RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:RICK • US74934Q1085
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This RICK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RICK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- RICK had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RICK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years RICK has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years RICK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of RICK (1.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RICK has a better Return On Equity (4.14%) than 60.32% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of RICK (4.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RICK is below the industry average of 10.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.81% | ||
| ROE | 4.14% | ||
| ROIC | 4.99% |
1.3 Margins
- RICK's Profit Margin of 3.87% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RICK outperforms 53.17% of its industry peers.
- RICK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of RICK (13.60%) is better than 62.70% of its industry peers.
- RICK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- RICK has a Gross Margin of 56.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: RICK outperforms 70.63% of its industry peers.
- RICK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.87% | ||
| GM | 56.95% |
2. RICK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RICK is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RICK has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for RICK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RICK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.49, we must say that RICK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- RICK has a Altman-Z score of 1.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RICK outperforms 46.03% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RICK is 6.76, which is on the high side as it means it would take RICK, 6.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- RICK's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RICK outperforms 69.05% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that RICK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- RICK's Current ratio of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RICK outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
- RICK has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that RICK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of RICK (0.73) is worse than 65.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. RICK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 280.18% over the past year.
- RICK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -37.04% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -5.47% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.13% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
3.2 Future
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
3.3 Evolution
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. RICK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.37, the valuation of RICK can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RICK is valued a bit cheaper than 65.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- RICK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.53.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.96, the valuation of RICK can be described as very cheap.
- RICK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RICK is cheaper than 98.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.95. RICK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RICK is valued cheaper than 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- RICK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RICK is cheaper than 96.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
5. RICK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RICK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.09, RICK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, RICK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RICK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.15%!
- RICK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- RICK has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
5.3 Sustainability
- 22.79% 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.
RICK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:RICK (4/16/2026, 8:00:02 PM)
24.65
-0.02 (-0.08%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.85 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 7.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.39 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.81% | ||
| ROE | 4.14% | ||
| ROCE | 7.12% | ||
| ROIC | 4.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.04% | ||
| OM | 13.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.87% | ||
| GM | 56.95% | ||
| FCFM | 12.49% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.4 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 322.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC / RICK Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RICK.
What is the valuation status of RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) stock?
RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 20.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.73.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for RICK stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) is expected to grow by 40.46% in the next year.