RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:RICK • US74934Q1085

22.13 USD
-0.91 (-3.95%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 02:36 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

5

RICK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While RICK is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. RICK may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • RICK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years RICK had a positive operating cash flow.
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 of 2.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RICK outperforms 53.97% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of RICK (6.14%) is better than 62.70% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.89%, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RICK is in line with the industry average of 10.54%.
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

  • RICK has a Profit Margin of 5.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: RICK outperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RICK has declined.
  • RICK has a Operating Margin of 16.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: RICK outperforms 74.60% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RICK has declined.
  • RICK's Gross Margin of 57.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RICK outperforms 69.84% of its industry peers.
  • RICK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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. RICK Health Analysis

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
  • Compared to 5 years ago, RICK has less shares outstanding
  • RICK has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.56, we must say that RICK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.56, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of RICK (7.17) is better than 67.46% of its industry peers.
  • RICK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83. This is a neutral value indicating RICK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.83, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 7.17
Altman-Z 1.56
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC7.91%
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.
  • RICK has a Current ratio (0.92) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of RICK (0.83) is comparable to the rest of the 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. RICK Growth Analysis

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.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -5.34% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.20% on average over the next years.
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 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. RICK Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.81, the valuation of RICK can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RICK is valued cheaper than 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RICK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say RICK is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.55, 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 99.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RICK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.81
Fwd PE 3.55
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 88.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 99.21% 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 5.13
EV/EBITDA 6.36
RICK Per share dataRICK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
  • RICK's earnings are expected to grow with 48.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)1.61
EPS Next 2Y48.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. RICK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • RICK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, RICK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • RICK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.34%

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 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

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RICK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:RICK (3/9/2026, 2:36:06 PM)

22.13

-0.91 (-3.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)01-23
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners50.37%
Inst Owner Change-15.03%
Ins Owners9.46%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap172.84M
Revenue(TTM)281.74M
Net Income(TTM)16.56M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %15.33%
Short Ratio13.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.34%
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 6.81
Fwd PE 3.55
P/S 0.61
P/FCF 5.13
P/OCF 3.37
P/B 0.64
P/tB 5.34
EV/EBITDA 6.36
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY14.69%
EPS(NY)6.23
Fwd EY28.16%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY19.48%
OCF(TTM)6.57
OCFY29.7%
SpS36.07
BVpS34.51
TBVpS4.14
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)1.61
Graham Number50.24
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 1.56
F-Score6
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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.