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

USA - NASDAQ:RUSHA - US7818462092 - Common Stock

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Last: 10/8/2025, 8:13:14 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RUSHA. RUSHA was compared to 49 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUSHA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RUSHA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make RUSHA suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RUSHA had positive earnings in the past year.
RUSHA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RUSHA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years RUSHA had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of RUSHA (6.08%) is better than 65.31% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.31%, RUSHA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.22% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUSHA outperforms 65.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUSHA is in line with the industry average of 10.03%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.08%
ROE 13.31%
ROIC 8.07%
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 (3.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RUSHA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RUSHA has a Operating Margin (5.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of RUSHA (19.34%) is worse than 79.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.65%
PM (TTM) 3.73%
GM 19.34%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RUSHA is still creating some value.
RUSHA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
RUSHA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 3.55 indicates that RUSHA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RUSHA has a better Altman-Z score (3.55) than 63.27% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.04. This is a neutral value as RUSHA would need 4.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RUSHA's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 67.35% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating RUSHA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, RUSHA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 4.04
Altman-Z 3.55
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.98%
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 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that RUSHA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RUSHA has a Current ratio of 1.39. This is in the lower half of the industry: RUSHA underperforms 67.35% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. 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's Quick ratio of 0.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA is outperformed by 87.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
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

RUSHA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.65%.
RUSHA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.22% yearly.
RUSHA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.81%.
RUSHA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.65%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-7.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.75%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, RUSHA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.47% on average per year.
RUSHA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.64%
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.42 indicates a correct valuation of RUSHA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUSHA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.91. RUSHA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.92, the valuation of RUSHA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUSHA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RUSHA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.30.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 10.92
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

91.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
RUSHA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHA is cheaper than 93.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.8
EV/EBITDA 6.16
RUSHA Per share dataRUSHA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RUSHA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%, RUSHA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.77, RUSHA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.43, RUSHA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.43%

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

RUSHA pays out 19.96% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RUSHA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.96%
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
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 (10/8/2025, 8:13:14 PM)

After market: 50.63 0 (0%)

50.63

+0.95 (+1.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners107.39%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap3.94B
Analysts86.67
Price Target61.2 (20.88%)
Short Float %5.89%
Short Ratio9.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.43%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.01%
DP19.96%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date08-12 2025-08-12 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(2)13.48%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(4)14.15%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.59%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.27%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)14.02%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.05%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.78%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.6%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.23%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 10.92
P/S 0.51
P/FCF 9.8
P/OCF 4.45
P/B 1.83
P/tB 2.3
EV/EBITDA 6.16
EPS(TTM)3.51
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY9.15%
FCF(TTM)5.17
FCFY10.21%
OCF(TTM)11.37
OCFY22.46%
SpS98.73
BVpS27.66
TBVpS21.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.08%
ROE 13.31%
ROCE 14.48%
ROIC 8.07%
ROICexc 8.51%
ROICexgc 9.61%
OM 5.65%
PM (TTM) 3.73%
GM 19.34%
FCFM 5.23%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 4.04
Debt/EBITDA 2.33
Cap/Depr 196.02%
Cap/Sales 6.28%
Interest Coverage 6.5
Cash Conversion 130.1%
Profit Quality 140.38%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 0.32
Altman-Z 3.55
F-Score5
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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)-6.65%
EPS 3Y-3.65%
EPS 5Y8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-7.22%
EPS Next Y-11.64%
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y15.04%
Revenue growth 5Y6.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.75%
Revenue Next Year-4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.86%
EBIT growth 3Y14.7%
EBIT growth 5Y16.54%
EBIT Next Year37.74%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1321.86%
FCF growth 3Y-9.91%
FCF growth 5Y7.85%
OCF growth 1Y152.77%
OCF growth 3Y13.63%
OCF growth 5Y8.02%