Rush EnterprisesRUSHB -3.80%88 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 19.34. GuruFocus rates RUSHB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,284 Vehicles & Parts companies, Rush Enterprises ranks better than 74.61% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Rush Enterprises's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $246 Mil. Rush Enterprises's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,795 Mil. Therefore, Rush Enterprises's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rush Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RUSHB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.02 Med: 19.34 Max: 32.28
Current: 15.03
During the past 13 years, Rush Enterprises's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 32.28%. The lowest was 8.02%. And the median was 19.34%.
RUSHB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 74.61% of 1284
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.48
vs RUSHB: 15.03
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Rush Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Rush Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rush Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
RUSHB vs VVV, AN, LAD: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Rush Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Rush Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rush Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rush Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.70% mean?
Rush Enterprises (RUSHB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.70% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Rush Enterprises and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 19.34. Over the past decade, Rush Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.02 to 32.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Rush Enterprises ranks #326 out of 1284 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Rush Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Rush Enterprises' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.70% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 19.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.02 to a high of 32.28. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.48. Rush Enterprises' value of 13.70% is 83.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rush Enterprises ranks #326 out of 1284 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rush Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rush Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VVV and AN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Rush Enterprises ranks #326 out of 1284 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Rush Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.48. Rush Enterprises' value of 13.70% is 83.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Rush Enterprises' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.02 to 32.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.34 vs. the industry median of 7.48, Rush Enterprises has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.48, based on 1,284 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rush Enterprises's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.70% is 83.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Rush Enterprises and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rush Enterprises's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.70%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 19.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rush Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rush Enterprises (RUSHB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.19, compared to a current price of $75.09 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.70%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 19.34 and 83.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.48. Rush Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rush Enterprises (RUSHB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Rush Enterprises (RUSHB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rush Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $75.09 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.19.
GuruFocus considers Rush Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSHB:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 13.70% (29% below median its 10-year median of 19.34)
GF Value™: $52.19 vs. price of $75.09 (43.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#326 of 1284)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RUSHB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rush Enterprises Inc is a full-service, integrated retailer of commercial vehicles and related services. The company operates in a single segment; Truck Segment includes the operation of a network of commercial vehicle dealerships under the name Rush Truck Centers. It sells commercial vehicles manufactured by Peterbilt, International, Hino, Ford, Isuzu, IC Bus, and Blue Bird and also provides one-stop service for the needs of commercial vehicle customers, including retail sales of new and used commercial vehicles, aftermarket parts sales, service and repair facilities, financing, leasing and rental, and insurance products. The company's business is concentrated in the United States and Ontario, Canada commercial vehicle markets and related aftermarkets.
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