RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B (RUSHB)

US7818463082 - Common Stock

42.59  +0.65 (+1.55%)

Fundamental Rating

4

RUSHB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 51 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While RUSHB is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. RUSHB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RUSHB was profitable.
RUSHB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RUSHB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years RUSHB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of RUSHB (7.95%) is better than 74.51% of its industry peers.
RUSHB has a Return On Equity of 18.56%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUSHB outperforms 54.90% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.17%, RUSHB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUSHB is in line with the industry average of 11.53%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.95%
ROE 18.56%
ROIC 10.17%
ROA(3y)8.64%
ROA(5y)6.79%
ROE(3y)19.15%
ROE(5y)15.74%
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)8.25%

1.3 Margins

RUSHB has a Profit Margin (4.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUSHB has grown nicely.
RUSHB has a Operating Margin (6.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RUSHB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.10%, RUSHB is doing worse than 80.39% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.46%
PM (TTM) 4.38%
GM 20.1%
OM growth 3Y25.21%
OM growth 5Y12.13%
PM growth 3Y21.76%
PM growth 5Y11.63%
GM growth 3Y2.77%
GM growth 5Y2.57%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RUSHB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUSHB has less shares outstanding
RUSHB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUSHB has a worse debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

RUSHB has an Altman-Z score of 3.62. This indicates that RUSHB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.62, RUSHB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.63% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that RUSHB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RUSHB (0.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.62
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC8.31%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.35 indicates that RUSHB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.35, RUSHB is not doing good in the industry: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.27 indicates that RUSHB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RUSHB has a worse Quick ratio (0.27) than 90.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 0.27

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for RUSHB have decreased by -4.53% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.05% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 11.60% in the past year. This is quite good.
RUSHB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.53%
EPS 3Y26.64%
EPS 5Y10.05%
EPS growth Q2Q-18.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.6%
Revenue growth 3Y18.72%
Revenue growth 5Y7.55%
Revenue growth Q2Q7.78%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, RUSHB will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.10% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-20.57%
EPS Next 2Y-1.1%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y0.41%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.29, the valuation of RUSHB can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUSHB is valued cheaper than 86.27% of the companies in the same industry.
RUSHB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.94, which indicates a correct valuation of RUSHB.
70.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUSHB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
RUSHB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.29
Fwd PE 12.94

4.2 Price Multiples

RUSHB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RUSHB is cheaper than 90.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.99

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RUSHB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y-1.1%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RUSHB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.73, RUSHB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
RUSHB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.57%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of RUSHB grows each year by 42.61%, which is quite nice.
RUSHB has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
RUSHB has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)42.61%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5

5.3 Sustainability

14.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUSHB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.57%
EPS Next 2Y-1.1%
EPS Next 3YN/A

RUSH ENTERPRISES INC - CL B

NASDAQ:RUSHB (5/7/2024, 3:10:11 PM)

42.59

+0.65 (+1.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
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Market Cap3.34B
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PE 10.29
Fwd PE 12.94
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.95%
ROE 18.56%
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OM 6.46%
PM (TTM) 4.38%
GM 20.1%
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Asset Turnover1.82
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Debt/Equity 0.88
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Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 0.27
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EPS 3Y26.64%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y-20.57%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.6%
Revenue growth 3Y18.72%
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