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RGC RESOURCES INC (RGCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:RGCO - US74955L1035 - Common Stock

22.32 USD
-0.12 (-0.53%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:01:30 PM
22.32 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:01:30 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, RGCO scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RGCO was compared to 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. RGCO has an average financial health and profitability rating. RGCO has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RGCO was profitable.
RGCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years RGCO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years RGCO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
RGCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRGCO 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 10M -10M 20M -20M -30M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of RGCO (4.20%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.72%, RGCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
RGCO has a Return On Invested Capital (4.80%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RGCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.48%. This is below the industry average of 8.85%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.80%) for RGCO is above the 3 year average (4.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.2%
ROE 11.72%
ROIC 4.8%
ROA(3y)-1.18%
ROA(5y)0.7%
ROE(3y)-3.98%
ROE(5y)2.02%
ROIC(3y)4.48%
ROIC(5y)4.2%
RGCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRGCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

RGCO has a better Profit Margin (14.48%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
RGCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RGCO's Operating Margin of 20.36% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RGCO outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RGCO has grown nicely.
RGCO has a worse Gross Margin (55.56%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RGCO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.36%
PM (TTM) 14.48%
GM 55.56%
OM growth 3Y0.84%
OM growth 5Y3.42%
PM growth 3Y1.14%
PM growth 5Y1.66%
GM growth 3Y2.62%
GM growth 5Y2.12%
RGCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRGCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RGCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
RGCO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
RGCO Yearly Shares OutstandingRGCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
RGCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRGCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

RGCO has an Altman-Z score of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that RGCO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
RGCO has a Altman-Z score (1.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RGCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as RGCO would need 19.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RGCO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (19.29) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
RGCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.20. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RGCO (1.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.2
Debt/FCF 19.29
Altman-Z 1.21
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC6.58%
RGCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRGCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

RGCO has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that RGCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.04, RGCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
RGCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that RGCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RGCO has a better Quick ratio (0.66) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 0.66
RGCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRGCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.34% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.31% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.34%
EPS 3Y5.83%
EPS 5Y-0.31%
EPS Q2Q%-300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.26%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.49% on average over the next years.
RGCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.99%
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y4.69%
EPS Next 5Y3.49%
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y4.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.68%

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.
RGCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRGCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
RGCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRGCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.44, the valuation of RGCO can be described as rather expensive.
RGCO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
RGCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.77 indicates a correct valuation of RGCO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RGCO.
RGCO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.44
Fwd PE 16.77
RGCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRGCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

RGCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RGCO is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
RGCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RGCO is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.22
EV/EBITDA 12.36
RGCO Per share dataRGCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RGCO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)4.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y4.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%, RGCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
RGCO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.78.
RGCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.88%

5.2 History

The dividend of RGCO has a limited annual growth rate of 4.26%.
RGCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
RGCO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
RGCO Yearly Dividends per shareRGCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

RGCO pays out 61.42% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
RGCO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.42%
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y4.69%
RGCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRGCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M -20M -30M
RGCO Dividend Payout.RGCO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RGCO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RGC RESOURCES INC

NASDAQ:RGCO (11/26/2025, 8:01:30 PM)

After market: 22.32 0 (0%)

22.32

-0.12 (-0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-19 2025-11-19/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09
Inst Owners40.77%
Inst Owner Change3.95%
Ins Owners19.51%
Ins Owner Change0.65%
Market Cap230.57M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)13.63M
Analysts82.5
Price Target25.91 (16.08%)
Short Float %0.8%
Short Ratio6.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.88%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP61.42%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date10-17 2025-10-17 (0.2075)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)75.89%
Min EPS beat(2)6.69%
Max EPS beat(2)145.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)87.46%
Min EPS beat(4)0%
Max EPS beat(4)198.04%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)111.09%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.84%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.84%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.27%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.33%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.05%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-9.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.44
Fwd PE 16.77
P/S 2.45
P/FCF 31.22
P/OCF 8.05
P/B 1.98
P/tB 1.98
EV/EBITDA 12.36
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY5.73%
EPS(NY)1.33
Fwd EY5.96%
FCF(TTM)0.71
FCFY3.2%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY12.43%
SpS9.11
BVpS11.25
TBVpS11.25
PEG (NY)4.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.2%
ROE 11.72%
ROCE 6.3%
ROIC 4.8%
ROICexc 4.84%
ROICexgc 4.84%
OM 20.36%
PM (TTM) 14.48%
GM 55.56%
FCFM 7.85%
ROA(3y)-1.18%
ROA(5y)0.7%
ROE(3y)-3.98%
ROE(5y)2.02%
ROIC(3y)4.48%
ROIC(5y)4.2%
ROICexc(3y)4.52%
ROICexc(5y)4.23%
ROICexgc(3y)4.52%
ROICexgc(5y)4.23%
ROCE(3y)5.98%
ROCE(5y)5.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.76%
OM growth 3Y0.84%
OM growth 5Y3.42%
PM growth 3Y1.14%
PM growth 5Y1.66%
GM growth 3Y2.62%
GM growth 5Y2.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.2
Debt/FCF 19.29
Debt/EBITDA 4.66
Cap/Depr 196.14%
Cap/Sales 22.59%
Interest Coverage 2.81
Cash Conversion 95.47%
Profit Quality 54.2%
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z 1.21
F-Score6
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)246.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)250.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)27.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.34%
EPS 3Y5.83%
EPS 5Y-0.31%
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y3.99%
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y4.69%
EPS Next 5Y3.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.26%
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y4.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.68%
EBIT growth 1Y9.03%
EBIT growth 3Y4.9%
EBIT growth 5Y8.05%
EBIT Next Year81.88%
EBIT Next 3Y-41.87%
EBIT Next 5Y16.4%
FCF growth 1Y192.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y47.83%
OCF growth 3Y14.64%
OCF growth 5Y3.47%

RGC RESOURCES INC / RGCO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for RGCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RGCO.


Can you provide the valuation status for RGC RESOURCES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to RGC RESOURCES INC (RGCO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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RGC RESOURCES INC (RGCO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for RGCO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RGC RESOURCES INC (RGCO) is 17.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.98.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for RGCO stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RGC RESOURCES INC (RGCO) is expected to grow by 3.99% in the next year.