RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:RUSHA - US7818462092 - Common Stock
47.975 USD
+0.45 (+0.96%)
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. Both the profitability and the financial health of RUSHA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. RUSHA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year RUSHA was profitable.
RUSHA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RUSHA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years RUSHA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RUSHA (6.08%) is better than 68.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of RUSHA (13.31%) is better than 64.00% 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 68.00% 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 9.31%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 3.73%, RUSHA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.65%, RUSHA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% 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 76.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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
RUSHA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
RUSHA has an Altman-Z score of 3.51. This indicates that RUSHA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RUSHA has a Altman-Z score of 3.51. This is in the better half of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 68.00% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.04. This is a neutral value as RUSHA would need 4.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.04, RUSHA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that RUSHA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RUSHA (0.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.51 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that RUSHA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RUSHA has a worse Current ratio (1.39) than 64.00% of its industry peers.
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.
RUSHA's Quick ratio of 0.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA is outperformed by 86.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for RUSHA have decreased strongly by -10.61% 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.
RUSHA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.95%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.61%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-14.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.95%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-0.81%
3.2 Future
RUSHA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.70% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RUSHA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-13.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y0.9%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.24, RUSHA is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RUSHA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUSHA is cheaper than 76.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. RUSHA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.73, the valuation of RUSHA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUSHA is valued cheaper than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, RUSHA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RUSHA is valued cheaper than 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of RUSHA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y4.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%, RUSHA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.04, RUSHA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, RUSHA is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
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.
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
5.3 Sustainability
19.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUSHA. This is a low number and 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 2Y4.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:RUSHA (11/19/2025, 10:48:05 AM)
47.975
+0.45 (+0.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.39%
Inst Owner Change-1.73%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap3.74B
Revenue(TTM)7.67B
Net Income(TTM)286.64M
Analysts88
Price Target61.2 (27.57%)
Short Float %5.15%
Short Ratio5.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
DP19.96%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
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%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 2.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.92 |
EPS(TTM)3.37
EY7.02%
EPS(NY)4.09
Fwd EY8.52%
FCF(TTM)5.17
FCFY10.77%
OCF(TTM)11.37
OCFY23.7%
SpS98.73
BVpS27.66
TBVpS21.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.73
Graham Number45.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.3%
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.51 |
F-Score5
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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)-10.61%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-14.43%
EPS Next Y-13.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.95%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-0.81%
Revenue Next Year-4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y0.9%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.86%
EBIT growth 3Y14.7%
EBIT growth 5Y16.54%
EBIT Next Year37.74%
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%
RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A / RUSHA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for RUSHA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RUSHA.
What is the valuation status for RUSHA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of RUSHA stock?
RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for RUSHA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) is 14.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.73.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for RUSHA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) is expected to decline by -13.15% in the next year.