RUBIS (RUI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:RUI - FR0013269123 - Common Stock
30.92 EUR
+0.16 (+0.52%)
Overall RUI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RUI against 4 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. RUI has an average financial health and profitability rating. RUI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally RUI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make RUI a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
RUI had positive earnings in the past year.
RUI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years RUI has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RUI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.96%, RUI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI's Return On Equity of 14.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RUI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
RUI has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.19%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUI is above the industry average of 6.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.96% | ||
| ROE | 14.55% | ||
| ROIC | 8.19% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.19%
ROE(3y)11.71%
ROE(5y)11.51%
ROIC(3y)8.79%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 5.72%, RUI is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUI has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.59%, RUI is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUI has remained more or less at the same level.
RUI's Gross Margin of 26.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUI is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.72% | ||
| GM | 26.13% |
OM growth 3Y-3.88%
OM growth 5Y-0.75%
PM growth 3Y-6.85%
PM growth 5Y-2.6%
GM growth 3Y-2.44%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RUI is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for RUI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
RUI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
RUI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that RUI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RUI has a Altman-Z score of 2.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUI is 6.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take RUI, 6.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RUI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.32) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating RUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUI has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.69) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC6.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that RUI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RUI's Current ratio of 1.40 is amongst the best of the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUI has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that RUI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RUI (0.97) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.67% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, RUI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.41% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.98% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, RUI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.67%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y1.41%
EPS Q2Q%26.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.98%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%-1.93%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, RUI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.19% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RUI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.55%
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3Y1.12%
EPS Next 5Y2.19%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.78%
Revenue Next 3Y3.24%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.52, the valuation of RUI can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as RUI.
RUI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.56, the valuation of RUI can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUI is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.71), we can say RUI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RUI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RUI is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.06
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3Y1.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.16%, which is a nice return.
RUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.76. RUI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of RUI grows each year by 11.77%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.77%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
RUI pays out 79.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RUI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP79.21%
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3Y1.12%
EPA:RUI (9/17/2025, 3:41:14 PM)
30.92
+0.16 (+0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners21.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.20B
Analysts84.44
Price Target36.25 (17.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
Yearly Dividend2.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.77%
DP79.21%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.72%
PT rev (3m)2.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 4.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.07 |
EPS(TTM)3.63
EY11.74%
EPS(NY)3.24
Fwd EY10.46%
FCF(TTM)3.36
FCFY10.86%
OCF(TTM)6.34
OCFY20.52%
SpS63.66
BVpS25.01
TBVpS7.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.96% | ||
| ROE | 14.55% | ||
| ROCE | 10.2% | ||
| ROIC | 8.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.2% | ||
| OM | 7.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.72% | ||
| GM | 26.13% | ||
| FCFM | 5.27% |
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)5.19%
ROE(3y)11.71%
ROE(5y)11.51%
ROIC(3y)8.79%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)9.81%
ROICexc(5y)9.77%
ROICexgc(3y)16.04%
ROICexgc(5y)15.96%
ROCE(3y)11.28%
ROCE(5y)10.49%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.55%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.82%
OM growth 3Y-3.88%
OM growth 5Y-0.75%
PM growth 3Y-6.85%
PM growth 5Y-2.6%
GM growth 3Y-2.44%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 117.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
F-Score6
WACC6.18%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)160.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)147.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.48%
Profit Quality(3y)87.57%
Profit Quality(5y)85.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.67%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y1.41%
EPS Q2Q%26.57%
EPS Next Y-9.55%
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3Y1.12%
EPS Next 5Y2.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.98%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%-1.93%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y2.78%
Revenue Next 3Y3.24%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.08%
EBIT growth 3Y8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y4.12%
EBIT Next Year41.42%
EBIT Next 3Y15.26%
EBIT Next 5Y13.06%
FCF growth 1Y27.86%
FCF growth 3Y67.39%
FCF growth 5Y12.28%
OCF growth 1Y16.08%
OCF growth 3Y31.18%
OCF growth 5Y7.49%