

RCII's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
RCII's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RCII is cheaper than 99.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.62
EV/EBITDA 5.9
RCII Per share dataRCII EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as RCII's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.14
EPS Next 2Y-20.68%
EPS Next 3Y-9.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RCII has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, which is a nice return.
RCII's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.21. RCII pays more dividend than 96.23% of the companies in the same industry.
RCII's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

5.2 History

RCII has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
RCII has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
RCII Yearly Dividends per shareRCII Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

403.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RCII. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP403.3%
EPS Next 2Y-20.68%
EPS Next 3Y-9.64%
RCII Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRCII Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M
RCII Dividend Payout.RCII Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RCII Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RENT-A-CENTER INC

NASDAQ:RCII (2/24/2023, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 26.09 -0.69 (-2.58%)

26.78

-0.03 (-0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)02-23 2023-02-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-02 2023-05-02
Inst Owners80.68%
Inst Owner Change10.85%
Ins Owners6.65%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.49B
Analysts80
Price Target35.13 (31.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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%