RUBIS (RUI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:RUI - FR0013269123 - Common Stock
29.18 EUR
+0.14 (+0.48%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RUI. 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
RUI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years RUI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.08%, RUI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI has a Return On Equity (12.08%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of RUI (7.93%) is better 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 6.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.08% | ||
| ROE | 12.08% | ||
| ROIC | 7.93% |
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
The Profit Margin of RUI (5.15%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.58%, RUI is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 25.59%, RUI is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 7.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.15% | ||
| GM | 25.59% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, RUI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, RUI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
RUI has an Altman-Z score of 2.09. 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 2.09, RUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUI is 5.32, which is a neutral value as it means it would take RUI, 5.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RUI's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.32 is amongst the best of the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that RUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the better half of the industry: RUI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC6.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that RUI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RUI has a better Current ratio (1.36) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUI has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that RUI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RUI's Quick ratio of 0.95 is amongst the best of the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for RUI have decreased by -3.51% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.41% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.21% in the past year.
RUI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.51%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y1.41%
EPS Q2Q%16.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.21%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.19% on average over the next years.
RUI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.18%
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPS Next 5Y2.19%
Revenue Next Year1.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.91%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 8.84 indicates a reasonable valuation of RUI.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as RUI.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.24. RUI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.24, the valuation of RUI can be described as reasonable.
RUI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.82, RUI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.24 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RUI is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.29
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.98%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.68, RUI pays a better dividend. On top of this RUI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, RUI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.98% |
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
82.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
RUI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP82.47%
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPA:RUI (8/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
29.18
+0.14 (+0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners21.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.01B
Analysts84.44
Price Target35.29 (20.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.98% |
Yearly Dividend2.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.77%
DP82.47%
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%
PT rev (3m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | 3.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.6 |
EPS(TTM)3.3
EY11.31%
EPS(NY)3.16
Fwd EY10.83%
FCF(TTM)4.04
FCFY13.85%
OCF(TTM)6.44
OCFY22.08%
SpS64.36
BVpS27.45
TBVpS9.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.08% | ||
| ROE | 12.08% | ||
| ROCE | 10.05% | ||
| ROIC | 7.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.26% | ||
| OM | 7.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.15% | ||
| GM | 25.59% | ||
| FCFM | 6.28% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.55%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
F-Score6
WACC6.12%
ROIC/WACC1.3
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)-3.51%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y1.41%
EPS Q2Q%16.48%
EPS Next Y-7.18%
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPS Next 5Y2.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.21%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%
Revenue Next Year1.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.92%
EBIT growth 3Y8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y4.12%
EBIT Next Year41.42%
EBIT Next 3Y15.26%
EBIT Next 5Y11.71%
FCF growth 1Y49.43%
FCF growth 3Y67.39%
FCF growth 5Y12.28%
OCF growth 1Y18.23%
OCF growth 3Y31.18%
OCF growth 5Y7.49%