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Rubis

$RUI (-1,66 %)
Rubis - Energy logistics between stability and growth

Company & business model

  • Founded in1990 in Paris.
  • Market capitalizationapprox. 3.3 billion €.
  • Presence: over 40 countries, mainly France, Caribbean, Africa.
  • Special featureControl of the entire value chain (own tank farms, ships, terminals, distribution).
  • Three pillars:

Energy distribution (liquid gas, diesel, heating oil).

Infrastructure & storage (tank farms, terminals, logistics).

Supplementary activities(special logistics such as airport refueling, joint ventures).

  • PartnerClose cooperation with Trafiguraone of the world's largest commodity traders.


Future fields

  • Renewable energiesExpansion of photovoltaics (open spaces, commercial roofs, carports, agricultural land).
  • Hydrogen: Participation in HDF Energy, development of green hybrid/hydrogen power plants, focus on Africa and Europe.
  • Strategy: Full integration of the value chain, including in the renewables sector.


Financial attractiveness

  • Dividend policy:
  • Almost uninterrupted dividend distribution since IPO in 1995.
  • Continuous increases since 2006.
  • 2024: Dividend of € 2.03 per share + special dividend of € 0.75.
  • Current yield: approx. 6.4 %.
  • Valuation:
  • P/E ratio approx. 10 → favorable.
  • P/E ratio 0.7 → undervaluation compared to the sector.
  • Profits:
  • 2023: € 3.13 per share.
  • Forecasts: € 3.31 (2026) → € 3.52 (2027).
  • Healthy earnings growth.


Current market drivers

  • Takeover rumors:
  • Interest from CVC (private equity) and Trafigura.
  • Potential bidding war → price fantasy.
  • Chart technique:
  • Breakout above annual high → strong buy signal.
  • Next resistance: € 32 in sight.


Investment summary

  • Defensive strength:
  • Crisis-resistant business model (energy supply, storage, logistics).
  • Broad geographical diversification.
  • Attractive key figures:
  • High and steadily rising dividend.
  • Favorable valuation with growth potential.
  • Speculative potential:
  • Takeover speculation and strategic partnerships can generate significant share price fantasy.

👉 Rubis offers investors a rare combination of stability, dividend strength and speculative potential. Just as exciting for dividend hunters as for growth and takeover speculators.


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