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

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

54.31  +2.8 (+5.44%)

After market: 54.31 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RUSHA. RUSHA was compared to 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 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.
In the past year RUSHA had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
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 Return On Assets of 6.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 69.39% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.52%, RUSHA is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.18% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 71.43% 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 9.84%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.25%
ROE 13.52%
ROIC 8.37%
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 (3.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RUSHA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RUSHA has a Operating Margin of 5.76%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 48.98% of its industry peers.
RUSHA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RUSHA has a worse Gross Margin (19.26%) than 79.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.76%
PM (TTM) 3.76%
GM 19.26%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RUSHA is still creating some value.
RUSHA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 3.64 indicates that RUSHA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.64, RUSHA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.46. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RUSHA would need 3.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RUSHA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.46) than 63.27% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating RUSHA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUSHA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 44.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.46
Altman-Z 3.64
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC9.5%
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 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that RUSHA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.44, RUSHA is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that RUSHA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.32, RUSHA is not doing good in the industry: 87.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
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

RUSHA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.52%.
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 -1.29% 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)-9.52%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-17.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.29%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-1.13%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.24% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, RUSHA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.91%
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.17, the valuation of RUSHA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUSHA is valued cheaper than 85.71% 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 27.21.
RUSHA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.66.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUSHA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.70, RUSHA is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.17
Fwd PE 12.66
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RUSHA indicates a rather cheap valuation: RUSHA is cheaper than 93.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RUSHA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHA is cheaper than 91.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.07
EV/EBITDA 6.25
RUSHA Per share dataRUSHA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

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)1.85
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RUSHA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%. 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 3.00.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.41, RUSHA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%

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.
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

19.14% 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.
DP19.14%
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
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 (7/1/2025, 4:49:39 PM)

After market: 54.31 0 (0%)

54.31

+2.8 (+5.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Inst Owners107.26%
Inst Owner Change1.31%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change4.48%
Market Cap4.23B
Analysts88
Price Target61.71 (13.63%)
Short Float %7.22%
Short Ratio9.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
DP19.14%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date05-12 2025-05-12 (0.18)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(2)5.81%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(4)23.1%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.77%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)11.28%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)14.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.63%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.19%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.54%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.17
Fwd PE 12.66
P/S 0.54
P/FCF 9.07
P/OCF 4.55
P/B 1.95
P/tB 2.43
EV/EBITDA 6.25
EPS(TTM)3.58
EY6.59%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY7.9%
FCF(TTM)5.99
FCFY11.02%
OCF(TTM)11.93
OCFY21.96%
SpS100.02
BVpS27.85
TBVpS22.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.25%
ROE 13.52%
ROCE 14.99%
ROIC 8.37%
ROICexc 8.87%
ROICexgc 9.98%
OM 5.76%
PM (TTM) 3.76%
GM 19.26%
FCFM 5.98%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.46
Debt/EBITDA 2.28
Cap/Depr 192.03%
Cap/Sales 5.94%
Interest Coverage 6.28
Cash Conversion 134.65%
Profit Quality 159.05%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.32
Altman-Z 3.64
F-Score6
WACC9.5%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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)-9.52%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-17.05%
EPS Next Y-11.91%
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.29%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-1.13%
Revenue Next Year-1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.29%
EBIT growth 3Y14.7%
EBIT growth 5Y16.54%
EBIT Next Year35.25%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y622.18%
FCF growth 3Y-9.91%
FCF growth 5Y7.85%
OCF growth 1Y163.45%
OCF growth 3Y13.63%
OCF growth 5Y8.02%