RUBIS (RUI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:RUI - FR0013269123 - Common Stock
30.8 EUR
+0.04 (+0.13%)
RUI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 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.
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 Return On Assets of 5.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUI has a Return On Equity (14.55%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.19%, RUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.79%. This 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 worse Profit Margin (5.72%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUI has declined.
RUI has a Operating Margin of 7.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RUI underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUI has remained more or less at the same level.
RUI's Gross Margin of 26.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUI is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
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.
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 2.22 indicates that RUI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RUI's Altman-Z score of 2.22 is amongst the best of the industry. RUI outperforms 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUI (6.32) is better than 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.69) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC6.18%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.40, RUI belongs to the top 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.97, RUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.67% over the past year.
RUI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.41% yearly.
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 2.19% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, RUI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.55%
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3Y1.12%
EPS Next 5Y2.19%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.78%
Revenue Next 3Y3.24%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.48, the valuation of RUI can be described as reasonable.
RUI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
RUI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.52, the valuation of RUI can be described as reasonable.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
RUI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.52 |
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.
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 | 9.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.03
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3Y1.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.16%, RUI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
RUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.76. 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
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.
RUI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP79.21%
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3Y1.12%
EPA:RUI (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
30.8
+0.04 (+0.13%)
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 Cap3.18B
Analysts84.44
Price Target36.25 (17.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
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)2.72%
PT rev (3m)2.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 4.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.07 |
EPS(TTM)3.63
EY11.79%
EPS(NY)3.24
Fwd EY10.5%
FCF(TTM)3.36
FCFY10.9%
OCF(TTM)6.34
OCFY20.6%
SpS63.66
BVpS25.01
TBVpS7.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.03
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%
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 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 | 2.22 |
F-Score6
WACC6.18%
ROIC/WACC1.33
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-9.55%
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3Y1.12%
EPS Next 5Y2.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.98%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%-1.93%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.78%
Revenue Next 3Y3.24%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.08%
EBIT growth 3Y8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y4.12%
EBIT Next Year41.42%
EBIT Next 3Y15.26%
EBIT Next 5Y13.06%
FCF growth 1Y27.86%
FCF growth 3Y67.39%
FCF growth 5Y12.28%
OCF growth 1Y16.08%
OCF growth 3Y31.18%
OCF growth 5Y7.49%