RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD (RCH.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:RCH • CA76329W1032
Current stock price
41.78 CAD
+0.2 (+0.48%)
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This RCH.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RCH.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RCH was profitable.
- In the past year RCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years RCH has been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years RCH 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of RCH (5.94%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- RCH has a Return On Equity (8.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.51%, RCH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- RCH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.42%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.94% | ||
| ROE | 8.92% | ||
| ROIC | 8.51% |
ROA(3y)6.86%
ROA(5y)9.68%
ROE(3y)10.17%
ROE(5y)14.48%
ROIC(3y)9.42%
ROIC(5y)12.77%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.37%, RCH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- RCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RCH's Operating Margin of 7.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RCH outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RCH has declined.
- RCH has a Gross Margin of 10.89%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: RCH underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- RCH's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.37% | ||
| GM | 10.89% |
OM growth 3Y-19.04%
OM growth 5Y-6.95%
PM growth 3Y-22.37%
PM growth 5Y-10.37%
GM growth 3Y-11.93%
GM growth 5Y-3.61%
2. RCH.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RCH is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RCH has less shares outstanding
- RCH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for RCH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.85 indicates that RCH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.85, RCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RCH is 1.48, which is an excellent value as it means it would take RCH, only 1.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- RCH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.48) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that RCH is not too dependend on debt financing.
- RCH has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.23) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.29 indicates that RCH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.29, RCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that RCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.18, RCH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. RCH.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- RCH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.65%.
- RCH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.66% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, RCH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.19% in the last year.
- RCH shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.73% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.65%
EPS 3Y-19.58%
EPS 5Y0.66%
EPS Q2Q%4.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.19%
Revenue growth 3Y2.9%
Revenue growth 5Y11.73%
Sales Q2Q%7.28%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, RCH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.89% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.62%
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.94%
Revenue Next 2Y4.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. RCH.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.95, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RCH.
- RCH's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.96. RCH is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RCH.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RCH.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. RCH is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- RCH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RCH is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RCH is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RCH's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)40.97
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
5. RCH.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.51%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.80, RCH has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, RCH is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of RCH grows each year by 25.00%, which is quite nice.
- RCH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- RCH has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 39.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RCH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of RCH is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.48%
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
RCH.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:RCH (3/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
41.78
+0.2 (+0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)01-15 2026-01-15/dmh
Earnings (Next)04-09 2026-04-09
Inst Owners58.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.30B
Revenue(TTM)1.96B
Net Income(TTM)85.82M
Analysts47.5
Price Target42.84 (2.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
Yearly Dividend0.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)25%
DP39.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date01-29 2026-01-29 (0.1566)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.61%
Min EPS beat(2)0.1%
Max EPS beat(2)5.12%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.84%
Max EPS beat(4)5.12%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.32%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.06%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.87%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.74%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.08%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.45%
PT rev (1m)3.7%
PT rev (3m)35.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.35 | ||
| P/B | 2.39 | ||
| P/tB | 3.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY3.71%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY4.36%
FCF(TTM)3.41
FCFY8.15%
OCF(TTM)3.68
OCFY8.81%
SpS35.74
BVpS17.5
TBVpS13.43
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)40.97
Graham Number24.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.94% | ||
| ROE | 8.92% | ||
| ROCE | 11.78% | ||
| ROIC | 8.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.99% | ||
| OM | 7.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.37% | ||
| GM | 10.89% | ||
| FCFM | 9.53% |
ROA(3y)6.86%
ROA(5y)9.68%
ROE(3y)10.17%
ROE(5y)14.48%
ROIC(3y)9.42%
ROIC(5y)12.77%
ROICexc(3y)9.81%
ROICexc(5y)13.38%
ROICexgc(3y)12.12%
ROICexgc(5y)16.8%
ROCE(3y)13.17%
ROCE(5y)18.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.21%
OM growth 3Y-19.04%
OM growth 5Y-6.95%
PM growth 3Y-22.37%
PM growth 5Y-10.37%
GM growth 3Y-11.93%
GM growth 5Y-3.61%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 20.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 42.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 218.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.85 |
F-Score6
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)44.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.45%
Profit Quality(3y)181.08%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.65%
EPS 3Y-19.58%
EPS 5Y0.66%
EPS Q2Q%4.55%
EPS Next Y17.62%
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.19%
Revenue growth 3Y2.9%
Revenue growth 5Y11.73%
Sales Q2Q%7.28%
Revenue Next Year5.94%
Revenue Next 2Y4.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.7%
EBIT growth 5Y3.97%
EBIT Next Year68.88%
EBIT Next 3Y21.09%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y81.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y7.02%
OCF growth 1Y51.53%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y6.79%
RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD / RCH.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RCH.CA.
What is the valuation status of RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD (RCH.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD (RCH.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD?
RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD (RCH.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD (RCH.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD (RCH.CA) is 26.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.39.
How sustainable is the dividend of RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD (RCH.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD (RCH.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.48%.