RGC RESOURCES INC (RGCO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:RGCO • US74955L1035

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This RGCO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. RGCO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • RGCO had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year RGCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years RGCO 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years RGCO 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M

1.2 Ratios

  • RGCO's Return On Assets of 3.78% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RGCO outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of RGCO (11.07%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.48%, RGCO is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RGCO is in line with the industry average of 6.14%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.78%
ROE 11.07%
ROIC 4.48%
ROA(3y)3.8%
ROA(5y)0.75%
ROE(3y)11.26%
ROE(5y)1.97%
ROIC(3y)4.59%
ROIC(5y)4.4%
RGCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRGCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • RGCO has a Profit Margin of 13.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: RGCO outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • RGCO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.97%, RGCO is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RGCO has remained more or less at the same level.
  • RGCO has a worse Gross Margin (53.77%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • RGCO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.97%
PM (TTM) 13.12%
GM 53.77%
OM growth 3Y3.02%
OM growth 5Y-0.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-3.68%
GM growth 3Y3.77%
GM growth 5Y-2.08%
RGCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRGCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. RGCO Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RGCO has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, RGCO has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RGCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
RGCO Yearly Shares OutstandingRGCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
RGCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRGCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.08, we must say that RGCO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • RGCO has a Altman-Z score (1.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of RGCO is 18.22, which is on the high side as it means it would take RGCO, 18.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • RGCO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (18.22) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.19 is on the high side and indicates that RGCO has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.19, RGCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 18.22
Altman-Z 1.08
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC6.78%
RGCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRGCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • RGCO has a Current Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that RGCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.80, RGCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that RGCO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • RGCO's Quick ratio of 0.58 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RGCO outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.58
RGCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRGCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M

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3. RGCO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.98% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.31% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 12.33% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, RGCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.98%
EPS 3Y5.83%
EPS 5Y-0.31%
EPS Q2Q%-7.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.33%
Revenue growth 3Y4.23%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%10.89%

3.2 Future

  • RGCO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.49% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.59%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
EPS Next 5Y3.49%
Revenue Next Year4.93%
Revenue Next 2Y3.9%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y3.68%

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.
RGCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRGCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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. RGCO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.74 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RGCO.
  • RGCO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RGCO is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.75. RGCO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.74, the valuation of RGCO can be described as correct.
  • 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RGCO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RGCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say RGCO is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.74
Fwd PE 15.74
RGCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRGCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

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 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RGCO is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.66
EV/EBITDA 12.72
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)4.94
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%

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5. RGCO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • RGCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.67, RGCO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, RGCO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.11%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of RGCO has a limited annual growth rate of 3.63%.
  • RGCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • RGCO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.63%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
RGCO Yearly Dividends per shareRGCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 66.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RGCO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of RGCO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP66.43%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
RGCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRGCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M -10M -20M -30M
RGCO Dividend Payout.RGCO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RGCO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RGCO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RGC RESOURCES INC

NASDAQ:RGCO (3/30/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 22 0 (0%)

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+0.82 (+3.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners41.84%
Inst Owner Change-0.49%
Ins Owners18.11%
Ins Owner Change4.37%
Market Cap228.58M
Revenue(TTM)98.31M
Net Income(TTM)12.89M
Analysts43.33
Price Target23.15 (5.23%)
Short Float %0.75%
Short Ratio5.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.11%
Yearly Dividend0.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.63%
DP66.43%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.67%
Max EPS beat(2)60.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)42.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-41.67%
Max EPS beat(4)145.1%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)36.5%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.84%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.81%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.74%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.23%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-87.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-32.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.74
Fwd PE 15.74
P/S 2.33
P/FCF 26.66
P/OCF 7.83
P/B 1.96
P/tB 1.96
EV/EBITDA 12.72
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY5.64%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY6.35%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY3.75%
OCF(TTM)2.81
OCFY12.77%
SpS9.46
BVpS11.21
TBVpS11.21
PEG (NY)4.94
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.78%
ROE 11.07%
ROCE 5.87%
ROIC 4.48%
ROICexc 4.52%
ROICexgc 4.52%
OM 17.97%
PM (TTM) 13.12%
GM 53.77%
FCFM 8.72%
ROA(3y)3.8%
ROA(5y)0.75%
ROE(3y)11.26%
ROE(5y)1.97%
ROIC(3y)4.59%
ROIC(5y)4.4%
ROICexc(3y)4.62%
ROICexc(5y)4.43%
ROICexgc(3y)4.62%
ROICexgc(5y)4.43%
ROCE(3y)6.13%
ROCE(5y)5.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.08%
OM growth 3Y3.02%
OM growth 5Y-0.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-3.68%
GM growth 3Y3.77%
GM growth 5Y-2.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 18.22
Debt/EBITDA 4.71
Cap/Depr 176.31%
Cap/Sales 20.98%
Interest Coverage 2.84
Cash Conversion 99.43%
Profit Quality 66.51%
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.58
Altman-Z 1.08
F-Score6
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)214.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)230.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.98%
EPS 3Y5.83%
EPS 5Y-0.31%
EPS Q2Q%-7.84%
EPS Next Y3.59%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
EPS Next 5Y3.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.33%
Revenue growth 3Y4.23%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%10.89%
Revenue Next Year4.93%
Revenue Next 2Y3.9%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y3.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.49%
EBIT growth 3Y7.38%
EBIT growth 5Y8.09%
EBIT Next Year63.28%
EBIT Next 3Y21.52%
EBIT Next 5Y13.56%
FCF growth 1Y233.02%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.82%
OCF growth 3Y23.02%
OCF growth 5Y17.69%

RGC RESOURCES INC / RGCO Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for RGCO stock?

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


What is the valuation status for RGCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to RGC RESOURCES INC (RGCO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for RGC RESOURCES INC?

RGC RESOURCES INC (RGCO) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


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 3.59% in the next year.


Is the dividend of RGC RESOURCES INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of RGC RESOURCES INC (RGCO) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.43%.