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RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:RUSHB - Nasdaq - US7818463082 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

52.46  -1.19 (-2.22%)

After market: 52.46 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall RUSHB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RUSHB against 48 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUSHB has an average financial health and profitability rating. RUSHB 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 RUSHB was profitable.
In the past year RUSHB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years RUSHB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RUSHB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RUSHB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRUSHB 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%, RUSHB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.52%, RUSHB is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.37%, RUSHB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUSHB 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%
RUSHB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUSHB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 3.76%, RUSHB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RUSHB has a Operating Margin (5.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RUSHB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.26%, RUSHB is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUSHB has grown nicely.
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%
RUSHB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUSHB 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 RUSHB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUSHB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, RUSHB has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for RUSHB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
RUSHB Yearly Shares OutstandingRUSHB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
RUSHB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRUSHB 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 3.66 indicates that RUSHB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RUSHB's Altman-Z score of 3.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUSHB outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
RUSHB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.46. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RUSHB would need 3.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUSHB (3.46) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that RUSHB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RUSHB (0.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.46
Altman-Z 3.66
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC9.69%
RUSHB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRUSHB 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

RUSHB has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that RUSHB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RUSHB (1.44) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that RUSHB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RUSHB has a worse Quick ratio (0.32) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.32
RUSHB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRUSHB 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

RUSHB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.52%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
RUSHB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.29%.
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

RUSHB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.24% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.79% on average over the next years.
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.
RUSHB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRUSHB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2B 4B 6B 8B
RUSHB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRUSHB 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 14.65 indicates a correct valuation of RUSHB.
RUSHB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHB is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. RUSHB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.23, which indicates a correct valuation of RUSHB.
79.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUSHB to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.44), we can say RUSHB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.65
Fwd PE 12.23
RUSHB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUSHB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

RUSHB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHB is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHB is cheaper than 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.76
EV/EBITDA 6.36
RUSHB Per share dataRUSHB 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 RUSHB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.78
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RUSHB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
RUSHB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.91.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, RUSHB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%

5.2 History

The dividend of RUSHB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 26.01%!
RUSHB has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As RUSHB 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
RUSHB Yearly Dividends per shareRUSHB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

RUSHB pays out 19.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
RUSHB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.14%
EPS Next 2Y7.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RUSHB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRUSHB 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
RUSHB Dividend Payout.RUSHB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUSHB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B

NASDAQ:RUSHB (7/18/2025, 8:10:33 PM)

After market: 52.46 0 (0%)

52.46

-1.19 (-2.22%)

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 Change-0.35%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.08B
Analysts88
Price Target63.23 (20.53%)
Short Float %0.15%
Short Ratio1.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%
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)-2.58%
PT rev (3m)-14.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.55%
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 14.65
Fwd PE 12.23
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 8.76
P/OCF 4.4
P/B 1.88
P/tB 2.35
EV/EBITDA 6.36
EPS(TTM)3.58
EY6.82%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY8.18%
FCF(TTM)5.99
FCFY11.41%
OCF(TTM)11.93
OCFY22.73%
SpS100.02
BVpS27.85
TBVpS22.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.78
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 3.66
F-Score6
WACC9.69%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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%