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RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A (RUSHA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:RUSHA - Nasdaq - US7818462092 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

53.69  -0.4 (-0.74%)

After market: 53.69 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall RUSHA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RUSHA against 48 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of RUSHA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. RUSHA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RUSHA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RUSHA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years RUSHA has always been profitable.
RUSHA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
RUSHA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRUSHA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.25%, RUSHA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA has a Return On Equity (13.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RUSHA's Return On Invested Capital of 8.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUSHA is in line with the industry average of 9.62%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.25%
ROE 13.52%
ROIC 8.37%
ROA(3y)8.26%
ROA(5y)7.27%
ROE(3y)18.4%
ROE(5y)16.14%
ROIC(3y)10.25%
ROIC(5y)8.85%
RUSHA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUSHA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of RUSHA (3.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RUSHA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.76%, RUSHA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.26%, RUSHA is doing worse than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.76%
PM (TTM) 3.76%
GM 19.26%
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y9.86%
PM growth 3Y-6.12%
PM growth 5Y9.84%
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y2.14%
RUSHA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUSHA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RUSHA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
RUSHA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RUSHA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for RUSHA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
RUSHA Yearly Shares OutstandingRUSHA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
RUSHA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRUSHA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.69 indicates that RUSHA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RUSHA's Altman-Z score of 3.69 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUSHA is 3.46, which is a good value as it means it would take RUSHA, 3.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RUSHA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.46. This is in the better half of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating RUSHA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RUSHA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.46
Altman-Z 3.69
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC9.56%
RUSHA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRUSHA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

RUSHA has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that RUSHA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.44, RUSHA is doing worse than 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that RUSHA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RUSHA has a Quick ratio of 0.32. This is amonst the worse of the industry: RUSHA underperforms 89.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.32
RUSHA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRUSHA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for RUSHA have decreased by -9.52% in the last year.
RUSHA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.22% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.29% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.52%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-17.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.29%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-1.13%

3.2 Future

RUSHA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.24% yearly.
RUSHA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.91%
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 stable.
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.
RUSHA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRUSHA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2B 4B 6B 8B
RUSHA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRUSHA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.00, which indicates a correct valuation of RUSHA.
82.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
RUSHA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.52, the valuation of RUSHA can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUSHA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUSHA is cheaper than 78.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RUSHA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15
Fwd PE 12.52
RUSHA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUSHA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

93.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
91.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.97
EV/EBITDA 6.54
RUSHA Per share dataRUSHA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of RUSHA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.83
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%, RUSHA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
RUSHA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.01.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.33, RUSHA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.33%

5.2 History

The dividend of RUSHA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 26.01%!
RUSHA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As RUSHA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
RUSHA Yearly Dividends per shareRUSHA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

19.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUSHA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RUSHA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.14%
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RUSHA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRUSHA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
RUSHA Dividend Payout.RUSHA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUSHA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RUSH ENTERPRISES INC-CL A

NASDAQ:RUSHA (7/11/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 53.69 0 (0%)

53.69

-0.4 (-0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Inst Owners107.26%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change4.48%
Market Cap4.18B
Analysts88
Price Target61.71 (14.94%)
Short Float %7.22%
Short Ratio9.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.33%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
DP19.14%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date05-12 2025-05-12 (0.18)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(2)5.81%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(4)23.1%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.77%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)11.28%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)14.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.63%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.19%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.54%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15
Fwd PE 12.52
P/S 0.54
P/FCF 8.97
P/OCF 4.5
P/B 1.93
P/tB 2.4
EV/EBITDA 6.54
EPS(TTM)3.58
EY6.67%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY7.99%
FCF(TTM)5.99
FCFY11.15%
OCF(TTM)11.93
OCFY22.21%
SpS100.02
BVpS27.85
TBVpS22.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.83
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.25%
ROE 13.52%
ROCE 14.99%
ROIC 8.37%
ROICexc 8.87%
ROICexgc 9.98%
OM 5.76%
PM (TTM) 3.76%
GM 19.26%
FCFM 5.98%
ROA(3y)8.26%
ROA(5y)7.27%
ROE(3y)18.4%
ROE(5y)16.14%
ROIC(3y)10.25%
ROIC(5y)8.85%
ROICexc(3y)10.85%
ROICexc(5y)9.45%
ROICexgc(3y)12.34%
ROICexgc(5y)10.82%
ROCE(3y)18.8%
ROCE(5y)15.85%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.3%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.84%
OM growth 3Y-0.3%
OM growth 5Y9.86%
PM growth 3Y-6.12%
PM growth 5Y9.84%
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y2.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.46
Debt/EBITDA 2.28
Cap/Depr 192.03%
Cap/Sales 5.94%
Interest Coverage 6.28
Cash Conversion 134.65%
Profit Quality 159.05%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.32
Altman-Z 3.69
F-Score6
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)157.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.95%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.52%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-17.05%
EPS Next Y-11.91%
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.29%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-1.13%
Revenue Next Year-1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.29%
EBIT growth 3Y14.7%
EBIT growth 5Y16.54%
EBIT Next Year35.25%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y622.18%
FCF growth 3Y-9.91%
FCF growth 5Y7.85%
OCF growth 1Y163.45%
OCF growth 3Y13.63%
OCF growth 5Y8.02%