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RUBIS (RUI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:RUI - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0013269123 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

25.07  -0.31 (-1.22%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, RUI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RUI was compared to 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. RUI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make RUI a good candidate for value and dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RUI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RUI had a positive cash flow from operations.
RUI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.84%, RUI is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI has a Return On Equity (11.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of RUI (9.05%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.64%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.24%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.05%) for RUI is above the 3 year average (8.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.84%
ROE 11.58%
ROIC 9.05%
ROA(3y)5.07%
ROA(5y)5.25%
ROE(3y)11.41%
ROE(5y)11.6%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
RUI.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUI.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

RUI's Profit Margin of 4.70% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUI is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUI has declined.
RUI has a worse Operating Margin (8.36%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUI has grown nicely.
RUI has a Gross Margin of 25.29%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RUI underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.36%
PM (TTM) 4.7%
GM 25.29%
OM growth 3Y-0.02%
OM growth 5Y3.59%
PM growth 3Y-9.45%
PM growth 5Y-1.57%
GM growth 3Y-6.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.58%
RUI.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUI.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RUI is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for RUI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
RUI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
RUI.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingRUI.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.15 indicates that RUI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RUI (2.15) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUI is 6.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take RUI, 6.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.21, 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 0.64. This is a neutral value indicating RUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 6.21
Altman-Z 2.15
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC5.52%
RUI.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRUI.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

RUI has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that RUI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RUI (1.47) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that RUI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.03, RUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.03
RUI.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRUI.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 17.57%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.46% on average over the past years.
RUI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.32%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.57%
EPS 3Y8.03%
EPS 5Y5.46%
EPS Q2Q%-24.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.32%
Revenue growth 3Y19.33%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%0.44%

3.2 Future

RUI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.17% yearly.
RUI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.33%
EPS Next 2Y7.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.51%
Revenue Next 2Y6.62%
Revenue Next 3Y5.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2B 4B 6B
RUI.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRUI.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.33, which indicates a very decent valuation of RUI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUI is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RUI to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.47), we can say RUI is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.33, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of RUI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUI indicates a rather cheap valuation: RUI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 92.74. RUI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.33
Fwd PE 7.33
RUI.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUI.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

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.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.34
EV/EBITDA 5.07
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

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y7.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.86%, RUI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.37, 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 2.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.86%

5.2 History

The dividend of RUI has a limited annual growth rate of 1.55%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.55%
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 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

65.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
RUI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP65.58%
EPS Next 2Y7.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
RUI.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRUI.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M
RUI.PA Dividend Payout.RUI.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUI.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RUBIS

EPA:RUI (2/5/2025, 4:33:13 PM)

25.07

-0.31 (-1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-26 2024-11-26
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners29.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.59B
Analysts84.44
Price Target34.91 (39.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.86%
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.55%
DP65.58%
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)-0.73%
PT rev (3m)-10.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)2.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.33
Fwd PE 7.33
P/S 0.39
P/FCF 7.34
P/OCF 4.26
P/B 0.96
P/tB 2.99
EV/EBITDA 5.07
EPS(TTM)3.01
EY12.01%
EPS(NY)3.42
Fwd EY13.65%
FCF(TTM)3.42
FCFY13.63%
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY23.47%
SpS64.41
BVpS26.17
TBVpS8.39
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)1.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.84%
ROE 11.58%
ROCE 11.47%
ROIC 9.05%
ROICexc 9.95%
ROICexgc 16.39%
OM 8.36%
PM (TTM) 4.7%
GM 25.29%
FCFM 5.31%
ROA(3y)5.07%
ROA(5y)5.25%
ROE(3y)11.41%
ROE(5y)11.6%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)10.21%
ROICexc(5y)10.11%
ROICexgc(3y)16.66%
ROICexgc(5y)16.51%
ROCE(3y)11.11%
ROCE(5y)10.42%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.72%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.61%
OM growth 3Y-0.02%
OM growth 5Y3.59%
PM growth 3Y-9.45%
PM growth 5Y-1.57%
GM growth 3Y-6.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.58%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 6.21
Debt/EBITDA 2.17
Cap/Depr 104.91%
Cap/Sales 3.83%
Interest Coverage 5.63
Cash Conversion 76.04%
Profit Quality 112.77%
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 2.15
F-Score7
WACC5.52%
ROIC/WACC1.64
Cap/Depr(3y)169.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)151.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.61%
Profit Quality(3y)57.07%
Profit Quality(5y)76.57%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.57%
EPS 3Y8.03%
EPS 5Y5.46%
EPS Q2Q%-24.69%
EPS Next Y15.33%
EPS Next 2Y7.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.32%
Revenue growth 3Y19.33%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%0.44%
Revenue Next Year8.51%
Revenue Next 2Y6.62%
Revenue Next 3Y5.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.53%
EBIT growth 3Y19.31%
EBIT growth 5Y12.44%
EBIT Next Year34.96%
EBIT Next 3Y14.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y223.34%
FCF growth 3Y-9.75%
FCF growth 5Y24.67%
OCF growth 1Y88.73%
OCF growth 3Y-3.46%
OCF growth 5Y11.57%