RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:RUSHB - Nasdaq - US7818463082 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RUSHB. RUSHB was compared to 48 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUSHB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RUSHB 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 RUSHB was profitable.
In the past year RUSHB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years RUSHB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years RUSHB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.25%, RUSHB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHB has a Return On Equity of 13.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUSHB outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.37%, RUSHB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUSHB is in line with the industry average of 9.62%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 3.76%, RUSHB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RUSHB's Operating Margin of 5.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHB outperforms 45.83% of its industry peers.
RUSHB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RUSHB has a worse Gross Margin (19.26%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUSHB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
RUSHB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUSHB has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for RUSHB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUSHB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.69 indicates that RUSHB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.69, RUSHB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.46. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RUSHB would need 3.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RUSHB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.46. This is in the better half of the industry: RUSHB outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that RUSHB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUSHB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC9.67%
2.3 Liquidity
RUSHB has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that RUSHB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RUSHB has a Current ratio of 1.44. This is in the lower half of the industry: RUSHB underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUSHB has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that RUSHB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RUSHB's Quick ratio of 0.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHB is outperformed by 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RUSHB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.52%.
RUSHB 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, RUSHB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.29% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RUSHB 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
RUSHB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.24% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.79% on average over the next years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.13, RUSHB is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RUSHB indicates a rather cheap valuation: RUSHB is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RUSHB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
RUSHB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.63.
RUSHB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RUSHB is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.19, RUSHB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RUSHB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RUSHB is valued cheaper than 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of RUSHB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RUSHB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
RUSHB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.01.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, RUSHB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RUSHB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 26.01%!
RUSHB has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As RUSHB 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
19.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUSHB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
RUSHB'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
NASDAQ:RUSHB (7/14/2025, 3:40:49 PM)
54.17
+0.15 (+0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.26%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.22B
Analysts88
Price Target63.26 (16.78%)
Short Float %0.12%
Short Ratio1.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
DP19.14%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
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)-2.52%
PT rev (3m)-14.44%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.95 | ||
| P/tB | 2.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.54 |
EPS(TTM)3.58
EY6.61%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY7.92%
FCF(TTM)5.99
FCFY11.05%
OCF(TTM)11.93
OCFY22.02%
SpS100.02
BVpS27.85
TBVpS22.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.69 |
F-Score6
WACC9.67%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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%