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RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:RICK - Nasdaq - US74934Q1085 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

40.09  +0.35 (+0.88%)

After market: 40.09 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

RICK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. RICK has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on RICK.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RICK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RICK had a positive cash flow from operations.
RICK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

RICK has a Return On Assets (1.23%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RICK has a Return On Equity (2.70%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of RICK (7.65%) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RICK is below the industry average of 13.81%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.23%
ROE 2.7%
ROIC 7.65%
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

RICK has a Profit Margin (2.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RICK has declined.
The Operating Margin of RICK (17.90%) is better than 74.44% of its industry peers.
RICK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 57.62%, RICK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RICK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.9%
PM (TTM) 2.53%
GM 57.62%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RICK is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RICK has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, RICK has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for RICK is higher compared to a year ago.
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

RICK has an Altman-Z score of 1.94. This is not the best score and indicates that RICK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RICK has a Altman-Z score (1.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RICK has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.34. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as RICK would need 7.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RICK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.34. This is in the better half of the industry: RICK outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
RICK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating RICK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RICK (0.82) is better than 64.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 7.34
Altman-Z 1.94
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC9.12%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that RICK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.98, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.89% of the companies in the same industry.
RICK has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. 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 0.88, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.88
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

RICK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -46.65%.
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 -3.93%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.65%
EPS 3Y-11.38%
EPS 5Y4.22%
EPS Q2Q%-60%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.93%
Revenue growth 3Y14.82%
Revenue growth 5Y10.3%
Sales Q2Q%-8.86%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 48.14% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, RICK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.20% on average per year.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.98, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RICK.
76.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RICK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
RICK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.43, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of RICK.
RICK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RICK is cheaper than 96.99% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. RICK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.98
Fwd PE 6.43
RICK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRICK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

78.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RICK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RICK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.72
EV/EBITDA 8.47
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)0.32
PEG (5Y)4.26
EPS Next 2Y48.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RICK has a yearly dividend return of 0.68%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.53, RICK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, RICK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.68%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of RICK grows each year by 14.14%, which is quite nice.
RICK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As RICK did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
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

RICK pays out 33.33% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
RICK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP33.33%
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 (7/8/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 40.09 0 (0%)

40.09

+0.35 (+0.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)05-12 2025-05-12/amc
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Inst Owners51.41%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners8.42%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap352.79M
Analysts82.86
Price Target99.96 (149.34%)
Short Float %7.84%
Short Ratio14.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.68%
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.14%
DP33.33%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date06-16 2025-06-16 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.34%
Min EPS beat(2)13.85%
Max EPS beat(2)50.83%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)57.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-166.95%
Max EPS beat(4)331.9%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)24.58%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)18.48%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.79%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.68%
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)-10.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.98
Fwd PE 6.43
P/S 1.23
P/FCF 10.72
P/OCF 6.62
P/B 1.31
P/tB 9.07
EV/EBITDA 8.47
EPS(TTM)2.23
EY5.56%
EPS(NY)6.23
Fwd EY15.55%
FCF(TTM)3.74
FCFY9.33%
OCF(TTM)6.06
OCFY15.11%
SpS32.59
BVpS30.54
TBVpS4.42
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)4.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.23%
ROE 2.7%
ROCE 9.45%
ROIC 7.65%
ROICexc 8.14%
ROICexgc 14.81%
OM 17.9%
PM (TTM) 2.53%
GM 57.62%
FCFM 11.47%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-8.64%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 7.34
Debt/EBITDA 3.34
Cap/Depr 136.01%
Cap/Sales 7.12%
Interest Coverage 3.17
Cash Conversion 80.37%
Profit Quality 452.79%
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 1.94
F-Score5
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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)-46.65%
EPS 3Y-11.38%
EPS 5Y4.22%
EPS Q2Q%-60%
EPS Next Y56.23%
EPS Next 2Y48.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.93%
Revenue growth 3Y14.82%
Revenue growth 5Y10.3%
Sales Q2Q%-8.86%
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y5.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.62%
EBIT growth 3Y2.25%
EBIT growth 5Y8.22%
EBIT Next Year236.63%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.1%
FCF growth 3Y3.18%
FCF growth 5Y13.7%
OCF growth 1Y-21.99%
OCF growth 3Y10%
OCF growth 5Y8.5%