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RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

24.94 USD
+0.87 (+3.61%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:03:23 PM
24.74 USD
-0.2 (-0.8%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:03:23 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, RICK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RICK was compared to 133 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. 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

In the past year RICK was profitable.
RICK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

RICK has a Return On Assets (2.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RICK has a better Return On Equity (6.14%) than 61.65% of its industry peers.
RICK's Return On Invested Capital of 6.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RICK outperforms 58.65% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RICK is in line with the industry average of 10.39%.
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 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 the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.15% of the companies in the same industry.
RICK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RICK has a better Operating Margin (16.56%) than 75.19% of its industry peers.
RICK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.38%, RICK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.92% 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RICK is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RICK has less shares outstanding
RICK has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
RICK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRICK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.61, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.62% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.17, RICK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.18% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that RICK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RICK (0.83) is better than 62.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 7.17
Altman-Z 1.61
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC8.57%
RICK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRICK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
The Current ratio of RICK (0.92) 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.
RICK's Quick ratio of 0.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RICK outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
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 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 growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.09%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, RICK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, RICK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.34% in the last year.
RICK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.30% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, RICK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 48.14% on average per year.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
RICK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRICK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.67, the valuation of RICK can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RICK is valued cheaper than 97.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, RICK is valued rather cheaply.
RICK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.00.
99.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RICK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
RICK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.67
Fwd PE 4
RICK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRICK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RICK indicates a rather cheap valuation: RICK is cheaper than 87.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RICK is valued cheaper than 96.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.46
EV/EBITDA 6.84
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.
RICK's earnings are expected to grow with 48.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)1.82
EPS Next 2Y48.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RICK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%.
RICK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.94.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, RICK is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%

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.
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.
The dividend of RICK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 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 (1/8/2026, 8:03:23 PM)

After market: 24.74 -0.2 (-0.8%)

24.94

+0.87 (+3.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)12-10 2025-12-10/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners58.36%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners9.46%
Ins Owner Change0.18%
Market Cap217.48M
Revenue(TTM)281.74M
Net Income(TTM)16.56M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %15.34%
Short Ratio11.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.14%
DP15%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-DateN/A
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 7.67
Fwd PE 4
P/S 0.77
P/FCF 6.46
P/OCF 4.24
P/B 0.81
P/tB 6.72
EV/EBITDA 6.84
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY13.03%
EPS(NY)6.23
Fwd EY24.99%
FCF(TTM)3.86
FCFY15.48%
OCF(TTM)5.89
OCFY23.6%
SpS32.31
BVpS30.91
TBVpS3.71
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)1.82
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
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC0.8
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.


What is the valuation status of RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) stock?

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 5 / 10.


How financially healthy is RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC?

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


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 56.23% in the next year.