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

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

55.72  -2.58 (-4.43%)

After market: 55.72 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, RUSHA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RUSHA was compared to 49 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUSHA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. RUSHA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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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.
RUSHA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
RUSHA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

RUSHA has a Return On Assets of 6.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.76%, RUSHA is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of RUSHA (8.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUSHA is in line with the industry average of 9.86%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.61%
ROE 14.76%
ROIC 8.65%
ROA(3y)8.64%
ROA(5y)6.79%
ROE(3y)19.15%
ROE(5y)15.74%
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
RUSHA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUSHA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of RUSHA (3.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
RUSHA's Operating Margin of 6.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.78%, RUSHA is doing worse than 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.07%
PM (TTM) 3.93%
GM 19.78%
OM growth 3Y25.21%
OM growth 5Y12.13%
PM growth 3Y21.76%
PM growth 5Y11.63%
GM growth 3Y2.77%
GM growth 5Y2.57%
RUSHA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUSHA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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.
There is no outstanding debt for RUSHA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
RUSHA Yearly Shares OutstandingRUSHA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

RUSHA has an Altman-Z score of 3.73. This indicates that RUSHA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.73, RUSHA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85 indicates that RUSHA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUSHA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.85. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 47.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.73
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC10.04%
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that RUSHA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RUSHA has a Current ratio of 1.40. This is in the lower half of the industry: RUSHA underperforms 72.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.28 indicates that RUSHA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.28, RUSHA is doing worse than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 0.28
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 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.98%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-4.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.98%

3.2 Future

RUSHA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.95% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 stable.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.94, the valuation of RUSHA can be described as correct.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RUSHA to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say RUSHA is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.85, which indicates a correct valuation of RUSHA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUSHA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RUSHA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.94
Fwd PE 13.85
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 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.72
RUSHA Per share dataRUSHA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 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.
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)1.82
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RUSHA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%.
RUSHA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.86.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.23, RUSHA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

5.2 History

The dividend of RUSHA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 42.61%!
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)42.61%
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 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

17.80% 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.
DP17.8%
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
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 0 200M 400M 600M
RUSHA Dividend Payout.RUSHA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUSHA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A

NASDAQ:RUSHA (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 55.72 0 (0%)

55.72

-2.58 (-4.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-18 2025-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2025-04-21/amc
Inst Owners103.97%
Inst Owner Change-88.14%
Ins Owners1.14%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.40B
Analysts88
Price Target70.89 (27.23%)
Short Float %4.82%
Short Ratio9.6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend0.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)42.61%
DP17.8%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.63%
Min EPS beat(2)14.15%
Max EPS beat(2)23.1%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.18%
Min EPS beat(4)8.51%
Max EPS beat(4)23.1%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.62%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)15.51%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)19.09%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.63%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.73%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.61%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.71%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.94
Fwd PE 13.85
P/S 0.56
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.12
P/B 2.11
P/tB 2.66
EV/EBITDA 6.72
EPS(TTM)3.73
EY6.69%
EPS(NY)4.02
Fwd EY7.22%
FCF(TTM)-0.91
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.95
OCFY7.08%
SpS99.01
BVpS26.36
TBVpS20.92
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)1.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.61%
ROE 14.76%
ROCE 16.4%
ROIC 8.65%
ROICexc 9.05%
ROICexgc 10.14%
OM 6.07%
PM (TTM) 3.93%
GM 19.78%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)8.64%
ROA(5y)6.79%
ROE(3y)19.15%
ROE(5y)15.74%
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)10.79%
ROICexc(5y)8.82%
ROICexgc(3y)12.4%
ROICexgc(5y)10.11%
ROCE(3y)18.42%
ROCE(5y)14.98%
ROICexcg growth 3Y23.86%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.71%
OM growth 3Y25.21%
OM growth 5Y12.13%
PM growth 3Y21.76%
PM growth 5Y11.63%
GM growth 3Y2.77%
GM growth 5Y2.57%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.51
Cap/Depr 165.88%
Cap/Sales 4.91%
Interest Coverage 6.22
Cash Conversion 44.14%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 0.28
Altman-Z 3.73
F-Score5
WACC10.04%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)129.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.85%
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 Y7.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.98%
Revenue Next Year-1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.1%
EBIT growth 3Y48.65%
EBIT growth 5Y20.61%
EBIT Next Year35.9%
EBIT Next 3Y10.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-35.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y86.76%
OCF growth 3Y-27.09%
OCF growth 5Y6.54%