Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -155.2x · EV/EBITDA 58.0x · ROE -1.5%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $669M | $530M | $611M | $810M | $901M | $1.2B | $1.2B | $836M | $941M | $1.0B | $1.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $653M | $513M | $603M | $797M | $839M | $1.2B | $1.1B | $803M | $903M | $938M | $917M |
| P/E Ratio → | -155.19 | — | 19.98 | 16.77 | 10.21 | 7.75 | 12.78 | 25.84 | 18.48 | 19.19 | 11.48 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.23 | 0.97 | 1.14 | 1.49 | 1.51 | 1.65 | 2.03 | 2.04 | 1.90 | 1.92 | 1.51 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.40 | 1.87 | 1.91 | 2.44 | 2.84 | 3.32 | 4.37 | 2.93 | 3.56 | 4.35 | 3.78 |
| P/FCF | 17.41 | 13.78 | 17.61 | 44.71 | 18.20 | 8.41 | 9.67 | 28.55 | 8.61 | 14.82 | 14.43 |
| P/OCF | 12.33 | 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
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| 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 | 57.98 | 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 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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% |
| 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% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| 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 | -75.18 | -75.18 | 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)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| 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 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | 1.5% | 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% |
| 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 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.5% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 11.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.4% | 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 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RGR stock.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -155.2x. The historical average is 16.4x.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 58.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.9x.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -1.5%. The historical average is 21.8%.
Based on historical data, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -155.2x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.49%.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has 16.4% gross margin and -2.1% operating margin.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.2x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Volatile profitability and margin compression
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Valuation Reflects Cyclical Recovery Hope
The forward P/E of 23.36 and EV/EBITDA of 10.21 suggest the market is pricing in a significant earnings recovery from the depressed TTM figures, which show a negative P/E of -138.00, indicating the stock is trading on future expectations rather than current profitability.
The stark divergence between the negative trailing P/E and the positive forward multiples implies analysts expect a sharp rebound in earnings, likely from the recent 19.3% revenue growth surge. However, the current EV/EBITDA of 51.40 on a trailing basis underscores the severity of the recent operational crisis, particularly the 2025Q2 trough. The valuation appears to be pricing a cyclical upturn, but the sustainability of this recovery is questionable given the historical margin volatility.
Margin Recovery Masks Structural Weakness
Gross margin has rebounded to 21.3% in 2026Q2 from a severe low of 3.9% in 2025Q2, yet the operating margin of 4.8% remains well below the 7.8% peak seen in 2024Q4, suggesting cost pressures and operational inefficiencies are limiting the translation of sales growth into profit.
The dramatic swing in gross margin indicates significant volatility in input costs and production efficiency, a key risk for this manufacturing business. The fact that operating margin has not recovered proportionally to gross margin points to persistent SG&A expense pressure, as noted in prior analysis. This disconnect suggests the company's true earning power is currently impaired, and the recent profitability improvement may be more cyclical than structural.
Returns on Capital Remain Subdued
ROIC has recovered to 2.2% in 2026Q2 from a negative -5.4% in 2025Q2, but remains significantly below the 2.8% level of 2024Q4, indicating that the company is not yet generating returns that exceed its cost of capital and is in a phase of capital recovery rather than compounding.
The trajectory of ROIC, which swung from positive to deeply negative and is now modestly positive, highlights the cyclical and capital-intensive nature of the business. The current ROIC of 2.2% is likely below the company's weighted average cost of capital, implying value erosion. The driver appears to be margin recovery rather than improved capital efficiency, as asset turnover has only marginally increased from 0.36 to 0.44 over the period.
Minimal Leverage Provides Cyclical Buffer
With a debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.01 and a debt-to-EBITDA of 0.20, RGR maintains an exceptionally conservative balance sheet, which appears to be a deliberate strategy to weather the severe operational volatility evident in its recent earnings history.
The near-zero leverage is a critical structural feature for a company experiencing such dramatic profitability swings, as seen in the 2025Q2 net loss. This conservative posture minimizes financial risk and covenant concerns during downturns. However, it also suggests the company is not utilizing leverage to enhance returns, which, combined with low ROIC, contributes to the subdued valuation multiples relative to a more leveraged peer.
The Misleading Safety of the Current Ratio
The current ratio of 3.35 in 2026Q2 appears strong but is misleading for this business model, as it has declined sharply from 5.17 in 2024Q1 and is heavily influenced by cyclical inventory levels, which can tie up cash and become obsolete in a demand downturn.
For a manufacturer like RGR, the current ratio is a poor standalone liquidity metric because it includes inventory, which is a significant and volatile component of its working capital. The quick ratio, at 1.85, provides a more conservative view but still includes receivables. The real liquidity strength is better assessed by the absolute cash position of $30.7M and the minimal debt load, which provide a true buffer against operational stress, not the headline current ratio.