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RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:RUSHB - US7818463082 - Common Stock

59.03 USD
-0.81 (-1.35%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
59.03 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RUSHB. RUSHB was compared to 50 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 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 RUSHB was profitable.
RUSHB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years RUSHB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RUSHB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RUSHB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRUSHB 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

RUSHB's Return On Assets of 6.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHB outperforms 62.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 13.31%, RUSHB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHB has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.07%) than 62.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUSHB is in line with the industry average of 10.22%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.08%
ROE 13.31%
ROIC 8.07%
ROA(3y)8.26%
ROA(5y)7.27%
ROE(3y)18.4%
ROE(5y)16.14%
ROIC(3y)10.25%
ROIC(5y)8.85%
RUSHB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUSHB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

RUSHB has a Profit Margin of 3.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUSHB outperforms 48.00% of its industry peers.
RUSHB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RUSHB's Operating Margin of 5.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHB outperforms 46.00% of its industry peers.
RUSHB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of RUSHB (19.34%) is worse than 82.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUSHB has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.65%
PM (TTM) 3.73%
GM 19.34%
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%
RUSHB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUSHB 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 RUSHB is still creating some value.
RUSHB has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
RUSHB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
RUSHB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
RUSHB Yearly Shares OutstandingRUSHB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
RUSHB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRUSHB 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 3.73 indicates that RUSHB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RUSHB has a better Altman-Z score (3.73) than 68.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUSHB is 4.04, which is a neutral value as it means it would take RUSHB, 4.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUSHB (4.04) is better than 62.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that RUSHB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUSHB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 4.04
Altman-Z 3.73
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC9.14%
RUSHB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRUSHB 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

A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that RUSHB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RUSHB (1.39) is worse than 72.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that RUSHB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.32, RUSHB is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 0.32
RUSHB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRUSHB 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

The earnings per share for RUSHB have decreased by -6.65% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, RUSHB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.81% in the last year.
RUSHB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.65%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-7.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.75%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.57% on average over the next years.
RUSHB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
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.
RUSHB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRUSHB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2B 4B 6B 8B
RUSHB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRUSHB 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 16.82 indicates a correct valuation of RUSHB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUSHB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, RUSHB is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.93, the valuation of RUSHB can be described as correct.
RUSHB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RUSHB is cheaper than 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUSHB to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say RUSHB is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.82
Fwd PE 13.93
RUSHB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUSHB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

86.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
RUSHB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHB is cheaper than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.42
EV/EBITDA 7.33
RUSHB Per share dataRUSHB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of RUSHB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.05
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%, RUSHB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
RUSHB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.75.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.32, RUSHB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%

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.
RUSHB 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
RUSHB Yearly Dividends per shareRUSHB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

19.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUSHB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RUSHB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.96%
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RUSHB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRUSHB 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
RUSHB Dividend Payout.RUSHB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUSHB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B

NASDAQ:RUSHB (9/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 59.03 0 (0%)

59.03

-0.81 (-1.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners108.28%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.60B
Analysts88
Price Target62.82 (6.42%)
Short Float %0.2%
Short Ratio2.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
DP19.96%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date08-12 2025-08-12 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(2)13.48%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(4)14.15%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.59%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.27%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)14.02%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.05%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.78%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.6%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.23%
PT rev (1m)5.53%
PT rev (3m)-3.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.82
Fwd PE 13.93
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 11.42
P/OCF 5.19
P/B 2.13
P/tB 2.68
EV/EBITDA 7.33
EPS(TTM)3.51
EY5.95%
EPS(NY)4.24
Fwd EY7.18%
FCF(TTM)5.17
FCFY8.76%
OCF(TTM)11.37
OCFY19.26%
SpS98.73
BVpS27.66
TBVpS21.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.08%
ROE 13.31%
ROCE 14.48%
ROIC 8.07%
ROICexc 8.51%
ROICexgc 9.61%
OM 5.65%
PM (TTM) 3.73%
GM 19.34%
FCFM 5.23%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 4.04
Debt/EBITDA 2.33
Cap/Depr 196.02%
Cap/Sales 6.28%
Interest Coverage 6.5
Cash Conversion 130.1%
Profit Quality 140.38%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 0.32
Altman-Z 3.73
F-Score5
WACC9.14%
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)-6.65%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-7.22%
EPS Next Y-10.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.75%
Revenue Next Year-4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.86%
EBIT growth 3Y14.7%
EBIT growth 5Y16.54%
EBIT Next Year35.09%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1321.86%
FCF growth 3Y-9.91%
FCF growth 5Y7.85%
OCF growth 1Y152.77%
OCF growth 3Y13.63%
OCF growth 5Y8.02%