Over the past six months, RB Global’s stock price fell to $97.81. Shareholders have lost 6.8% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 15.6%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
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Why Are We Positive On RBA?
Born from the 1958 founding of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers and rebranded in 2023, RB Global (NYSE:RBA) operates global marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of commercial assets, vehicles, and equipment across multiple industries.
1. Skyrocketing Revenue Shows Strong Momentum
A company’s long-term sales performance can indicate its overall quality. Any business can put up a good quarter or two, but the best consistently grow over the long haul. Over the last five years, RB Global grew its sales at an incredible 27.8% compounded annual growth rate. Its growth beat the average business services company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.
2. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth
We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.
RB Global’s EPS grew at an astounding 18.7% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. This performance was better than most business services businesses.
3. Excellent Free Cash Flow Margin Boosts Reinvestment Potential
If you’ve followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can’t use accounting profits to pay the bills.
RB Global has shown terrific cash profitability, enabling it to reinvest, return capital to investors, and stay ahead of the competition while maintaining an ample cushion. The company’s free cash flow margin was among the best in the business services sector, averaging 15.1% over the last five years.
Final Judgment
These are just a few reasons why we think RB Global is a high-quality business. After the recent drawdown, the stock trades at 23.9× forward P/E (or $97.81 per share). Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .
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