RICHELIEU HARDWARE LTD (RCH.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:RCH • CA76329W1032
43.83 CAD
0 (0%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, RCH scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RCH was compared to 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RCH is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. RCH is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- RCH had positive earnings in the past year.
- RCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- RCH has a better Return On Assets (5.94%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.92%, RCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same 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.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RCH is in line with the industry average of 8.04%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of RCH (4.37%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- RCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RCH has a better Operating Margin (7.03%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- RCH's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 10.89%, RCH is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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. Health
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for RCH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, RCH has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, RCH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.00 indicates that RCH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RCH's Altman-Z score of 6.00 is amongst the best of the industry. RCH outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- RCH has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.48. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- RCH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. RCH outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- RCH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.23, RCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC8.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.29 indicates that RCH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- RCH has a better Current ratio (3.29) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- 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. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.65% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, RCH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.66% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.19% in the past 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.
- RCH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.62%
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.34%
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 accelerating.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.28, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RCH.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RCH is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, RCH is valued at the same level.
- RCH is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RCH is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, RCH is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than RCH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 | 12.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)42.98
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.03, RCH has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- RCH's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
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.
- RCH's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.48%
EPS Next 2Y16.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
TSX:RCH (2/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
43.83
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)01-15 2026-01-15/dmh
Earnings (Next)04-08 2026-04-08
Inst Owners55.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.41B
Revenue(TTM)1.96B
Net Income(TTM)85.82M
Analysts47.5
Price Target41.31 (-5.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
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)30.65%
PT rev (3m)12.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.04 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.9 | ||
| P/B | 2.5 | ||
| P/tB | 3.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.24 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY4.16%
FCF(TTM)3.41
FCFY7.77%
OCF(TTM)3.68
OCFY8.4%
SpS35.74
BVpS17.5
TBVpS13.43
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)42.98
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 | 6 |
F-Score6
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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 Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.7%
EBIT growth 5Y3.97%
EBIT Next Year67.83%
EBIT Next 3Y21.75%
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 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 28.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.5.
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%.