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RUBIS (RUI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:RUI - FR0013269123 - Common Stock

33.78 EUR
+0.16 (+0.48%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

RUI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 4 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of RUI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. RUI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. RUI also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, RUI could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RUI was profitable.
  • RUI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years RUI has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years RUI had a positive operating cash flow.
RUI.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRUI.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • RUI has a Return On Assets of 5.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.56%, RUI is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.20%, RUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RUI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.79%. This is above the industry average of 6.63%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.96%
ROE 14.56%
ROIC 8.2%
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.19%
ROE(3y)11.71%
ROE(5y)11.51%
ROIC(3y)8.79%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
RUI.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUI.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 5.72%, RUI is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUI has declined.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 7.60%, RUI is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUI has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 26.13%, RUI is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.6%
PM (TTM) 5.72%
GM 26.13%
OM growth 3Y-3.88%
OM growth 5Y-0.75%
PM growth 3Y-6.85%
PM growth 5Y-2.6%
GM growth 3Y-2.44%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
RUI.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUI.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • RUI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for RUI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • RUI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • RUI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
RUI.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingRUI.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
RUI.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRUI.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • RUI has an Altman-Z score of 2.27. This is not the best score and indicates that RUI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.27, RUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RUI has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.33. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as RUI would need 6.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.33, RUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RUI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating RUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of RUI (0.69) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 6.33
Altman-Z 2.27
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC6.47%
RUI.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRUI.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that RUI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of RUI (1.40) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that RUI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • RUI's Quick ratio of 0.97 is amongst the best of the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 0.97
RUI.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRUI.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • RUI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.68%, which is quite impressive.
  • RUI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.41% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.98% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.91% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.68%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y1.41%
EPS Q2Q%26.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.98%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%-1.93%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.03% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.55% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.5%
EPS Next 2Y-1.6%
EPS Next 3Y1.48%
EPS Next 5Y0.03%
Revenue Next Year-0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y0.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y1.55%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
RUI.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRUI.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
RUI.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRUI.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.31, which indicates a very decent valuation of RUI.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUI is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RUI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.25, the valuation of RUI can be described as reasonable.
  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, RUI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.31
Fwd PE 10.25
RUI.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUI.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RUI indicates a rather cheap valuation: RUI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.08
EV/EBITDA 6.47
RUI.PA Per share dataRUI.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.62
EPS Next 2Y-1.6%
EPS Next 3Y1.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • RUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.04%, which is a nice return.
  • RUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.88. RUI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, RUI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.04%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of RUI grows each year by 11.77%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.77%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
RUI.PA Yearly Dividends per shareRUI.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • RUI pays out 79.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of RUI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP79.08%
EPS Next 2Y-1.6%
EPS Next 3Y1.48%
RUI.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRUI.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
RUI.PA Dividend Payout.RUI.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUI.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RUBIS / RUI.PA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RUBIS (RUI.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RUI.PA.


What is the valuation status of RUBIS (RUI.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to RUBIS (RUI.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is RUBIS (RUI.PA) stock?

RUBIS (RUI.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of RUBIS based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RUBIS (RUI.PA) is 9.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.35.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for RUI stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RUBIS (RUI.PA) is expected to decline by -7.5% in the next year.