RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:RUSHB • US7818463082
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This RUSHB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RUSHB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RUSHB was profitable.
- In the past year RUSHB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years RUSHB has been profitable.
- RUSHB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.95%, RUSHB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- RUSHB's Return On Equity of 11.97% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHB outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- RUSHB's Return On Invested Capital of 7.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHB outperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUSHB is in line with the industry average of 9.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.95% | ||
| ROE | 11.97% | ||
| ROIC | 7.83% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of RUSHB (3.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUSHB has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of RUSHB (5.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RUSHB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of RUSHB (19.65%) is worse than 78.26% of its industry peers.
- RUSHB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.55% | ||
| GM | 19.65% |
2. RUSHB Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RUSHB has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, RUSHB has less shares outstanding
- RUSHB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.29 indicates that RUSHB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of RUSHB (4.29) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
- RUSHB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.85. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RUSHB would need 2.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- RUSHB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.85. This is in the better half of the industry: RUSHB outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
- RUSHB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating RUSHB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- RUSHB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.29 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that RUSHB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RUSHB has a Current ratio of 1.40. This is in the lower half of the industry: RUSHB underperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
- RUSHB has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. 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 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHB is outperformed by 89.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
3. RUSHB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for RUSHB have decreased strongly by -12.33% in the last year.
- RUSHB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.18% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, RUSHB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.75% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.44% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
3.2 Future
- RUSHB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.74% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RUSHB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.99% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. RUSHB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.54 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RUSHB.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUSHB is valued a bit cheaper than 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- RUSHB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.66, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.67, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RUSHB.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUSHB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUSHB is cheaper than 71.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- RUSHB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RUSHB is valued a bit cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RUSHB is valued cheaper than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RUSHB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- RUSHB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- RUSHB's earnings are expected to grow with 16.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
5. RUSHB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RUSHB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.09%.
- RUSHB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.78.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.09, RUSHB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RUSHB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.21%!
- 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.
5.3 Sustainability
- RUSHB pays out 22.11% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- RUSHB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
RUSHB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:RUSHB (4/22/2026, 2:12:58 PM)
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-0.22 (-0.3%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.69 | ||
| P/B | 2.62 | ||
| P/tB | 3.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.24 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.95% | ||
| ROE | 11.97% | ||
| ROCE | 13.39% | ||
| ROIC | 7.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.43% | ||
| OM | 5.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.55% | ||
| GM | 19.65% | ||
| FCFM | 6.21% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 158.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 133.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 175.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.29 |
RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B / RUSHB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RUSHB.
What is the valuation status of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B?
RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB) is expected to grow by 14.58% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB) stock?
The dividend rating of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.11%.