RUNN Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF

Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF (RUNN) currently reports 53 stock positions (subject to change), placing it in the moderately broad range by holdings breadth. The top line-up is NA (4.33%), NVT (2.34%), FCN (2.19%), with NA as the largest single weight at 4.33%. Together, the top three holdings account for 8.86%, which suggests the fund is not overly reliant on its largest positions to generate returns. The fund's architecture positions it to benefit from strength in its top holdings while the broader basket provides a degree of insulation against single-name shocks.

Looking at how effectively the underlying holdings deploy capital, ROIC is 15.54%, WACC is 8.53%, and the economic spread is 7.02%. On balance, the spread between ROIC and WACC is narrow, leaving little buffer but still pointing to net positive value generation. Supporting metrics show ROE at 22.34% and ROA at 7.12%, a combination that helps frame whether profitability strength is broad enough to hold through different market conditions. Taken together, the return profile suggests a portfolio that is value-creative but with less room for execution slippage.

On an earnings multiple basis, trailing P/E of 16.47, forward P/E of 16.63, PEG of 2.18. The gap between trailing and forward multiples is not especially wide, suggesting the market is pricing a steadier earnings path rather than a sharp near-term re-rating. The PEG ratio sits in a range that most investors would consider fair — neither cheap nor obviously stretched relative to anticipated earnings. A current ratio reading of 1.60 points to holdings that are managing short-term obligations without apparent stress. Combining multiples and liquidity, the portfolio appears adequately priced for its current earnings trajectory, with balance sheet health providing a degree of downside resilience.

Across the three margin layers, gross margin sits at 38.74%, operating margin at 6.72%, and free cash flow margin at 15.74%. The portfolio's gross margins reflect businesses operating in environments with meaningful cost pressure at the production layer. At this level, operating margins reflect holdings where operational leverage has not yet fully materialized. At this level, free cash flow margins suggest businesses that are building financial strength alongside revenue growth. Read together, these margin levels suggest a portfolio where earnings durability is present in parts but not consistent across the full holding set.

On a forward-looking basis, TTM revenue growth of 7.40% a signal of steady demand without the volatility of high-growth names, while the estimated 12-month price change of 25.51%, where the target distribution indicates incremental upside rather than outsized repricing. Revenue growth and price targets are correlated but not the same — strong operations do not always translate to strong price appreciation, and vice versa. The forward return case rests on whether the businesses can sustain their operating trajectory long enough for analyst price targets to be reached or exceeded. The estimated 12-month price change is a weighted composite of analyst price target estimates adjusted by each holding's ETF weight, sourced from publicly available data, and should not be interpreted as a reliable prediction of future performance.

Balancing the strengths against the areas of uncertainty, the weight of evidence favors an optimistic view with appropriate risk awareness.

The views expressed above are derived from quantitative data only and should not be relied upon as financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on your own research and risk tolerance.