RUBIS (RUI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:RUI - FR0013269123 - Common Stock
31.76 EUR
+0.44 (+1.4%)
Taking everything into account, RUI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RUI was compared to 4 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. RUI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RUI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally RUI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make RUI a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
RUI had positive earnings in the past year.
RUI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years RUI has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RUI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RUI (5.96%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUI has a Return On Equity of 14.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.19%, RUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUI is above the industry average of 6.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.96% | ||
| ROE | 14.55% | ||
| ROIC | 8.19% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.19%
ROE(3y)11.71%
ROE(5y)11.51%
ROIC(3y)8.79%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
1.3 Margins
RUI has a Profit Margin of 5.72%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RUI underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of RUI (7.59%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.59% | ||
| 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
RUI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RUI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
RUI has an Altman-Z score of 2.23. 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.
The Altman-Z score of RUI (2.23) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUI is 6.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take RUI, 6.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RUI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.32) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that RUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.69, RUI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.37%
2.3 Liquidity
RUI has a Current Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that RUI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.40, RUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that RUI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RUI has a better Quick ratio (0.97) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.67% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.41% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, RUI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.98% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RUI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.67%
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
Based on estimates for the next years, RUI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.19% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RUI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.39%
EPS Next 2Y-2.14%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
EPS Next 5Y2.19%
Revenue Next Year0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y1.95%
Revenue Next 3Y2.72%
Revenue Next 5Y1.87%
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 accelerating.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.75 indicates a reasonable valuation of RUI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RUI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, RUI is valued rather cheaply.
RUI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.74.
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 23.33, RUI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RUI is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.22
EPS Next 2Y-2.14%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.52%, RUI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.42, RUI pays a better dividend. On top of this RUI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.52% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RUI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.77%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.77%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
RUI pays out 79.21% 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.
DP79.21%
EPS Next 2Y-2.14%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
EPA:RUI (10/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
31.76
+0.44 (+1.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners21.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.28B
Revenue(TTM)6.58B
Net Income(TTM)376.24M
Analysts86
Price Target36.79 (15.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.52% |
Yearly Dividend2.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.77%
DP79.21%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)1.48%
PT rev (3m)4.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 4.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.15 |
EPS(TTM)3.63
EY11.43%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY10.26%
FCF(TTM)3.36
FCFY10.57%
OCF(TTM)6.34
OCFY19.98%
SpS63.66
BVpS25.01
TBVpS7.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.22
Graham Number45.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.96% | ||
| ROE | 14.55% | ||
| ROCE | 10.2% | ||
| ROIC | 8.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.2% | ||
| OM | 7.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.72% | ||
| GM | 26.13% | ||
| FCFM | 5.27% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.19%
ROE(3y)11.71%
ROE(5y)11.51%
ROIC(3y)8.79%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)9.81%
ROICexc(5y)9.77%
ROICexgc(3y)16.04%
ROICexgc(5y)15.96%
ROCE(3y)11.28%
ROCE(5y)10.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.82%
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%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 117.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
F-Score6
WACC6.37%
ROIC/WACC1.29
Cap/Depr(3y)160.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)147.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.48%
Profit Quality(3y)87.57%
Profit Quality(5y)85.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.67%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y1.41%
EPS Q2Q%26.57%
EPS Next Y-8.39%
EPS Next 2Y-2.14%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
EPS Next 5Y2.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.98%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%-1.93%
Revenue Next Year0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y1.95%
Revenue Next 3Y2.72%
Revenue Next 5Y1.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.08%
EBIT growth 3Y8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y4.12%
EBIT Next Year40.79%
EBIT Next 3Y15.13%
EBIT Next 5Y11.73%
FCF growth 1Y27.86%
FCF growth 3Y67.39%
FCF growth 5Y12.28%
OCF growth 1Y16.08%
OCF growth 3Y31.18%
OCF growth 5Y7.49%