STURM RUGER & CO INC (RGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:RGR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8641591081 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall RGR gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated RGR against 31 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. RGR has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. RGR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year RGR was profitable.
In the past year RGR had a positive cash flow from operations.
RGR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
RGR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.24%, RGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
RGR has a Return On Equity of 9.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RGR outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of RGR (8.19%) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RGR is significantly above the industry average of 7.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.19%) for RGR is well below the 3 year average (15.60%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RGR had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.24% | ||
| ROE | 9.72% | ||
| ROIC | 8.19% |
ROA(3y)12.76%
ROA(5y)19.89%
ROE(3y)17.33%
ROE(5y)25.8%
ROIC(3y)15.6%
ROIC(5y)25.7%
1.3 Margins
RGR's Profit Margin of 5.85% is amongst the best of the industry. RGR outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RGR has declined.
The Operating Margin of RGR (6.10%) is better than 70.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RGR has declined.
RGR has a Gross Margin of 21.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: RGR underperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
RGR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.85% | ||
| GM | 21.5% |
OM growth 3Y-40.32%
OM growth 5Y-9.24%
PM growth 3Y-35.57%
PM growth 5Y-6.23%
GM growth 3Y-17.66%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RGR is creating some value.
RGR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
RGR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for RGR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
RGR has an Altman-Z score of 9.60. This indicates that RGR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RGR (9.60) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for RGR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.62 indicates that RGR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.62, RGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
RGR has a Quick Ratio of 3.33. This indicates that RGR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RGR (3.33) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RGR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.35%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.56% on average over the past years.
RGR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.49%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.35%
EPS 3Y-41.36%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%-12.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.83%
Revenue growth 5Y5.47%
Sales Q2Q%1.32%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
RGR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.43%
EPS Next 2Y9.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.81%
Revenue Next 2Y0.36%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.87, the valuation of RGR can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RGR indicates a rather cheap valuation: RGR is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RGR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say RGR is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.67, which indicates a correct valuation of RGR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RGR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RGR is cheaper than 70.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RGR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
93.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RGR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RGR is valued a bit cheaper than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RGR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
RGR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)43.95
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RGR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
RGR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.36.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, RGR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RGR decreases each year by -3.30%.
RGR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
37.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RGR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP37.57%
EPS Next 2Y9.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:RGR (8/5/2025, 2:53:31 PM)
33.4
+0.66 (+2.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.62%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners3.73%
Ins Owner Change11.27%
Market Cap552.77M
Analysts80
Price Target45.39 (35.9%)
Short Float %3.81%
Short Ratio3.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.3%
DP37.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-30.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-50.49%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.99%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-28.4%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-22.54%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-14.37%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.76%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.76%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.93%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.75%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.94%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-37.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.67 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.72 | ||
| P/tB | 1.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
EPS(TTM)1.77
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)2.13
Fwd EY6.38%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY7.08%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY10.73%
SpS32.3
BVpS19.42
TBVpS19.42
PEG (NY)43.95
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.24% | ||
| ROE | 9.72% | ||
| ROCE | 10.05% | ||
| ROIC | 8.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.3% | ||
| OM | 6.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.85% | ||
| GM | 21.5% | ||
| FCFM | 7.32% |
ROA(3y)12.76%
ROA(5y)19.89%
ROE(3y)17.33%
ROE(5y)25.8%
ROIC(3y)15.6%
ROIC(5y)25.7%
ROICexc(3y)39.27%
ROICexc(5y)61.97%
ROICexgc(3y)43.71%
ROICexgc(5y)68.53%
ROCE(3y)19.16%
ROCE(5y)31.56%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-53.76%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-14.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y-53.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.63%
OM growth 3Y-40.32%
OM growth 5Y-9.24%
PM growth 3Y-35.57%
PM growth 5Y-6.23%
GM growth 3Y-17.66%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 125.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.6 |
F-Score6
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)90.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.92%
Profit Quality(3y)69.02%
Profit Quality(5y)80.03%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.35%
EPS 3Y-41.36%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%-12.77%
EPS Next Y0.43%
EPS Next 2Y9.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.83%
Revenue growth 5Y5.47%
Sales Q2Q%1.32%
Revenue Next Year-1.81%
Revenue Next 2Y0.36%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23.48%
EBIT growth 3Y-46.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.28%
EBIT Next Year97.47%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-13.49%
FCF growth 3Y-37.72%
FCF growth 5Y3.43%
OCF growth 1Y-6.98%
OCF growth 3Y-31.45%
OCF growth 5Y2.27%