Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A (RUSHA) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$44.47 +3.47% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.66

Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A (RUSHA) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 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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As of 2026-11-03, 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 61/100 at a spot price of $44.47 (+3.47% 1D, market cap $5.02B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, RUSHA ranks #300 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations), RUSHA carries a Roarable C- (61/100 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 $4.76B) and AN (AutoNation Inc.) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E 8.6x, ROIC 18.9%, cap $5.94B). 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)β€”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: $44.66 (+0.43%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) β€’ 6.5% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 61/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 53.9% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C Β· Rk D+
Cash (16)Whales (6)SEC (14)Macro (9)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.3% Base Target
$59 Bull$45 Base$35 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for RUSHA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±5.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY RUSHA SCORES 61/100 (C-) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (26% of score)

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

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (26% of score)

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

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
53
Grade C-$43.78+5.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
56
Grade C$46.16-9.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
58
Grade C$41.70+6.6% Next Q
Current
61
Grade C-$44.47+0.5% Hist 90D Ξ±
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βš”οΈ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the RUSHA Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 61/100 (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) β€” 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 ($46.93) or 200D SMA ($47.49) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($45.07) toward Bear Floor ($35.15).

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL β€’ FY 2025 (10-K)

How RUSHA Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$462.0M (6.5% FCF Margin)
Revenue$7.06BGross Profit $1.46B (20.7%)Cost of Sales $5.60BOp Profit $393.8M (5.6%)OpEx (R&D/SG&A) $1.07BNet Profit$266.0M (3.8%)Tax/Other $127.7M

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

β–  Revenueβ–  Net Profitβ–  Free Cash Flow
FY23
Rev $7.57B
FY24
Rev $7.45B
FY25
Rev $7.06B
Fiscal YearRevenueGross MarginOp MarginNet ProfitFree Cash FlowROIC %
FY 2025$7.06B20.7%5.6%$266.0M$462.0M13.7%
FY 2024$7.45B20.6%6.3%$305.0M$186.5M15.9%
FY 2023$7.57B20.7%6.8%$348.0M-$45.0M7.4%
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RUSHA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -6.08%πŸ“ HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $43.54H $44.47L $42.98C $44.47VOL 771.4K
RES: $61.53SUP: $40.84SMA50: $46.93SMA200: $47.49
$56.86$52.21$47.55$42.90$38.25RES $61.53SUP $40.84$44.472026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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RUSHA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #300 of 1011 βš”οΈ OPLN vs RUSHA Full Matrix β†’

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 #300 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #268 by equity capitalization ($5.02B). 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 61/100 (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- 61/100 19.1x 20.7% 13.7% +3.47% $5.02B Benchmark Subject
OPLN
OPENLANE Inc.
C 63/100 26.6x β€” 9.5% +1.51% $4.76B /opln-vs-rusha β†’
AN
AutoNation Inc.
D 44/100 8.6x 17.9% 18.9% +3.49% $5.94B /an-vs-rusha β†’
LAD
Lithia Motors Inc.
D 45/100 7.8x 15.2% 11.1% +3.32% $6.48B /lad-vs-rusha β†’
RUSHB
Rush Enterprises Inc. (Class B)
B- 71/100 24.9x 20.7% 13.7% +4.29% $6.62B /rushb-vs-rusha β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ 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 2026-11-03, 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 61/100 at a spot price of $44.47 (+3.47% 1D, market cap $5.02B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, RUSHA ranks #300 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- (61/100 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 $4.76B) and AN (AutoNation Inc.) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E 8.6x, ROIC 18.9%, cap $5.94B). 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)β€”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 $44.47 (+3.47% on volume of 945,644 shares), positioning the stock -5.24% below its 50-day simple moving average ($46.93) and -6.36% below its 200-day simple moving average ($47.49). Across its 52-week range of $30.45 to $55.74, RUSHA sits at the 55.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±5.8% ($41.89 to $47.05).

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 61/100 (C-) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

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

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

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

RUSHA scores 63 / 100, a grade of C, with the verdict "Roarable Hold β€” Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 16 / 20. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

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. The market capitalization is $5.1B. β€” for detailed product lines, customer segments, or revenue mechanics.

Revenue declined from $7.57B (FY 2023) to $7.06B (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%. The Altman Z-Score is 4.09 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Debt declined from $2.13B (FY 2023) to $274.8M (FY 2025), and FCF improved from -$45.0M to $462.0M across the same periods, . β€” for FY 2023 cash.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case: Strong cash generation (ROIC 13.7%, FCF yield 9.09%) combined with a conservatively financed balance sheet (Debt/Equity 0.12, Altman Z 4.09). With Fundamental Cash Engine at 16/20 (ROIC 13.7%, FCF yield 9.09%) and Institutional Whale Flow at 6/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the top of the $30.45 – $55.74 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case: Weak institutional flow (whale score 7/20) and a neutral macro fit (10/20) with revenue declining from $7.57B to $7.06B over FY 2023–FY 2025. Investors must weigh 19.1x trailing P/E and 7.0x EV/EBITDA against 5.6% operating margins and a 0.99 macro beta if sector demand softens.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations (Consumer Discretionary), RUSHA carries a macro regime beta of 0.99 and gross margin of 20.7%.

  • Key Question #1: What drove the revenue decline from FY 2023 to FY 2025, and is it cyclical or structural?
  • Key Question #2: Why are the EPS fields reported as N/A across all periods when EPS (TTM) is 2.28?
  • Key Question #3: What is the composition of the institutional and options positioning behind the 7/20 whale flow score?

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DE DeltaGamma_99 Options Flow Specialist πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $55.01 (+28.0%)
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Strong cash generation (ROIC 13.7%, FCF yield 9.09%) combined with a conservatively financed balance sheet (Debt/Equity 0.12, Altman Z

Picked up a starter position in RUSHA in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $42.98. Strong cash generation (ROIC 13.7%, FCF yield 9.09%) combined with a conservatively financed balance sheet (Debt/Equity 0.12, Altman Z 4.09).. Trading inside a $30.45–$55.74 52-week range with 9.09% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations multiples expand this quarter.

SectorRotator πŸ‚ BULL

@DeltaGamma_99 Agree on the RQD 61/100 quality, though with 0.99 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $42.98 and keeping dry powder in case we test $39.97.

MU MultipleCompression Valuation Discipline 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $34.38 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $42.98

Weak institutional flow (whale score 7/20) and a neutral macro fit (10/20) with revenue declining from $7.57B to $7.06B over FY 202

Fading this rally in RUSHA at $42.98. Weak institutional flow (whale score 7/20) and a neutral macro fit (10/20) with revenue declining from $7.57B to $7.06B over FY 2023–FY 2025.. With a beta of 0.99 and the stock sitting at $42.98 (52-wk range $30.45–$55.74), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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