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RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:RUSHA - Nasdaq - US7818462092 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

51.77  +0.38 (+0.74%)

After market: 51.77 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

RUSHA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUSHA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RUSHA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RUSHA had positive earnings in the past year.
RUSHA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years RUSHA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years RUSHA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RUSHA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRUSHA 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 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of RUSHA (6.59%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
RUSHA's Return On Equity of 14.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 60.42% of its industry peers.
RUSHA's Return On Invested Capital of 8.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUSHA is in line with the industry average of 9.25%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.59%
ROE 14.2%
ROIC 8.77%
ROA(3y)8.26%
ROA(5y)7.27%
ROE(3y)18.4%
ROE(5y)16.14%
ROIC(3y)10.25%
ROIC(5y)8.85%
RUSHA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUSHA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

RUSHA has a Profit Margin (3.90%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of RUSHA (5.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RUSHA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.62%, RUSHA is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.99%
PM (TTM) 3.9%
GM 19.62%
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y9.86%
PM growth 3Y-6.12%
PM growth 5Y9.84%
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y2.14%
RUSHA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUSHA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RUSHA is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUSHA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, RUSHA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for RUSHA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
RUSHA Yearly Shares OutstandingRUSHA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
RUSHA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRUSHA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

RUSHA has an Altman-Z score of 3.74. This indicates that RUSHA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RUSHA has a Altman-Z score of 3.74. This is in the better half of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as RUSHA would need 8.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RUSHA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that RUSHA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.74, RUSHA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 8.69
Altman-Z 3.74
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.3%
RUSHA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRUSHA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that RUSHA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RUSHA has a Current ratio of 1.45. This is in the lower half of the industry: RUSHA underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a bad value and indicates that RUSHA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RUSHA has a Quick ratio of 0.36. This is amonst the worse of the industry: RUSHA underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.45
Quick Ratio 0.36
RUSHA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRUSHA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for RUSHA have decreased by -9.98% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RUSHA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.22% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, RUSHA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.52% in the last year.
RUSHA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.98%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-4.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-0.98%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
RUSHA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.9%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.22%
Revenue Next 2Y5.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
RUSHA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRUSHA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2B 4B 6B 8B
RUSHA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRUSHA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

RUSHA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.88.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RUSHA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUSHA is cheaper than 72.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RUSHA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.62, which indicates a correct valuation of RUSHA.
RUSHA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RUSHA is cheaper than 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUSHA to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.08), we can say RUSHA is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.88
Fwd PE 13.62
RUSHA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUSHA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

RUSHA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHA is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RUSHA is cheaper than 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.29
EV/EBITDA 6.35
RUSHA Per share dataRUSHA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
RUSHA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.32
PEG (5Y)1.69
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RUSHA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
RUSHA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.26.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.39, RUSHA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.52.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.39%

5.2 History

The dividend of RUSHA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 26.01%!
RUSHA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As RUSHA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
RUSHA Yearly Dividends per shareRUSHA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

RUSHA pays out 18.25% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
RUSHA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.25%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RUSHA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRUSHA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
RUSHA Dividend Payout.RUSHA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUSHA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A

NASDAQ:RUSHA (4/17/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 51.77 0 (0%)

51.77

+0.38 (+0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-18 2025-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Inst Owners103.97%
Inst Owner Change0.27%
Ins Owners1.14%
Ins Owner Change3.93%
Market Cap4.16B
Analysts88
Price Target69.87 (34.96%)
Short Float %5.02%
Short Ratio9.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.39%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
DP18.25%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-03 2025-03-03 (0.18)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.98%
Min EPS beat(2)5.81%
Max EPS beat(2)14.15%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.51%
Min EPS beat(4)5.81%
Max EPS beat(4)23.1%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.67%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)14.44%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)17.63%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.63%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.31%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.63%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.92%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.88
Fwd PE 13.62
P/S 0.53
P/FCF 22.29
P/OCF 6.71
P/B 1.94
P/tB 2.43
EV/EBITDA 6.35
EPS(TTM)3.73
EY7.2%
EPS(NY)3.8
Fwd EY7.34%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY4.49%
OCF(TTM)7.72
OCFY14.9%
SpS97.19
BVpS26.67
TBVpS21.35
PEG (NY)7.32
PEG (5Y)1.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.59%
ROE 14.2%
ROCE 15.75%
ROIC 8.77%
ROICexc 9.29%
ROICexgc 10.47%
OM 5.99%
PM (TTM) 3.9%
GM 19.62%
FCFM 2.39%
ROA(3y)8.26%
ROA(5y)7.27%
ROE(3y)18.4%
ROE(5y)16.14%
ROIC(3y)10.25%
ROIC(5y)8.85%
ROICexc(3y)10.85%
ROICexc(5y)9.45%
ROICexgc(3y)12.34%
ROICexgc(5y)10.82%
ROCE(3y)18.8%
ROCE(5y)15.85%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.3%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.84%
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y9.86%
PM growth 3Y-6.12%
PM growth 5Y9.84%
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y2.14%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 8.69
Debt/EBITDA 2.25
Cap/Depr 183.42%
Cap/Sales 5.55%
Interest Coverage 5.97
Cash Conversion 88.08%
Profit Quality 61.32%
Current Ratio 1.45
Quick Ratio 0.36
Altman-Z 3.74
F-Score5
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)157.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.95%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.98%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-4.21%
EPS Next Y1.9%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-0.98%
Revenue Next Year4.22%
Revenue Next 2Y5.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.68%
EBIT growth 3Y14.7%
EBIT growth 5Y16.54%
EBIT Next Year48.55%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y354.9%
FCF growth 3Y-9.91%
FCF growth 5Y7.85%
OCF growth 1Y109.51%
OCF growth 3Y13.63%
OCF growth 5Y8.02%