RUBIS (RUI.PA)

FR0013269123 - Common Stock

22.86  +0.3 (+1.33%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, RUI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. 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

In the past year RUI was profitable.
In the past year RUI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years RUI has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RUI had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.84%, RUI is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI has a Return On Equity (11.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RUI's Return On Invested Capital of 9.05% is amongst the best of the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUI is in line with the industry average of 6.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.64%) for RUI is below the current ROIC(9.05%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.84%
ROE 11.58%
ROIC 9.05%
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 4.70%, RUI is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RUI has a worse Operating Margin (8.36%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
RUI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 25.29%, RUI is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.36%
PM (TTM) 4.7%
GM 25.29%
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

RUI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for RUI has been increased 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

RUI has an Altman-Z score of 2.10. This is not the best score and indicates that RUI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.10, RUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUI is 6.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take RUI, 6.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RUI's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.21 is amongst the best of the industry. RUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64 indicates that 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 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 6.21
Altman-Z 2.1
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC5.38%

2.3 Liquidity

RUI has a Current Ratio of 1.47. 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 1.47, RUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUI has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. 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 better Quick ratio (1.03) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.03

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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 17.57%, which is quite good.
RUI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.46% yearly.
Looking at the last year, RUI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.32% in the last year.
RUI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.57%
EPS 3Y8.03%
EPS 5Y5.46%
EPS Q2Q%-24.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.32%
Revenue growth 3Y19.33%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%0.44%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.12% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, RUI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.59%
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

RUI is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.59.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RUI to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.48), we can say RUI is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.46 indicates a rather cheap valuation of RUI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.95, RUI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.59
Fwd PE 6.46

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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RUI is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.68
EV/EBITDA 4.7

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)1.39
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.71%, which is a nice return.
RUI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.50.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.16, RUI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.71%

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

65.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
RUI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP65.58%
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%

RUBIS

EPA:RUI (12/6/2024, 7:00:00 PM)

22.86

+0.3 (+1.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
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Market Cap2.36B
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Dividend Yield 8.71%
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PE 7.59
Fwd PE 6.46
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PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)1.39
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.84%
ROE 11.58%
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OM 8.36%
PM (TTM) 4.7%
GM 25.29%
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Asset Turnover1.03
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Debt/Equity 0.64
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Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.03
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EPS 1Y (TTM)17.57%
EPS 3Y8.03%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y12.59%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.32%
Revenue growth 3Y19.33%
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