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

USA - NASDAQ:RUSHA - US7818462092 - Common Stock

55.78 USD
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Last: 9/17/2025, 8:02:09 PM
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After Hours: 9/17/2025, 8:02:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

RUSHA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUSHA has an average financial health and profitability rating. RUSHA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RUSHA was profitable.
In the past year RUSHA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years RUSHA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RUSHA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 64.00% of its industry peers.
RUSHA has a Return On Equity (13.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.07%, RUSHA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUSHA is in line with the industry average of 10.24%.
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

RUSHA has a Profit Margin (3.73%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RUSHA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of RUSHA (5.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUSHA has grown nicely.
RUSHA has a worse Gross Margin (19.34%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
RUSHA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

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

RUSHA has an Altman-Z score of 3.66. This indicates that RUSHA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.66, RUSHA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUSHA (4.04) is better than 64.00% 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.
RUSHA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHA outperforms 46.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 4.04
Altman-Z 3.66
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.08%
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.
The Current ratio of RUSHA (1.39) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that RUSHA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RUSHA has a Quick ratio of 0.32. This is amonst the worse of the industry: RUSHA underperforms 88.00% 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.
Looking at the last year, RUSHA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.81% in the last year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.57% on average over the next years.
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-10.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
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 decreasing.
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

RUSHA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.89.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUSHA is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.17, RUSHA is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUSHA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RUSHA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.89
Fwd PE 13.17
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

90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RUSHA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.79
EV/EBITDA 6.86
RUSHA Per share dataRUSHA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of RUSHA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RUSHA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%.
RUSHA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.75.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.32, RUSHA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%

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.
RUSHA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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

19.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUSHA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
RUSHA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.96%
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
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 (9/17/2025, 8:02:09 PM)

After market: 55.78 0 (0%)

55.78

-0.4 (-0.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners108.28%
Inst Owner Change1.01%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change-3.77%
Market Cap4.34B
Analysts88
Price Target61.2 (9.72%)
Short Float %6%
Short Ratio10.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%
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)1.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.89
Fwd PE 13.17
P/S 0.56
P/FCF 10.79
P/OCF 4.91
P/B 2.02
P/tB 2.54
EV/EBITDA 6.86
EPS(TTM)3.51
EY6.29%
EPS(NY)4.24
Fwd EY7.59%
FCF(TTM)5.17
FCFY9.27%
OCF(TTM)11.37
OCFY20.38%
SpS98.73
BVpS27.66
TBVpS21.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.93
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 3.66
F-Score5
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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-10.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.57%
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 Year35.09%
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%