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RUTH'S HOSPITALITY GROUP INC (RUTH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:RUTH - US7833321091 - Common Stock

21.49 USD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
Last: 6/13/2023, 8:00:02 PM
21.5 USD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
After Hours: 6/13/2023, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, RUTH scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RUTH was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. RUTH has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RUTH is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RUTH was profitable.
In the past year RUTH had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years RUTH 4 years were profitable.
RUTH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
RUTH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRUTH 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 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

RUTH has a better Return On Assets (7.89%) than 80.14% of its industry peers.
RUTH's Return On Equity of 28.32% is amongst the best of the industry. RUTH outperforms 82.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.46%, RUTH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.89%
ROE 28.32%
ROIC 12.46%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
RUTH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUTH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.66%, RUTH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUTH has remained more or less at the same level.
RUTH's Operating Margin of 10.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUTH outperforms 64.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUTH has declined.
RUTH has a worse Gross Margin (26.05%) than 78.01% of its industry peers.
RUTH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.4%
PM (TTM) 7.66%
GM 26.05%
OM growth 3Y-2.18%
OM growth 5Y-2.77%
PM growth 3Y-5.4%
PM growth 5Y1.02%
GM growth 3Y-0.65%
GM growth 5Y-0.68%
RUTH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUTH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RUTH is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for RUTH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RUTH has been reduced compared to a year ago.
RUTH Yearly Shares OutstandingRUTH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10M 20M 30M
RUTH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRUTH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.63 indicates that RUTH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RUTH has a Altman-Z score of 2.63. This is in the better half of the industry: RUTH outperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUTH is 0.43, which is an excellent value as it means it would take RUTH, only 0.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RUTH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.43) than 91.49% of its industry peers.
RUTH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.11, RUTH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.43
Altman-Z 2.63
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC8.36%
RUTH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRUTH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

RUTH has a Current Ratio of 0.46. This is a bad value and indicates that RUTH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.46, RUTH is doing worse than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that RUTH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RUTH (0.39) is worse than 80.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.46
Quick Ratio 0.39
RUTH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRUTH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 50M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.92% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, RUTH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.24% on average per year.
RUTH shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.39%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.05% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.92%
EPS 3Y-3.38%
EPS 5Y3.24%
EPS Q2Q%12.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.39%
Revenue growth 3Y2.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.05%
Sales Q2Q%8.5%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.68% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, RUTH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.6%
EPS Next 2Y1.68%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y7.1%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
RUTH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRUTH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
RUTH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRUTH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.16, RUTH is valued correctly.
RUTH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RUTH is cheaper than 73.76% of the companies in the same industry.
RUTH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.11, the valuation of RUTH can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUTH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RUTH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.16
Fwd PE 16.11
RUTH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUTH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

76.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUTH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RUTH is valued a bit cheaper than 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.75
EV/EBITDA 8.89
RUTH Per share dataRUTH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RUTH does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of RUTH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)10.07
PEG (5Y)4.99
EPS Next 2Y1.68%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RUTH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.98%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
RUTH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.66. RUTH pays more dividend than 90.07% of the companies in the same industry.
RUTH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.98%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of RUTH grows each year by 8.05%, which is quite nice.
RUTH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
RUTH Yearly Dividends per shareRUTH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

49.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUTH. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
RUTH's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.38%
EPS Next 2Y1.68%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RUTH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRUTH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 20M -20M 40M 60M
RUTH Dividend Payout.RUTH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUTH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RUTH'S HOSPITALITY GROUP INC

NASDAQ:RUTH (6/13/2023, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 21.5 +0.01 (+0.05%)

21.49

+0.01 (+0.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)05-05 2023-05-05/amc
Earnings (Next)08-03 2023-08-03/bmo
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.58%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap690.54M
Revenue(TTM)516.58M
Net Income(TTM)39.55M
Analysts78
Price Target19.64 (-8.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.98%
Yearly Dividend0.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.05%
DP49.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.68%
Max EPS beat(2)13.76%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.44%
Max EPS beat(4)40.28%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.32%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.16
Fwd PE 16.11
P/S 1.34
P/FCF 19.75
P/OCF 8.62
P/B 4.95
P/tB 13.9
EV/EBITDA 8.89
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY6.19%
EPS(NY)1.33
Fwd EY6.21%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY5.06%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY11.61%
SpS16.08
BVpS4.35
TBVpS1.55
PEG (NY)10.07
PEG (5Y)4.99
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.89%
ROE 28.32%
ROCE N/A
ROIC 12.46%
ROICexc 13.01%
ROICexgc 17.29%
OM 10.4%
PM (TTM) 7.66%
GM 26.05%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-24.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.16%
OM growth 3Y-2.18%
OM growth 5Y-2.77%
PM growth 3Y-5.4%
PM growth 5Y1.02%
GM growth 3Y-0.65%
GM growth 5Y-0.68%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.43
Debt/EBITDA 0.19
Cap/Depr 189.36%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 88.42%
Current Ratio 0.46
Quick Ratio 0.39
Altman-Z 2.63
F-Score5
WACC8.36%
ROIC/WACC1.49
Cap/Depr(3y)118.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)135.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.92%
EPS 3Y-3.38%
EPS 5Y3.24%
EPS Q2Q%12.9%
EPS Next Y1.6%
EPS Next 2Y1.68%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.39%
Revenue growth 3Y2.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.05%
Sales Q2Q%8.5%
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y7.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.25%
EBIT growth 3Y0.39%
EBIT growth 5Y1.17%
EBIT Next Year69.5%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y36.17%
FCF growth 3Y-21.12%
FCF growth 5Y-15.66%
OCF growth 1Y144.85%
OCF growth 3Y-2.68%
OCF growth 5Y-0.44%

RUTH'S HOSPITALITY GROUP INC / RUTH FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for RUTH stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RUTH.


What is the valuation status of RUTH'S HOSPITALITY GROUP INC (RUTH) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to RUTH'S HOSPITALITY GROUP INC (RUTH). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of RUTH stock?

RUTH'S HOSPITALITY GROUP INC (RUTH) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for RUTH stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RUTH'S HOSPITALITY GROUP INC (RUTH) is 16.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.95.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for RUTH stock?

The dividend rating of RUTH'S HOSPITALITY GROUP INC (RUTH) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.38%.