RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:RUSHA • US7818462092

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At close: Mar 6, 2026
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This RUSHA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall RUSHA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RUSHA against 47 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUSHA has an average financial health and profitability rating. RUSHA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. RUSHA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RUSHA was profitable.
  • In the past year RUSHA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years RUSHA has always 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.02%, RUSHA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RUSHA's Return On Equity of 12.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
  • RUSHA has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 65.96% 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 9.12%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.02%
ROE 12.38%
ROIC 8.08%
ROA(3y)6.83%
ROA(5y)7.69%
ROE(3y)14.91%
ROE(5y)16.72%
ROIC(3y)9.05%
ROIC(5y)9.53%
RUSHA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUSHA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • RUSHA has a Profit Margin (3.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • RUSHA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.40%, RUSHA is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
  • RUSHA has a Gross Margin of 19.32%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RUSHA underperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
  • RUSHA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.4%
PM (TTM) 3.57%
GM 19.32%
OM growth 3Y-9.59%
OM growth 5Y9.75%
PM growth 3Y-13.65%
PM growth 5Y7.9%
GM growth 3Y-2.21%
GM growth 5Y1.12%
RUSHA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUSHA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. RUSHA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RUSHA is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for RUSHA has been reduced compared to 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
RUSHA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRUSHA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.07 indicates that RUSHA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.07, RUSHA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of RUSHA (2.01) is better than 78.72% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that RUSHA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • RUSHA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for RUSHA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 2.01
Altman-Z 4.07
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC9.15%
RUSHA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRUSHA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 61.70% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.34 indicates that RUSHA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of RUSHA (0.34) is worse than 82.98% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. RUSHA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for RUSHA have decreased strongly by -12.33% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • RUSHA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.75%.
  • RUSHA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.33%
EPS 3Y-9%
EPS 5Y19.18%
EPS Q2Q%-10.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.75%
Revenue growth 3Y1.54%
Revenue growth 5Y9.44%
Sales Q2Q%-11.83%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • RUSHA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.18%
EPS Next 2Y18.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.77%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
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.
  • 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B
RUSHA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRUSHA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. RUSHA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.19, the valuation of RUSHA can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RUSHA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUSHA is cheaper than 65.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. RUSHA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • RUSHA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.23.
  • 70.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.57. RUSHA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.19
Fwd PE 17.23
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RUSHA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RUSHA indicates a rather cheap valuation: RUSHA is cheaper than 91.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.34
EV/EBITDA 8.21
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • RUSHA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • RUSHA's earnings are expected to grow with 18.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y18.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. RUSHA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • RUSHA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%.
  • RUSHA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.00.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, RUSHA is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.11%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of RUSHA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.21%!
  • 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)22.21%
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 2026 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 2Y18.13%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M
RUSHA Dividend Payout.RUSHA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUSHA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RUSHA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A

NASDAQ:RUSHA (3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 66.03 0 (0%)

66.03

-2.69 (-3.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners106.67%
Inst Owner Change-3.55%
Ins Owners1.2%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap5.08B
Revenue(TTM)7.43B
Net Income(TTM)274.20M
Analysts85.45
Price Target80.24 (21.52%)
Short Float %5.16%
Short Ratio6.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.11%
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.21%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-03
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)36.81%
PT rev (3m)36.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.19
Fwd PE 17.23
P/S 0.66
P/FCF 7.34
P/OCF 4.46
P/B 2.3
P/tB 2.87
EV/EBITDA 8.21
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)3.83
Fwd EY5.8%
FCF(TTM)9
FCFY13.63%
OCF(TTM)14.81
OCFY22.42%
SpS99.53
BVpS28.73
TBVpS23.01
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number45.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.02%
ROE 12.38%
ROCE 14.13%
ROIC 8.08%
ROICexc 8.6%
ROICexgc 9.77%
OM 5.4%
PM (TTM) 3.57%
GM 19.32%
FCFM 9.04%
ROA(3y)6.83%
ROA(5y)7.69%
ROE(3y)14.91%
ROE(5y)16.72%
ROIC(3y)9.05%
ROIC(5y)9.53%
ROICexc(3y)9.56%
ROICexc(5y)10.09%
ROICexgc(3y)10.81%
ROICexgc(5y)11.53%
ROCE(3y)16.18%
ROCE(5y)16.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.16%
OM growth 3Y-9.59%
OM growth 5Y9.75%
PM growth 3Y-13.65%
PM growth 5Y7.9%
GM growth 3Y-2.21%
GM growth 5Y1.12%
F-Score5
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 4.07
F-Score5
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.33%
EPS 3Y-9%
EPS 5Y19.18%
EPS Q2Q%-10.99%
EPS Next Y17.18%
EPS Next 2Y18.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.75%
Revenue growth 3Y1.54%
Revenue growth 5Y9.44%
Sales Q2Q%-11.83%
Revenue Next Year1.77%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.83%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.2%
EBIT growth 5Y20.1%
EBIT Next Year73.11%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1061.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y265.92%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

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.


Can you provide the valuation status for RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A?

RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) is 20.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.3.


What is the earnings growth outlook for RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) is expected to grow by 17.18% in the next year.