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

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:RUSHA - US7818462092 - Common Stock

52.94 USD
+0.23 (+0.44%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 8:05:00 PM
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After Hours: 12/2/2025, 8:05:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall RUSHA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RUSHA against 49 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUSHA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RUSHA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years RUSHA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RUSHA had a positive operating cash flow.
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 has a better Return On Assets (6.02%) than 67.35% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.38%, RUSHA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.99%, RUSHA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUSHA is in line with the industry average of 9.22%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.02%
ROE 12.38%
ROIC 7.99%
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

The Profit Margin of RUSHA (3.57%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RUSHA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RUSHA's Operating Margin of 5.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 46.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.32%, RUSHA is not doing good in the industry: 75.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
RUSHA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.4%
PM (TTM) 3.57%
GM 19.32%
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.
RUSHA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUSHA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 3.75. This indicates that RUSHA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RUSHA (3.75) is better than 65.31% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUSHA is 2.01, which is a good value as it means it would take RUSHA, 2.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RUSHA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. RUSHA outperforms 81.63% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating RUSHA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUSHA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 51.02% of its industry peers.
Although RUSHA does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 2.01
Altman-Z 3.75
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.86%
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

RUSHA has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that RUSHA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RUSHA has a Current ratio of 1.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: RUSHA underperforms 65.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.34 indicates that RUSHA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RUSHA's Quick ratio of 0.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.34
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

RUSHA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.61%.
RUSHA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.22% yearly.
Looking at the last year, RUSHA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.95% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RUSHA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.08% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.90% on average over the next years.
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.71 indicates a correct valuation of RUSHA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RUSHA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUSHA is cheaper than 75.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RUSHA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.95 indicates a correct valuation of RUSHA.
RUSHA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHA is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.22.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.71
Fwd PE 12.95
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 91.84% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHA is cheaper than 97.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.88
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

RUSHA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.91
EPS Next 2Y4.7%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, RUSHA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
RUSHA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.95.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, RUSHA is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%

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

21.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUSHA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
RUSHA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.7%
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 (12/2/2025, 8:05:00 PM)

After market: 52.94 0 (0%)

52.94

+0.23 (+0.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners107.39%
Inst Owner Change-1.81%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change-0.25%
Market Cap4.08B
Revenue(TTM)7.67B
Net Income(TTM)274.20M
Analysts88
Price Target58.65 (10.79%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio1.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date11-12 2025-11-12 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.13%
Max EPS beat(2)13.48%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(4)13.48%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.08%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)9.74%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)12.63%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.66%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.05%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.42%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.91%
PT rev (1m)-4.17%
PT rev (3m)-4.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.71
Fwd PE 12.95
P/S 0.53
P/FCF 5.88
P/OCF 3.58
P/B 1.84
P/tB 2.3
EV/EBITDA 6.35
EPS(TTM)3.37
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)4.09
Fwd EY7.72%
FCF(TTM)9
FCFY17%
OCF(TTM)14.81
OCFY27.97%
SpS99.53
BVpS28.73
TBVpS23.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.91
Graham Number46.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.02%
ROE 12.38%
ROCE 14.13%
ROIC 7.99%
ROICexc 8.52%
ROICexgc 9.67%
OM 5.4%
PM (TTM) 3.57%
GM 19.32%
FCFM 9.04%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 2.01
Debt/EBITDA 2.05
Cap/Depr 179.76%
Cap/Sales 5.83%
Interest Coverage 6.81
Cash Conversion 172.1%
Profit Quality 252.95%
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.34
Altman-Z 3.75
F-Score6
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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-12.83%
EBIT growth 3Y14.7%
EBIT growth 5Y16.54%
EBIT Next Year37.74%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2093.05%
FCF growth 3Y-9.91%
FCF growth 5Y7.85%
OCF growth 1Y254.2%
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 15.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.84.


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.