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Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A (RUSHA) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$42.98 -1.29% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $42.80

Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A (RUSHA) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $5.08B
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As of 2026-11-02, Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A (NASDAQ: RUSHA) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $42.98 (-1.29% 1D, market cap $5.08B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, RUSHA ranks #272 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations), RUSHA carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.1x, gross margin of 20.7%, and ROIC of 13.7%. By comparison, OPLN (OPENLANE Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 26.6x, ROIC 9.5%, cap $4.73B) and AN (AutoNation Inc.) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E 8.6x, ROIC 18.9%, cap $5.60B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LAD leads on earnings multiple (7.8x) while AN leads on capital efficiency (18.9% ROIC).

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Per RUSHA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001012019), Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A generated $7.06B in revenue (-5.2% YoY), $266.0M in net income, and $462.0M in free cash flow against $4.43B in total assets and $274.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (21% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $42.80 (-0.42%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 6.5% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 63/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.8% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C-
Cash (16)Whales (7)SEC (14)Macro (10)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.3% Base Target
$59 Bull$44 Base$34 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for RUSHA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (63/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY RUSHA SCORES 63/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 6.5% FCF Margin ($462.0M FCF) & 20.7% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-13 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
71
Grade B$44.48+3.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
68
Grade B-$45.86-0.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
66
Grade B-$45.48-5.5% Next Q
Current
63
Grade C$42.98+0.9% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: B (71) → C (63)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the RUSHA Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 63/100 (C) score, RUSHA faces multiple-compression risk if 19.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 18.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($47.10) or 200D SMA ($47.49) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($43.95) toward Bear Floor ($34.28).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
40.930 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
4.09>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE50% OF RANGE
L: $30$42.98H: $56
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (21% profit margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: B+RQD 16 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 23 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 24 / 40
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Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (80)

13.7% ROIC with 20.7% gross margin and 9.09% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 4.09 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (55)

23/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 10/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like RUSHA
  • ✓Strong cash generator (21% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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RUSHA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -9.23%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $41.70H $43.54L $41.70C $42.98VOL 2.13M
RES: $61.42SUP: $40.87SMA50: $47.10SMA200: $47.49
$56.86$52.21$47.55$42.90$38.25RES $61.42SUP $40.87$42.982026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
12.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -5.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #272 of 1011 ⚔️ OPLN vs RUSHA Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (RUSHA vs. OPLN, AN, LAD, RUSHB)

Industry: Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations (20 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A (RUSHA) ranks #272 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #270 by equity capitalization ($5.08B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LAD leads on earnings valuation at 7.8x trailing P/E, while AN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.9% ROIC and 17.9% gross margin. RUSHB currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with RUSHA at 63/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
RUSHA ACTIVE
Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A
C 63/100 19.1x 20.7% 13.7% -1.29% $5.08B Benchmark Subject
OPLN
OPENLANE Inc.
C 63/100 26.6x — 9.5% +0.65% $4.73B /opln-vs-rusha →
AN
AutoNation Inc.
D- 40/100 8.6x 17.9% 18.9% +6.08% $5.60B /an-vs-rusha →
LAD
Lithia Motors Inc.
D 45/100 7.8x 15.2% 11.1% +0.90% $6.42B /lad-vs-rusha →
RUSHB
Rush Enterprises Inc. (Class B)
B- 71/100 24.9x 20.7% 13.7% -0.09% $6.63B /rushb-vs-rusha →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001012019

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A (RUSHA) reported GAAP revenue of $7.06B (-5.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $7.45B , and -6.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $266.0M, operating cash flow of $861.8M, and free cash flow of $462.0M (+147.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, RUSHA closed FY2025 with $4.43B in total assets against $274.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.09, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $7.06B $266.0M $861.8M $462.0M $4.43B $274.8M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $7.45B $305.0M $619.5M $186.5M $4.62B $408.4M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $7.57B $348.0M $295.7M -$45.0M $9.09B $2.13B

3. RUSHA Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is RUSHA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A (NASDAQ: RUSHA) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $42.98 (-1.29% 1D, market cap $5.08B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, RUSHA ranks #272 in composite RQD confidence.

How does RUSHA compare to OPLN and AN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations), RUSHA carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.1x, gross margin of 20.7%, and ROIC of 13.7%. By comparison, OPLN (OPENLANE Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 26.6x, ROIC 9.5%, cap $4.73B) and AN (AutoNation Inc.) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E 8.6x, ROIC 18.9%, cap $5.60B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LAD leads on earnings multiple (7.8x) while AN leads on capital efficiency (18.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for RUSHA?

Per RUSHA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001012019), Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A generated $7.06B in revenue (-5.2% YoY), $266.0M in net income, and $462.0M in free cash flow against $4.43B in total assets and $274.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (21% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is RUSHA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

RUSHA last traded at $42.98 (-1.29% on volume of 771,360 shares), positioning the stock -8.75% below its 50-day simple moving average ($47.10) and -9.50% below its 200-day simple moving average ($47.49). Across its 52-week range of $30.45 to $55.74, RUSHA sits at the 49.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 40.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.1% ($40.36 to $45.60).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell RUSHA stock right now?

Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A (RUSHA) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 21% profit margin (14% return on capital), mixed timing at 19x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is RUSHA's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

RUSHA's 12-month base price target is $43.95 (range $34.28 to $58.53), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

Direct Sub-Reports: RUSHA RQD Cockpit RUSHA 12M Forecast RUSHA Earnings & Move RUSHA Dividends & DRIP RUSHA Insiders & 13F RUSHA Whale Options RUSHA Profit Sankey RUSHA News & Why
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 63/100 (C) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

RUSHA — Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:20:48Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, RUSHA scores 63 / 100, a grade of C, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects ROIC of 13.7% and an FCF yield of 9.09%. These are the strongest inputs in the framework and support the view that the business generates meaningful cash relative to its value.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 7 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, institutional accumulation and options positioning score weakly. For a prospective investor, this signals limited evidence of large-holder conviction in the current data.
  • Insider Conviction: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow score well. This is a supportive input, though the underlying trade-level detail is not present in the holders section.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 10 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta of 0.99 and sector sensitivity place the stock near market-level volatility with a moderate sensitivity to the cycle. The score indicates limited tailwind from the current macro backdrop.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 14 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z of 4.09, Piotroski F of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.12 indicate a conservatively financed company.

Taken together, the score points to a stock with solid cash generation and a clean balance sheet, offset by weaker institutional flow and a neutral macro fit. Valuation is a central tradeoff: per the market data, the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 19.1 and a forward P/E of 17.8, with EV/EBITDA of 7. Upside depends on whether earnings and cash flow hold, while downside risk is tied to cyclical demand and sector sensitivity. The Hold verdict reflects this balance rather than a directional call.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
43.54$5.08B19.117.872.281.15%0.99$30.45 - $55.7413.7%

Business

Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A (RUSHA) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, within the Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations industry, per the company profile. Per the company profile, the market capitalization is $5.1B. Not available in source data for detailed product lines, customer segments, or revenue mechanics.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$7064.6M$393.8M$266.0MN/A$462.0M$212.6M$274.8M
FY 2024$7449.8M$468.1M$305.0MN/A$186.5M$228.1M$408.4M
FY 2023$7571.2M$512.4M$348.0MN/A$-45.0MN/A$2126.0M

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $7571.2M (FY 2023) to $7064.6M (FY 2025), and net income moved from $348.0M to $266.0M over the same span. Per the market data, the operating margin is 5.6%, net margin 3.8%, and gross margin 20.7%, with ROIC of 13.7%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 4.09 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Debt declined from $2126.0M (FY 2023) to $274.8M (FY 2025), and FCF improved from $-45.0M to $462.0M across the same periods, per the SEC financials. Not available in source data for FY 2023 cash.

Open Questions

  • What drove the revenue decline from FY 2023 to FY 2025, and is it cyclical or structural?
  • What is the FY 2023 cash balance, which the source data reports as N/A?
  • Why are the EPS fields reported as N/A across all periods when EPS (TTM) is 2.28?
  • What is the composition of the institutional and options positioning behind the 7/20 whale flow score?
  • What catalysts or sector dependencies would move the macro regime fit score above its current 10/20?

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RUSHA Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $42.98?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is RUSHA (C • RQD 63/100) a Buy at $43.54?

Welcome to the RUSHA (Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 63/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations. Bulls point to capital efficiency (13.7% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $36.57 (-16.0%)
Spot @ $43.54

Pump the brakes on RUSHA — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on RUSHA, but look at what you are paying: 19.1x trailing P/E with 20.7% gross margins. Unless Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $53.99 (+24.0%)
Spot @ $43.54

RUSHA cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on RUSHA, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $43.54 (52-wk range $30.45 - $55.74), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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