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

USA - NASDAQ:RUSHA - US7818462092 - Common Stock

57.13 USD
+1.35 (+2.42%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 8:22:22 PM
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After Hours: 9/18/2025, 8:22:22 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

RUSHA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUSHA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RUSHA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RUSHA was profitable.
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

RUSHA's Return On Assets of 6.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a Return On Equity of 13.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.07%, RUSHA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUSHA is in line with the industry average of 10.22%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.08%
ROE 13.31%
ROIC 8.07%
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 (3.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.65%, RUSHA is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of RUSHA (19.34%) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.65%
PM (TTM) 3.73%
GM 19.34%
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.
RUSHA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RUSHA has less shares outstanding
RUSHA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 3.68 indicates that RUSHA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RUSHA's Altman-Z score of 3.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 66.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUSHA is 4.04, which is a neutral value as it means it would take RUSHA, 4.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RUSHA's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating RUSHA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.74, RUSHA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 4.04
Altman-Z 3.68
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.09%
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 1.39 indicates that RUSHA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.39, RUSHA is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
RUSHA has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a bad value and indicates that RUSHA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.32, RUSHA is not doing good in the industry: 88.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 0.32
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 -6.65% in the last year.
RUSHA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.22% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.81% in the past 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)-6.65%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-7.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.75%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, RUSHA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.57% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RUSHA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.28, RUSHA is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUSHA is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.49, RUSHA is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUSHA is valued a bit cheaper than 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.28
Fwd PE 13.49
RUSHA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUSHA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

RUSHA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHA is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.05
EV/EBITDA 7.02
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 decent profitability rating of RUSHA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RUSHA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.75, RUSHA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.32, RUSHA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of RUSHA grows each year by 26.01%, which is quite nice.
RUSHA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
RUSHA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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 19.96% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RUSHA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.96%
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
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 (9/18/2025, 8:22:22 PM)

After market: 57.13 0 (0%)

57.13

+1.35 (+2.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners108.28%
Inst Owner Change1.01%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change-3.77%
Market Cap4.45B
Analysts88
Price Target61.2 (7.12%)
Short Float %6%
Short Ratio10.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
DP19.96%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date08-12 2025-08-12 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(2)13.48%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(4)14.15%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.59%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.27%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)14.02%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.05%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.78%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.6%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.23%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.28
Fwd PE 13.49
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 11.05
P/OCF 5.03
P/B 2.07
P/tB 2.6
EV/EBITDA 7.02
EPS(TTM)3.51
EY6.14%
EPS(NY)4.24
Fwd EY7.42%
FCF(TTM)5.17
FCFY9.05%
OCF(TTM)11.37
OCFY19.9%
SpS98.73
BVpS27.66
TBVpS21.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.08%
ROE 13.31%
ROCE 14.48%
ROIC 8.07%
ROICexc 8.51%
ROICexgc 9.61%
OM 5.65%
PM (TTM) 3.73%
GM 19.34%
FCFM 5.23%
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 Turnover1.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 4.04
Debt/EBITDA 2.33
Cap/Depr 196.02%
Cap/Sales 6.28%
Interest Coverage 6.5
Cash Conversion 130.1%
Profit Quality 140.38%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 0.32
Altman-Z 3.68
F-Score5
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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)-6.65%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-7.22%
EPS Next Y-10.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.75%
Revenue Next Year-4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.86%
EBIT growth 3Y14.7%
EBIT growth 5Y16.54%
EBIT Next Year35.09%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1321.86%
FCF growth 3Y-9.91%
FCF growth 5Y7.85%
OCF growth 1Y152.77%
OCF growth 3Y13.63%
OCF growth 5Y8.02%