RGC Resources, Inc. (RGCO) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1995–2024) · Utilities · Regulated Gas
EV/EBITDA
↓
13.96
+5% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.34
30Y Low6.2·High22.6
P/FCF
N/A
—
5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low3.1·High95.1
P/B Ratio
↓
2.16
+9% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.98
30Y Low1.1·High3.5
ROE
↓
11.3%
↓+341% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.6%
30Y Low-33%·High37%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
5.39
↓-4% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.60
30Y Low1.0·High6.9
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
RGCO Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
RGC Resources, Inc. trades at 19.8x earnings, 12% above its 5-year average of 17.8x, sitting at the 86th percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Utilities sector median P/E of 19.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $238M | $229M | $172M | $192M | $186M | $191M | $236M | $206M | $207M | $113M | $96M |
| Enterprise Value | $385M | $377M | $311M | $323M | $318M | $315M | $338M | $276M | $269M | $146M | $125M |
| P/E Ratio → | 19.84 | 19.46 | 15.18 | — | 18.44 | 18.04 | 27.07 | 28.12 | 33.22 | 19.49 | 18.71 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.81 | 2.71 | 1.76 | 2.28 | 2.47 | 2.78 | 3.47 | 3.14 | 3.33 | 1.91 | 1.40 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.16 | 2.12 | 1.70 | 2.06 | 1.87 | 2.15 | 2.84 | 2.58 | 3.45 | 2.03 | 1.81 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32.08 |
| P/OCF | 13.63 | 13.15 | 7.22 | 12.35 | 16.08 | 14.90 | 16.07 | 15.22 | 15.97 | 7.58 | 5.70 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
RGCO EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
RGC Resources, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 14.0x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 13.3x. The Utilities sector median is 11.5x, placing the stock at a 21% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 4.45 | 3.20 | 3.84 | 4.23 | 4.58 | 4.97 | 4.21 | 4.31 | 2.47 | 1.83 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.96 | 13.66 | 11.25 | 13.40 | 13.56 | 14.81 | 22.58 | 14.75 | 14.88 | 8.63 | 8.21 |
| EV / EBIT | 22.56 | 17.16 | 15.26 | — | 17.75 | 24.93 | 22.58 | 21.78 | 22.46 | 13.15 | 12.78 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41.92 |
RGCO Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
RGC Resources, Inc. earns an operating margin of 20.2%, roughly in line with the Utilities sector average. Operating margins have expanded from 17.7% to 20.2% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 11.3% is modest. ROIC of 5.2% represents adequate returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 35.8% | 35.8% | 30.5% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 41.0% | 31.0% | 31.2% | 52.7% | 53.4% | 44.3% |
| Operating Margin | 20.2% | 20.2% | 18.1% | 17.7% | 19.7% | 19.1% | 10.8% | 17.7% | 18.7% | 19.0% | 14.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.9% | 13.9% | 11.6% | -37.7% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 12.8% | 11.1% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.7% | -32.9% | 10.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 10.5% | 10.8% | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| ROA | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | -10.6% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| ROIC | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.0% | 3.3% | 6.4% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| ROCE | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 6.4% | 7.6% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
RGCO Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
RGC Resources, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 5.4x, which is highly leveraged (8% above the sector average of 5.0x). Net debt stands at $148M ($149M total debt minus $894185 cash). Interest coverage of just 2.6x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.40 | 1.47 | 1.41 | 1.39 | 1.24 | 0.88 | 1.02 | 0.60 | 0.57 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.10 | 5.68 | 5.99 | 5.83 | 6.91 | 3.76 | 3.40 | 1.99 | 1.99 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.37 | 1.39 | 1.41 | 1.32 | 1.39 | 1.22 | 0.88 | 1.02 | 0.59 | 0.56 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.35 | 5.35 | 5.05 | 5.43 | 5.63 | 5.81 | 6.80 | 3.75 | 3.39 | 1.95 | 1.93 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9.84 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.63 | 2.63 | 3.15 | 3.32 | 3.65 | 3.28 | 2.04 | 4.71 | 6.08 | 6.85 | 6.62 |
RGCO Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
The current ratio of 0.87x is below 1.0, meaning current liabilities exceed current assets. The quick ratio of 0.52x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 1.59x to 0.87x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.81 | 1.59 | 0.97 | 0.87 | 0.76 | 0.65 | 1.09 | 0.54 | 0.79 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.42 | 0.78 | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.41 | 0.29 | 0.48 | 0.25 | 0.40 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.22 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.46 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.28 | 5.28 | 5.26 | 3.20 | 5.58 | 6.01 | 6.28 | 5.28 | 3.38 | 3.33 | 4.16 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
RGCO Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
RGC Resources, Inc. returns 3.5% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. A payout ratio of 68.8% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 5.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 68.8% | 68.8% | 69.1% | — | 59.5% | 54.1% | 60.0% | 63.7% | 66.0% | 65.6% | 70.7% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.0% | 5.1% | 6.6% | — | 5.4% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.5% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $10M | $10M | $9M | $8M | $8M | $8M | $8M | $7M | $7M | $7M |
Peer Comparison
Compare RGCO with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RGCOYou | $238M | 19.8 | 14.0 | — | 35.8% | 20.2% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 5.4 |
 MSEX | $950M | 21.7 | 15.7 | — | 39.2% | 27.9% | 9.1% | 4.7% | 4.8 |
 YORW | $463M | 20.9 | 16.6 | — | 54.8% | 35.8% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 5.5 |
 ARTNA | $328M | 14.4 | 10.3 | — | 37.2% | 31.5% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 3.7 |
 GWRS | $202M | 63.7 | 9.1 | — | 44.9% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 0.3 |
 NJR | $6B | 16.5 | 14.9 | — | 21.4% | 21.4% | 14.6% | 5.5% | 6.0 |
 SR | $5B | 19.7 | 12.6 | — | 78.1% | 21.2% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 6.4 |
 OTTR | $4B | 13.6 | 9.6 | 38.1 | 27.8% | 26.5% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 2.4 |
 MGEE | $3B | 21.7 | 13.7 | — | 97.3% | 22.9% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 3.3 |
 EQT | $36B | 17.3 | 7.6 | 12.6 | 48.9% | 34.7% | 7.9% | 6.9% | 1.4 |
 CNX | $5B | 9.2 | 5.6 | 9.7 | 47.2% | 36.8% | 15.0% | 9.0% | 1.8 |
| Utilities Median | — | 19.7 | 11.5 | 15.4 | 40.7% | 19.8% | 9.4% | 4.9% | 5.0 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RGCO stock.
What is RGC Resources, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
RGC Resources, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 19.8x. The historical average is 16.8x. This places it at the 86th percentile of its historical range.
What is RGC Resources, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
RGC Resources, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.2x.
What is RGC Resources, Inc.'s ROE?
RGC Resources, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 11.3%. The historical average is 9.6%.
Is RGCO stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, RGC Resources, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 19.8x. This is at the 86th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is RGC Resources, Inc.'s dividend yield?
RGC Resources, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.46% with a payout ratio of 68.8%.
What are RGC Resources, Inc.'s profit margins?
RGC Resources, Inc. has 35.8% gross margin and 20.2% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does RGC Resources, Inc. have?
RGC Resources, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 5.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.