RUBIS (RUI.PA)

FR0013269123 - Common Stock

28.72  +0.44 (+1.56%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall RUI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RUI against 4 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. RUI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on RUI. Finally RUI also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes RUI very considerable for value and dividend investing!



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RUI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RUI had a positive cash flow from operations.
RUI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years RUI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.57%, RUI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI has a Return On Equity (13.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.38%, RUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUI is in line with the industry average of 7.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.38%) for RUI is above the 3 year average (8.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.57%
ROE 13.44%
ROIC 10.38%
ROA(3y)5.07%
ROA(5y)5.25%
ROE(3y)11.41%
ROE(5y)11.6%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)8.25%

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.33%, RUI is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUI has declined.
RUI has a worse Operating Margin (9.37%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUI has grown nicely.
RUI's Gross Margin of 25.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUI is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.37%
PM (TTM) 5.33%
GM 25.4%
OM growth 3Y-0.02%
OM growth 5Y3.59%
PM growth 3Y-9.45%
PM growth 5Y-1.57%
GM growth 3Y-6.23%
GM growth 5Y-0.58%

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for RUI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUI has an improved debt to assets ratio.

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 better Altman-Z score (2.22) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUI is 7.81, which is on the high side as it means it would take RUI, 7.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RUI's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.81 is amongst the best of the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64. This is a neutral value indicating RUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.64. This is in the better half of the industry: RUI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 7.81
Altman-Z 2.22
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC6.23%

2.3 Liquidity

RUI has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that RUI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RUI has a Current ratio of 1.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that RUI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RUI has a Quick ratio of 0.87. This is amongst the best in the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 0.87

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RUI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 34.11%, which is quite impressive.
RUI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.46% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.07% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.11%
EPS 3Y8.03%
EPS 5Y5.46%
EPS Q2Q%95.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.07%
Revenue growth 3Y19.33%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%-14.02%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
RUI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.84%
EPS Next 2Y12.34%
EPS Next 3Y10.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.02%
Revenue Next 2Y7.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.40, which indicates a very decent valuation of RUI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RUI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.41.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.19, which indicates a very decent valuation of RUI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUI indicates a rather cheap valuation: RUI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.59, RUI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.4
Fwd PE 8.19

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RUI indicates a rather cheap valuation: RUI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RUI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.7
EV/EBITDA 4.99

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RUI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y12.34%
EPS Next 3Y10.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.99%, RUI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
RUI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.63.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, RUI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.99%

5.2 History

The dividend of RUI has a limited annual growth rate of 1.55%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.55%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6

5.3 Sustainability

RUI pays out 55.85% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of RUI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP55.85%
EPS Next 2Y12.34%
EPS Next 3Y10.24%

RUBIS

EPA:RUI (7/26/2024, 7:00:00 PM)

28.72

+0.44 (+1.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
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Market Cap2.99B
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Dividend Yield 6.99%
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.4
Fwd PE 8.19
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PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)1.54
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.57%
ROE 13.44%
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ROICexgc
OM 9.37%
PM (TTM) 5.33%
GM 25.4%
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Asset Turnover1.04
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Debt/Equity 0.64
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Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 0.87
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EPS 1Y (TTM)34.11%
EPS 3Y8.03%
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
EPS Next Y18.84%
EPS Next 2Y
EPS Next 3Y
EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.07%
Revenue growth 3Y19.33%
Revenue growth 5Y
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