RUBIS (RUI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:RUI - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0013269123 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RUI. RUI was compared to 5 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of RUI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. RUI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally RUI also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years RUI has been profitable.
RUI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 5.08%, RUI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI has a Return On Equity (12.08%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.93%, RUI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUI is above the industry average of 6.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.08% | ||
| ROE | 12.08% | ||
| ROIC | 7.93% |
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
RUI has a worse Profit Margin (5.15%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
RUI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.58%, RUI is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
RUI's Gross Margin of 25.59% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUI is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
RUI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.15% | ||
| GM | 25.59% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RUI is still creating some value.
RUI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
RUI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RUI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.06 indicates that RUI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.06, RUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.32. This is a neutral value as RUI would need 5.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUI (5.32) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating RUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RUI outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC6.1%
2.3 Liquidity
RUI has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that RUI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.36, RUI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that RUI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RUI has a Quick ratio of 0.95. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUI outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RUI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.51%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.41% on average over the past years.
RUI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.21%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.91% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.51%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y1.41%
EPS Q2Q%16.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.21%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%
3.2 Future
RUI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.82% yearly.
RUI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.18%
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPS Next 5Y2.82%
Revenue Next Year1.99%
Revenue Next 2Y3.34%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y3.55%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.37, the valuation of RUI can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RUI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUI is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, RUI is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.74, which indicates a very decent valuation of RUI.
RUI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, RUI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.95
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.91%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.44, RUI pays a better dividend. On top of this RUI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.91% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RUI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.77%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.77%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
RUI pays out 82.47% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
RUI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP82.47%
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPA:RUI (6/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
27.62
+0.38 (+1.4%)
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 Cap2.85B
Analysts84.44
Price Target35.29 (27.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.91% |
Yearly Dividend2.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.77%
DP82.47%
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)2.37%
PT rev (3m)1.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.29 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 2.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.35 |
EPS(TTM)3.3
EY11.95%
EPS(NY)3.16
Fwd EY11.44%
FCF(TTM)4.04
FCFY14.64%
OCF(TTM)6.44
OCFY23.33%
SpS64.36
BVpS27.45
TBVpS9.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.08% | ||
| ROE | 12.08% | ||
| ROCE | 10.05% | ||
| ROIC | 7.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.26% | ||
| OM | 7.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.15% | ||
| GM | 25.59% | ||
| FCFM | 6.28% |
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 Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
F-Score6
WACC6.1%
ROIC/WACC1.3
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)-3.51%
EPS 3Y4.91%
EPS 5Y1.41%
EPS Q2Q%16.48%
EPS Next Y-7.18%
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPS Next 5Y2.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.21%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%
Revenue Next Year1.99%
Revenue Next 2Y3.34%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y3.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.92%
EBIT growth 3Y8.74%
EBIT growth 5Y4.12%
EBIT Next Year41.42%
EBIT Next 3Y15.26%
EBIT Next 5Y12.41%
FCF growth 1Y49.43%
FCF growth 3Y67.39%
FCF growth 5Y12.28%
OCF growth 1Y18.23%
OCF growth 3Y31.18%
OCF growth 5Y7.49%