Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Aerospace & Defense
EV/EBITDA
↑
55.44
↑+250% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.84
30Y Low3.3·High58.5
P/FCF
↑
16.66
↓-19% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.54
30Y Low4.2·High68.8
P/B Ratio
↓
2.30
-7% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.48
30Y Low1.3·High9.4
ROE
↓
-1.5%
↑-107% vs avg
5yr avg: 19.7%
30Y Low-1%·High81%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
0.16
↑+218% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.05
30Y Low0.0·High0.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
RGR Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.7x P/FCF, 19% below the 5-year average of 20.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $641M | $530M | $611M | $810M | $901M | $1.2B | $1.2B | $836M | $941M | $1.0B | $1.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $624M | $513M | $603M | $797M | $839M | $1.2B | $1.1B | $803M | $903M | $938M | $917M |
| P/E Ratio → | -148.85 | — | 19.98 | 16.77 | 10.21 | 7.75 | 12.78 | 25.84 | 18.48 | 19.19 | 11.48 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.17 | 0.97 | 1.14 | 1.49 | 1.51 | 1.65 | 2.03 | 2.04 | 1.90 | 1.92 | 1.51 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.30 | 1.87 | 1.91 | 2.44 | 2.84 | 3.32 | 4.37 | 2.93 | 3.56 | 4.35 | 3.78 |
| P/FCF | 16.66 | 13.78 | 17.61 | 44.71 | 18.20 | 8.41 | 9.67 | 28.55 | 8.61 | 14.82 | 14.43 |
| P/OCF | 11.80 | 9.76 | 11.01 | 23.88 | 11.66 | 7.01 | 8.04 | 16.86 | 7.86 | 9.90 | 9.58 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
RGR EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 55.4x EBITDA, 250% above its 5-year average of 15.8x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 301% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.94 | 1.12 | 1.46 | 1.41 | 1.63 | 2.00 | 1.96 | 1.82 | 1.80 | 1.38 |
| EV / EBITDA | 55.44 | 45.60 | 11.22 | 10.70 | 6.49 | 5.18 | 7.76 | 11.69 | 9.12 | 8.48 | 5.40 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 15.91 | 13.49 | 7.73 | 5.75 | 9.39 | 18.58 | 13.07 | 12.06 | 6.74 |
| EV / FCF | — | 13.35 | 17.37 | 43.99 | 16.94 | 8.28 | 9.52 | 27.41 | 8.26 | 13.88 | 13.18 |
RGR Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. earns an operating margin of -2.1%, below the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 9.6% to -2.1% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -1.5% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 16.4% | 16.4% | 21.4% | 24.6% | 30.2% | 38.3% | 33.7% | 24.3% | 27.1% | 29.5% | 33.0% |
| Operating Margin | -2.1% | -2.1% | 5.9% | 9.6% | 17.4% | 27.8% | 20.9% | 9.6% | 13.5% | 14.6% | 20.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | -0.8% | -0.8% | 5.7% | 8.9% | 14.8% | 21.3% | 15.9% | 7.9% | 10.3% | 10.0% | 13.2% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -1.5% | -1.5% | 9.4% | 14.9% | 26.0% | 49.6% | 32.9% | 11.7% | 20.6% | 21.0% | 35.4% |
| ROA | -1.2% | -1.2% | 7.8% | 10.9% | 19.1% | 39.4% | 25.9% | 9.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% | 26.1% |
| ROIC | -3.0% | -3.0% | 7.5% | 13.6% | 25.9% | 51.6% | 35.9% | 12.4% | 25.6% | 33.2% | 59.8% |
| ROCE | -3.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 15.8% | 30.1% | 64.3% | 43.0% | 14.3% | 27.0% | 30.2% | 52.9% |
RGR Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.2x, which is very conservative (95% below the sector average of 3.2x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $18M exceeds total debt of $2M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.06 | -0.03 | -0.04 | -0.20 | -0.05 | -0.07 | -0.12 | -0.15 | -0.28 | -0.33 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.48 | -1.48 | -0.15 | -0.17 | -0.48 | -0.09 | -0.13 | -0.48 | -0.39 | -0.57 | -0.51 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.43 | -0.24 | -0.72 | -1.26 | -0.14 | -0.15 | -1.13 | -0.35 | -0.94 | -1.25 |
| Interest Coverage | -123.53 | -123.53 | 371.34 | 287.95 | 423.96 | 1260.72 | 634.41 | 225.10 | 209.22 | 511.83 | 731.76 |
Net cash position: cash ($18M) exceeds total debt ($2M)
RGR Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s current ratio of 3.87x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.80x 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 4.29x to 3.87x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.87 | 3.87 | 4.25 | 4.29 | 2.22 | 4.26 | 2.87 | 4.07 | 3.26 | 3.17 | 2.76 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.80 | 1.80 | 2.99 | 3.03 | 1.82 | 3.69 | 2.51 | 3.61 | 2.82 | 2.41 | 2.09 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.73 | 1.86 | 1.38 | 2.87 | 1.73 | 2.69 | 2.15 | 1.21 | 1.08 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.60 | 1.39 | 1.36 | 1.23 | 1.65 | 1.63 | 1.18 | 1.48 | 1.84 | 1.87 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.03 | 4.03 | 5.51 | 5.14 | 6.40 | 10.29 | 12.98 | 10.99 | 11.50 | 9.27 | 8.16 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 43.12 | 45.75 | 40.18 | 40.09 | 28.49 | 37.13 | 46.80 | 33.16 | 41.99 | 38.15 |
RGR Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. returns 5.6% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.6% dividend yield and 4.1% buyback yield.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 13.7% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 38.7% | 229.8% | 48.4% | 37.9% | 126.0% | 44.3% | 37.7% | 45.8% | 37.5% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 12.9% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| FCF Yield | 6.0% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.5% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 11.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.6% | 6.8% | 7.6% | 15.1% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $16M | $17M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $19M |
Peer Comparison
Compare RGR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RGRYou | $641M | -148.9 | 55.4 | 16.7 | 16.4% | -2.1% | -1.5% | -3.0% | 0.2 |
 SWBI | $715M | 39.2 | 12.4 | 6.3 | 26.9% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% | 0.9 |
 OLN | $3B | -59.5 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 7.4% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.7% | 5.3 |
 CODI | $761M | -3.3 | 14.2 | — | 38.5% | 2.3% | -41.5% | 1.0% | 10.4 |
 KTOS | $10B | 417.0 | 112.5 | — | 22.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.1 |
 AXON | $34B | 280.4 | 1651.5 | 454.4 | 59.7% | -2.2% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 90.6 |
 POWW | $251M | -1.9 | — | — | 86.9% | -120.9% | -45.1% | -17.6% | — |
 CLFD | $554M | -69.7 | 65.6 | 22.4 | 33.7% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 0.6% | 1.1 |
 ASO | $3B | 9.4 | 7.6 | 14.8 | 34.8% | 8.5% | 18.0% | 10.6% | 3.0 |
 SPWH | $53M | -1.1 | 19.0 | 6.0 | 30.9% | -1.2% | -23.6% | -1.6% | 17.0 |
 CACC | $6B | 15.4 | 10.5 | 5.7 | 98.7% | 47.6% | 25.9% | 10.4% | 5.6 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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RGR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RGR stock.
What is Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -148.9x. The historical average is 16.4x.
What is Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 55.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.9x.
What is Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s ROE?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -1.5%. The historical average is 21.8%.
Is RGR stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -148.9x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.55%.
What are Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s profit margins?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has 16.4% gross margin and -2.1% operating margin.
How much debt does Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. have?
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.2x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.