Logo image of RUI.PA

RUBIS (RUI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

32.96 EUR
+0.14 (+0.43%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 1:41:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RUI. RUI was compared to 5 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. RUI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RUI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. RUI also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes RUI very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

5

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.
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 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.96%, RUI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI has a Return On Equity of 14.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUI outperforms 60.00% 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 6.27%.
Industry RankSector 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%
RUI.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUI.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

RUI's Profit Margin of 5.72% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUI is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUI has declined.
The Operating Margin of RUI (7.59%) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUI has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.13%, RUI is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 2024 10 20 30

6

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.
The number of shares outstanding for RUI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
RUI.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingRUI.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

RUI has an Altman-Z score of 2.26. 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.
RUI has a better Altman-Z score (2.26) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUI has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.32. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as RUI would need 6.32 years to pay back of 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.
RUI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.69) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 6.32
Altman-Z 2.26
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.36%
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 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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.
The Current ratio of RUI (1.40) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUI has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is amongst the best in 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

3

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.
RUI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.98%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.91% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.03% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.84% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.05%
EPS Next 2Y-1.99%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
EPS Next 5Y0.03%
Revenue Next Year0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y1.95%
Revenue Next 3Y2.72%
Revenue Next 5Y1.84%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 2027 2028 2029 2030 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 2027 2028 1 2 3

6

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.08, the valuation of RUI can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RUI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUI is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RUI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say RUI is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.08, 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.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUI to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.21), we can say RUI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.08
Fwd PE 10.08
RUI.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUI.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RUI indicates a rather cheap valuation: RUI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.82
EV/EBITDA 6.35
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)6.46
EPS Next 2Y-1.99%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%

7

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.20%, RUI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
RUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.49. RUI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, RUI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.2%

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
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

79.21% 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.
DP79.21%
EPS Next 2Y-1.99%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
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 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
RUI.PA Dividend Payout.RUI.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUI.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RUBIS

EPA:RUI (12/2/2025, 1:41:02 PM)

32.96

+0.14 (+0.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)09-09 2025-09-09
Earnings (Next)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Inst Owners27.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners21.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.41B
Revenue(TTM)6.58B
Net Income(TTM)376.24M
Analysts86
Price Target37.32 (13.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.2%
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)1.43%
PT rev (3m)5.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.08
Fwd PE 10.08
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 9.82
P/OCF 5.19
P/B 1.32
P/tB 4.47
EV/EBITDA 6.35
EPS(TTM)3.63
EY11.01%
EPS(NY)3.27
Fwd EY9.92%
FCF(TTM)3.36
FCFY10.19%
OCF(TTM)6.34
OCFY19.25%
SpS63.66
BVpS25.01
TBVpS7.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.46
Graham Number45.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.26
F-Score6
WACC6.36%
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-8.05%
EPS Next 2Y-1.99%
EPS Next 3Y0.75%
EPS Next 5Y0.03%
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 5Y1.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.08%
EBIT growth 3Y8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y4.12%
EBIT Next Year40.79%
EBIT Next 3Y15.13%
EBIT Next 5Y11.75%
FCF growth 1Y27.86%
FCF growth 3Y67.39%
FCF growth 5Y12.28%
OCF growth 1Y16.08%
OCF growth 3Y31.18%
OCF growth 5Y7.49%

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.


Can you provide the valuation status for RUBIS?

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.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for RUI stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RUBIS (RUI.PA) is expected to decline by -8.05% in the next year.


Is the dividend of RUBIS sustainable?

The dividend rating of RUBIS (RUI.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 79.21%.