30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Dealerships
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Rush Enterprises, Inc. trades at 21.8x earnings, 82% above its 5-year average of 12.0x, sitting at the 96th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.4x, the stock trades at a premium of 12%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 9.6x P/FCF, 61% below the 5-year average of 24.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.5B | $4.4B | $4.5B | $4.2B | $3.0B | $2.1B | $1.6B | $1.2B | $926M | $1.4B | $857M |
| Enterprise Value | $6.9B | $5.7B | $6.0B | $5.8B | $4.2B | $3.2B | $2.5B | $2.8B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $2.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 21.80 | 16.50 | 14.73 | 12.12 | 7.63 | 8.89 | 13.80 | 8.17 | 6.66 | 8.15 | 21.16 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.74 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.53 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.33 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.30 | 0.20 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.59 | 1.96 | 2.07 | 2.23 | 1.69 | 1.46 | 1.25 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 1.35 | 0.99 |
| P/FCF | 9.65 | 7.60 | 24.04 | — | 58.19 | 8.42 | 2.53 | 9.07 | — | — | 2.64 |
| P/OCF | 5.68 | 4.47 | 7.24 | 14.24 | 10.15 | 5.09 | 2.08 | 2.75 | 4.30 | 9.17 | 1.64 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 14.8x EBITDA, 79% above its 5-year average of 8.3x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 30% 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 | — | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.74 | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.53 | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.58 | 0.50 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.79 | 12.25 | 8.50 | 7.96 | 5.99 | 6.59 | 7.51 | 7.02 | 6.41 | 8.97 | 8.91 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.46 | 14.52 | 12.75 | 11.32 | 8.38 | 10.25 | 15.45 | 12.71 | 12.18 | 18.48 | 24.35 |
| EV / FCF | — | 9.93 | 32.11 | — | 82.23 | 12.35 | 3.98 | 21.53 | — | — | 6.55 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Rush Enterprises, Inc. earns an operating margin of 5.3%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.9%. Operating margins have compressed from 6.5% to 5.3% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 12.0% is modest. ROIC of 8.2% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
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 | 18.7% | 18.7% | 19.6% | 20.1% | 20.9% | 21.3% | 18.5% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 17.6% | 17.0% |
| Operating Margin | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 6.5% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.0% | 12.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% | 24.2% | 17.7% | 9.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% | 18.1% | 4.8% |
| ROA | 5.8% | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.5% | 11.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| ROIC | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.8% | 13.9% | 10.0% | 4.7% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 2.7% |
| ROCE | 13.3% | 13.3% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 22.4% | 15.2% | 8.0% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 8.9% | 5.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Rush Enterprises, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.3x, which is moderately leveraged (24% below the sector average of 4.4x). Net debt stands at $1.3B ($1.6B total debt minus $213M cash). Interest coverage of 8.5x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.96 | 0.81 | 0.79 | 0.96 | 1.53 | 1.59 | 1.42 | 1.56 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.34 | 3.34 | 2.46 | 2.47 | 2.04 | 2.41 | 3.67 | 4.53 | 4.36 | 4.80 | 5.66 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.86 | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.72 | 1.37 | 1.46 | 1.30 | 1.47 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.14 | 2.22 | 1.75 | 2.10 | 2.73 | 4.06 | 4.02 | 4.40 | 5.32 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.33 | 8.07 | — | 24.04 | 3.94 | 1.45 | 12.46 | — | — | 3.91 |
| Interest Coverage | 8.48 | 8.48 | 6.52 | 9.61 | 25.48 | 126.74 | 16.60 | 7.10 | 9.70 | 11.27 | 5.85 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.40x means Rush Enterprises, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.37x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.35x to 1.40x 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 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.45 | 1.35 | 1.31 | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.14 | 1.13 | 1.17 | 1.12 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.68 | 1.69 | 1.82 | 1.86 | 1.64 | 1.59 | 1.71 | 1.72 | 1.63 | 1.62 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.94 | 3.94 | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.93 | 3.95 | 4.50 | 3.61 | 3.38 | 3.76 | 4.16 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 14.21 | 16.60 | 11.94 | 9.81 | 8.13 | 13.29 | 11.54 | 13.49 | 13.25 | 14.41 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Rush Enterprises, Inc. returns 4.5% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.0% dividend yield and 3.5% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 22.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
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 | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 22.1% | 22.1% | 18.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% | 17.0% | 19.6% | 12.9% | 6.7% | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 13.1% | 11.2% | 7.2% | 12.2% | 15.0% | 12.3% | 4.7% |
| FCF Yield | 10.4% | 13.2% | 4.2% | — | 1.7% | 11.9% | 39.5% | 11.0% | — | — | 37.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.5% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% | 13.0% | 2.4% | 5.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 6.6% | 14.0% | 2.4% | 5.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $81M | $82M | $84M | $86M | $58M | $57M | $56M | $60M | $62M | $60M |
Compare RUSHA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6B | 21.8 | 14.8 | 9.6 | 18.7% | 5.3% | 12.0% | 8.2% | 3.3 | |
| $7B | 9.0 | 11.4 | 34.6 | 15.2% | 3.8% | 12.3% | 5.2% | 8.0 | |
| $4B | 8.0 | 9.4 | 6.7 | 16.6% | 5.6% | 13.3% | 8.0% | 5.8 | |
| $7B | 12.0 | 10.8 | — | 17.0% | 4.8% | 27.1% | 8.5% | 6.4 | |
| $3B | 23.5 | 9.9 | 6.5 | 14.6% | 3.6% | 11.1% | 7.8% | 6.0 | |
| $2B | -7.6 | 126.4 | — | 52.4% | -6.0% | -38.6% | -2.2% | 83.0 | |
| $1B | 37.2 | 18.9 | 26.1 | 53.9% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.3% | 2.0 | |
| $523M | -79.2 | 9.4 | 5.0 | 34.9% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 4.8 | |
| $10B | 16.8 | 10.6 | 15.8 | 48.4% | 32.3% | 35.4% | 22.2% | 2.7 | |
| $60B | 25.3 | 13.4 | 19.8 | 16.2% | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.2% | — | |
| $94B | 33.3 | 20.0 | 39.5 | 25.3% | 11.5% | 23.0% | 16.1% | 1.6 | |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.4 | 11.4 | 15.3 | 36.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 4.4 |
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Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 21.8x. The historical average is 12.7x. This places it at the 96th percentile of its historical range.
Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.8x.
Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 12.0%. The historical average is 12.6%.
Based on historical data, Rush Enterprises, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 21.8x. This is at the 96th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.01% with a payout ratio of 22.1%.
Rush Enterprises, Inc. has 18.7% gross margin and 5.3% operating margin.
Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.3x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.