(RUSHA) Rush Enterprises - Overview

Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 5.354m USD | Total Return: 42.9% in 12m

Commercial Vehicles, Parts, Maintenance, Financing, Leasing
Total Rating 59
Safety 85
Buy Signal -0.06
Auto & Truck Dealerships
Industry Rotation: +1.1
Market Cap: 5.35B
Avg Turnover: 28.0M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility31.5%
VaR 5th Pctl5.20%
VaR vs Median0.20%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.19
Rel. Str. IBD67.3
Rel. Str. Peer Group71.2
Character TTM
Beta0.933
Beta Downside0.973
Hurst Exponent0.593
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD26.76%
CAGR/Max DD0.94
CAGR/Mean DD2.51
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of RUSHA over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 0.79, "2021-06": 1, "2021-09": 1.2, "2021-12": 1.18, "2022-03": 1.43, "2022-06": 1.75, "2022-09": 1.59, "2022-12": 1.74, "2023-03": 1.6, "2023-06": 1.75, "2023-09": 0.96, "2023-12": 0.95, "2024-03": 0.88, "2024-06": 0.97, "2024-09": 0.97, "2024-12": 0.91, "2025-03": 0.73, "2025-06": 0.9, "2025-09": 0.83, "2025-12": 0.81, "2026-03": 0.77,
EPS CAGR: -22.06%
EPS Trend: -91.5%
Last SUE: -0.27
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of RUSHA over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 1231.806, 2021-06: 1316.015, 2021-09: 1266.521, 2021-12: 1311.8, 2022-03: 1563.202, 2022-06: 1791.241, 2022-09: 1864.286, 2022-12: 1882.941, 2023-03: 1911.767, 2023-06: 2003.052, 2023-09: 1980.74, 2023-12: 2029.465, 2024-03: 1871.999, 2024-06: 2027.028, 2024-09: 1896.133, 2024-12: 2009.586, 2025-03: 1850.83, 2025-06: 1930.707, 2025-09: 1880.765, 2025-12: 1771.893, 2026-03: 1684.185,
Rev. CAGR: -1.93%
Rev. Trend: -68.1%
Last SUE: -0.19
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

Below Avwap Earnings

Tailwinds

Idiosyncratic Leader

Description: RUSHA Rush Enterprises

Rush Enterprises, Inc. (RUSHA) operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America under the Rush Truck Centers brand. The company utilizes an integrated business model that spans the entire vehicle lifecycle, including the sale of new and used trucks from major manufacturers such as Peterbilt, International, and Ford.

The company generates diversified revenue through aftermarket parts, maintenance services, financing, and leasing operations. This vertical integration is common in the Trading Companies & Distributors sector to offset the cyclicality of new vehicle sales with high-margin, recurring service and parts income. As a key distributor, Rush Enterprises supports critical infrastructure by serving national fleets, government entities, and owner-operators.

Investors may find additional insights by reviewing the comprehensive financial metrics available on ValueRay. The firm also provides specialized technical services, including natural gas fuel system installations and telematics integration, reflecting a strategic shift toward advanced vehicle technologies and alternative fuel solutions.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Heavy-duty truck sales cycle correlates with North American freight demand levels
  • High-margin parts and service revenue provides stability during vehicle sales downturns
  • Class 8 inventory levels and manufacturer production schedules impact dealership margins
  • Interest rate fluctuations affect financing profitability and customer fleet replacement cycles
  • Expansion of dealership network footprint drives market share gains and economies of scale
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 5.5
Net Income: 264.9m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.04 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -5.77 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 9.53% < 20% (prev 9.49%; Δ 0.03% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.18 > 3% & CFO 795.4m > Net Income 264.9m
Net Debt (1.43b) to EBITDA (594.2m): 2.42 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.46 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (79.9m) vs 12m ago -3.05% < -2%
Gross Margin: 18.91% > 18% (prev 0.19%; Δ 1.87k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 157.9% > 50% (prev 166.0%; Δ -8.11% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 9.67 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 594.2m / Interest Expense TTM 39.7m)
Altman Z'' 3.89
A: 0.15 (Total Current Assets 2.21b - Total Current Liabilities 1.51b) / Total Assets 4.52b
B: 0.43 (Retained Earnings 1.95b / Total Assets 4.52b)
C: 0.08 (EBIT TTM 384.1m / Avg Total Assets 4.60b)
D: 0.87 (Book Value of Equity 1.94b / Total Liabilities 2.22b)
Altman-Z'' = 3.89 = AA
Beneish M -3.16
DSRI: 1.00 (Receivables 280.0m/300.2m, Revenue 7.27b/7.78b)
GMI: 0.99 (GM 18.91% / 18.70%)
AQI: 1.08 (AQ_t 0.11 / AQ_t-1 0.11)
SGI: 0.93 (Revenue 7.27b / 7.78b)
TATA: -0.12 (NI 264.9m - CFO 795.4m) / TA 4.52b)
Beneish M = -3.16 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of RUSHA shares?

As of May 31, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 69.33 with a total of 390,440 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.03%, over one month by -3.43%, over three months by -1.80% and over the past year by +42.87%.

Is RUSHA a buy, sell or hold?

Rush Enterprises has received a consensus analysts rating of 5.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy RUSHA.

  • StrongBuy: 2
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the RUSHA price?
Analysts Target Price 83.8 20.8%
Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 31 May 2026
Market Cap USD = 5.35b (5.35b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 20.8127
P/E Forward = 11.0742
P/S = 0.7366
P/B = 2.3593
P/EG = 3.1615
Revenue TTM = 7.27b USD
EBIT TTM = 384.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 594.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 277.6m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 971.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.67b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 238.8m
Net Debt = 1.43b USD (calculated: Debt 1.67b - CCE 239.7m)
Enterprise Value = 6.79b USD (5.35b + Debt 1.67b - CCE 239.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 9.67 (Ebit TTM 384.1m / Interest Expense TTM 39.7m)
EV/FCF = 36.05x (Enterprise Value 6.79b / FCF TTM 188.3m)
FCF Yield = 2.77% (FCF TTM 188.3m / Enterprise Value 6.79b)
FCF Margin = 2.59% (FCF TTM 188.3m / Revenue TTM 7.27b)
Net Margin = 3.65% (Net Income TTM 264.9m / Revenue TTM 7.27b)
Gross Margin = 18.91% ((Revenue TTM 7.27b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.89b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 19.30% (prev 18.64%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.50 (Enterprise Value 6.79b / Total Assets 4.52b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.37% (Interest Expense 39.7m / Debt 1.67b)
Taxrate = 18.18% (13.7m / 75.4m)
NOPAT = 314.2m (EBIT 384.1m * (1 - 18.18%))
Current Ratio = 1.46 (Total Current Assets 2.21b / Total Current Liabilities 1.51b)
Debt / Equity = 0.74 (Debt 1.67b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 2.27b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.42 (Net Debt 1.43b / EBITDA 594.2m)
Debt / FCF = 7.62 (Net Debt 1.43b / FCF TTM 188.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.21b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 5.76% (Net Income 264.9m / Total Assets 4.52b)
RoE = 11.99% (Net Income TTM 264.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.21b)
RoCE = 15.44% (EBIT 384.1m / Capital Employed (Equity 2.21b + L.T.Debt 277.6m))
RoIC = 8.24% (NOPAT 314.2m / Invested Capital 3.82b)
WACC = 7.52% (E(5.35b)/V(7.03b) * Re(9.26%) + D(1.67b)/V(7.03b) * Rd(2.37%) * (1-Tc(0.18)))
Discount Rate = 9.26% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -47.88 | Cagr: -2.15%
[DCF] Terminal Value 73.10% ; FCFF base≈299.3m ; Y1≈262.5m ; Y5≈212.1m
[DCF] Fair Price = 32.28 (EV 3.40b - Net Debt 1.43b = Equity 1.97b / Shares 61.0m; r=8.35% [WACC [floored]]; 5y FCF grow -15.0% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: -91.49 | EPS CAGR: -22.06% | SUE: -0.27 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -68.08 | Revenue CAGR: -1.93% | SUE: -0.19 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.90 | Chg30d=-1.43% | Revisions=+0% | Analysts=4
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=1.02 | Chg30d=-1.95% | Revisions=+0% | Analysts=4
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=3.71 | Chg30d=+0.31% | Revisions=+0% | GrowthEPS=+13.4% | GrowthRev=+3.8%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=4.55 | Chg30d=+3.89% | Revisions=+0% | GrowthEPS=+22.7% | GrowthRev=+9.6%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +0%