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RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:RICK - US74934Q1085 - Common Stock

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-0.26 (-1.07%)
Last: 12/1/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 12/1/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

RICK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of RICK while its profitability can be described as average. RICK may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RICK was profitable.
In the past year RICK had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years RICK 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years RICK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RICK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRICK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of RICK (2.77%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RICK has a Return On Equity (6.14%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RICK has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RICK outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RICK is in line with the industry average of 10.42%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.77%
ROE 6.14%
ROIC 6.89%
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)4.12%
ROE(3y)10.2%
ROE(5y)8.69%
ROIC(3y)9.91%
ROIC(5y)9.06%
RICK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRICK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.88%, RICK is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RICK has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.56%, RICK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.24% of the companies in the same industry.
RICK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of RICK (57.38%) is better than 70.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RICK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.56%
PM (TTM) 5.88%
GM 57.38%
OM growth 3Y-10.94%
OM growth 5Y-1.88%
PM growth 3Y-59.66%
PM growth 5Y-38.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.58%
GM growth 5Y-0.36%
RICK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRICK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RICK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
RICK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RICK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RICK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
RICK Yearly Shares OutstandingRICK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
RICK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRICK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.61, we must say that RICK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.61, RICK is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.76% of the companies in the same industry.
RICK has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.17. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as RICK would need 7.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RICK has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.17) than 71.97% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that RICK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RICK has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.83) than 62.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 7.17
Altman-Z 1.61
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.41%
RICK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRICK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.3 Liquidity

RICK has a Current Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that RICK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RICK has a Current ratio (0.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RICK has a Quick Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that RICK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.83
RICK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRICK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.09% over the past year.
RICK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
RICK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.34%.
Measured over the past years, RICK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.09%
EPS 3Y-11.38%
EPS 5Y4.22%
EPS Q2Q%182.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y14.82%
Revenue growth 5Y10.3%
Sales Q2Q%-6.6%

3.2 Future

RICK is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 48.14% yearly.
RICK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y56.23%
EPS Next 2Y48.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y5.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
RICK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRICK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M
RICK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRICK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.42, the valuation of RICK can be described as very cheap.
RICK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RICK is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.11, RICK is valued rather cheaply.
RICK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.87.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RICK is valued cheaper than 98.48% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RICK to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.21), we can say RICK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.42
Fwd PE 3.87
RICK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRICK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RICK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
96.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RICK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.24
EV/EBITDA 6.85
RICK Per share dataRICK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RICK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as RICK's earnings are expected to grow with 48.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y48.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RICK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of RICK dropped by -33.35% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
RICK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.72.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.14, RICK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.14%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of RICK grows each year by 14.14%, which is quite nice.
RICK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
RICK has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.14%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years8
RICK Yearly Dividends per shareRICK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

15.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RICK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
RICK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP15%
EPS Next 2Y48.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RICK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRICK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M
RICK Dividend Payout.RICK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RICK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:RICK (12/1/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 24.1 0 (0%)

24.1

-0.26 (-1.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)12-10 2025-12-10/amc
Inst Owners49.5%
Inst Owner Change5.88%
Ins Owners8.51%
Ins Owner Change0.18%
Market Cap210.15M
Revenue(TTM)281.74M
Net Income(TTM)16.56M
Analysts82.86
Price Target99.96 (314.77%)
Short Float %13.3%
Short Ratio5.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.14%
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.14%
DP15%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date09-16 2025-09-16 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-24.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-63.63%
Max EPS beat(2)13.85%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)83.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-63.63%
Max EPS beat(4)331.9%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)16.87%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)11.69%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.46%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.9%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.35%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.42
Fwd PE 3.87
P/S 0.75
P/FCF 6.24
P/OCF 4.09
P/B 0.78
P/tB 6.49
EV/EBITDA 6.85
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY13.49%
EPS(NY)6.23
Fwd EY25.86%
FCF(TTM)3.86
FCFY16.02%
OCF(TTM)5.89
OCFY24.43%
SpS32.31
BVpS30.91
TBVpS3.71
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)1.76
Graham Number47.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.77%
ROE 6.14%
ROCE 8.51%
ROIC 6.89%
ROICexc 7.28%
ROICexgc 13.4%
OM 16.56%
PM (TTM) 5.88%
GM 57.38%
FCFM 11.95%
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)4.12%
ROE(3y)10.2%
ROE(5y)8.69%
ROIC(3y)9.91%
ROIC(5y)9.06%
ROICexc(3y)10.52%
ROICexc(5y)9.75%
ROICexgc(3y)19.33%
ROICexgc(5y)16.95%
ROCE(3y)12.24%
ROCE(5y)11.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.02%
OM growth 3Y-10.94%
OM growth 5Y-1.88%
PM growth 3Y-59.66%
PM growth 5Y-38.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.58%
GM growth 5Y-0.36%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 7.17
Debt/EBITDA 3.61
Cap/Depr 117.85%
Cap/Sales 6.27%
Interest Coverage 2.92
Cash Conversion 83.26%
Profit Quality 203.33%
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 1.61
F-Score6
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)206.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)169.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.46%
Profit Quality(3y)397.05%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.09%
EPS 3Y-11.38%
EPS 5Y4.22%
EPS Q2Q%182.14%
EPS Next Y56.23%
EPS Next 2Y48.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y14.82%
Revenue growth 5Y10.3%
Sales Q2Q%-6.6%
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y5.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.18%
EBIT growth 3Y2.25%
EBIT growth 5Y8.22%
EBIT Next Year236.63%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y20.19%
FCF growth 3Y3.18%
FCF growth 5Y13.7%
OCF growth 1Y-20.73%
OCF growth 3Y10%
OCF growth 5Y8.5%

RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC / RICK FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RICK.


Can you provide the valuation status for RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of RICK stock?

RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) is 7.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.78.


What is the financial health of RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) stock?

The financial health rating of RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) is 3 / 10.