(RGCO) RGC Resources - Ratings and Ratios
Natural Gas, Biogas, Liquefied Gas
RGCO EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: RGCO RGC Resources
RGC Resources Inc is a US-based energy services company that distributes natural gas to various customers in Roanoke, Virginia, and surrounding areas. With a history dating back to 1883, the company has established a strong presence in the region, operating an extensive network of approximately 1,180 miles of transmission and distribution pipelines, as well as a liquefied natural gas storage facility and eleven metering stations. Additionally, RGC Resources is exploring alternative energy sources, including biogas production.
From a performance perspective, RGC Resources has demonstrated stability in its operations, with a steady customer base and a well-maintained infrastructure. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, customer acquisition rates, and pipeline utilization rates are essential in evaluating the companys operational efficiency. Notably, the companys return on equity (RoE) stands at 11.86%, indicating a reasonable return for shareholders. Furthermore, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.57 and forward P/E of 18.08 suggest that the stock is fairly valued relative to its earnings.
To further assess RGC Resources financial health, it is essential to examine its dividend yield, payout ratio, and interest coverage ratio. A stable dividend yield and a reasonable payout ratio would indicate the companys ability to generate consistent cash flows and reward shareholders. Moreover, a healthy interest coverage ratio would suggest that the company is well-equipped to manage its debt obligations. As a gas utility company, RGC Resources is likely to be sensitive to changes in natural gas prices, weather patterns, and regulatory environments, making it crucial to monitor these external factors.
From a valuation perspective, it is crucial to compare RGC Resources KPIs with industry peers to determine its relative performance. Metrics such as enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) and price-to-book (P/B) ratio can provide insights into the companys valuation relative to its competitors. By analyzing these metrics, investors can gain a better understanding of RGC Resources strengths and weaknesses, ultimately informing their investment decisions.
RGCO Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 221m |
| Sub-Industry | Gas Utilities |
| IPO / Inception | 1994-02-01 |
RGCO Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 21.7 |
| Fundamental | 57.2% |
| Dividend Rating | 63.9 |
| Rel. Strength | -8.01 |
| Analysts | 5.00 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 20.72 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 5.23 USD |
RGCO Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.93% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.26% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 2.71% |
| Payout Consistency | 98.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 62.9% |
RGCO Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 27.6% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 52.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 9.4% |
| CAGR 5y | 2.04% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.06 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.89 |
| Alpha | -4.79 |
| Beta | 0.682 |
| Volatility | 46.47% |
| Current Volume | 14.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 18.6k |
| Stop Loss | 20.6 (-3.8%) |
| Signal | -1.73 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (13.6m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 5.65m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.02 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.75pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 0.96% (prev 1.93%; Δ -0.98pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 28.7m > Net Income 13.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (139.7m) to EBITDA (30.4m) ratio: 4.59 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.04 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (10.3m) change vs 12m ago 1.29% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 31.40% (prev 36.50%; Δ -5.09pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 29.46% (prev 26.74%; Δ 2.72pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 3.38 (EBITDA TTM 30.4m / Interest Expense TTM 6.66m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.71
| (A) 0.00 = (Total Current Assets 21.6m - Total Current Liabilities 20.7m) / Total Assets 324.8m |
| (B) 0.05 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 14.6m / Total Assets 324.8m |
| (C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 22.5m / Avg Total Assets 319.5m |
| (D) 0.07 = Book Value of Equity 14.6m / Total Liabilities 208.5m |
| Total Rating: 0.71 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 57.16
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.05% = 1.02 |
| 3. FCF Margin 7.85% = 1.96 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.22 = 1.80 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 4.67 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 1.06% = 1.33 |
| 7. RoE 12.00% = 1.00 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 3.53% = 0.18 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 6.95% = 0.87 |
| 10. EPS Trend data missing |
| 11. EPS CAGR 26.93% = 2.50 |
What is the price of RGCO shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.74%, over one month by -0.93%, over three months by -1.16% and over the past year by +8.21%.
Is RGC Resources a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of RGCO is around 20.72 USD . This means that RGCO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.27%.
Is RGCO a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the RGCO price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 28 | 30.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 27 | 26.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 22.5 | 4.9% |
Last update: 2025-08-16 02:56
RGCO Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 2.13m USD (Cash only, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 16.2273
P/E Forward = 18.0832
P/S = 2.3467
P/B = 1.9513
Beta = 0.464
Revenue TTM = 94.1m USD
EBIT TTM = 22.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 30.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 139.7m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.53m USD (from shortLongTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 142.3m USD (Calculated: Short Term 2.53m + Long Term 139.7m)
Net Debt = 139.7m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 361.0m USD (220.9m + Debt 142.3m - CCE 2.13m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.38 (Ebit TTM 22.5m / Interest Expense TTM 6.66m)
FCF Yield = 2.05% (FCF TTM 7.39m / Enterprise Value 361.0m)
FCF Margin = 7.85% (FCF TTM 7.39m / Revenue TTM 94.1m)
Net Margin = 14.48% (Net Income TTM 13.6m / Revenue TTM 94.1m)
Gross Margin = 31.40% ((Revenue TTM 94.1m - Cost of Revenue TTM 64.6m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 24.66 (Enterprise Value 361.0m / Book Value Of Equity 14.6m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.06% (Interest Expense 1.51m / Debt 142.3m)
Taxrate = 23.91% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 3.70m / 15.5m)
NOPAT = 17.1m (EBIT 22.5m * (1 - 23.91%))
Current Ratio = 1.04 (Total Current Assets 21.6m / Total Current Liabilities 20.7m)
Debt / Equity = 1.22 (Debt 142.3m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 116.3m)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.67 (Net Debt 139.7m / EBITDA 30.4m)
Debt / FCF = 19.26 (Debt 142.3m / FCF TTM 7.39m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 113.5m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 4.20% (Net Income 13.6m, Total Assets 324.8m )
RoE = 12.00% (Net Income TTM 13.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 113.5m)
RoCE = 8.89% (Ebit 22.5m / (Equity 113.5m + L.T.Debt 139.7m))
RoIC = 6.57% (NOPAT 17.1m / Invested Capital 260.8m)
WACC = 5.51% (E(220.9m)/V(363.2m) * Re(8.53%)) + (D(142.3m)/V(363.2m) * Rd(1.06%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 4.23%
Discount Rate = 8.53% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.80% ; FCFE base≈7.39m ; Y1≈5.42m ; Y5≈3.09m
Fair Price DCF = 5.23 (DCF Value 54.0m / Shares Outstanding 10.3m; 5y FCF grow -31.50% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 3.53 | Revenue CAGR: 6.95%
Revenue Growth Correlation: 89.46%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 26.93%
EPS Growth Correlation: 59.95%
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