RUBIS (RUI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:RUI • FR0013269123
34.2 EUR
-0.38 (-1.1%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 05:35 PM
RUI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 5 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. RUI has an average financial health and profitability rating. RUI is valued correctly, 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!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RUI was profitable.
- In the past year RUI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years RUI has been profitable.
- RUI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- RUI has a better Return On Assets (5.96%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of RUI (14.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RUI has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.20%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUI is above the industry average of 6.44%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.72%, RUI is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUI has declined.
- RUI's Operating Margin of 7.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUI is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUI has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of RUI (26.13%) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 7.6% | ||
| 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RUI is still 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for RUI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.29 indicates that RUI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RUI has a Altman-Z score of 2.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RUI is 6.33, which is on the high side as it means it would take RUI, 6.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- RUI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- RUI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating RUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- RUI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUI outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC6.48%
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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.97, RUI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
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.
- Measured over the past 5 years, RUI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.41% on average per year.
- RUI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.98%.
- 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)20.68%
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, RUI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.03% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RUI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6.53%
EPS Next 2Y-1.07%
EPS Next 3Y1.53%
EPS Next 5Y0.03%
Revenue Next Year-0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y0.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y1.55%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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 9.42 indicates a reasonable valuation of RUI.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.30, RUI is valued rather cheaply.
- RUI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.27.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- RUI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RUI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- RUI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.7
EPS Next 2Y-1.07%
EPS Next 3Y1.53%
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 4.68. RUI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- RUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
- 79.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUI. 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-1.07%
EPS Next 3Y1.53%
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 9.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.37.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for RUI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RUBIS (RUI.PA) is expected to decline by -6.53% in the next year.