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RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:RICK - US74934Q1085 - Common Stock

24.2 USD
-0.6 (-2.42%)
Last: 10/30/2025, 7:37:22 PM
23.8 USD
-0.4 (-1.65%)
After Hours: 10/30/2025, 7:37:22 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RICK. RICK was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. RICK has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. RICK is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RICK had positive earnings in the past year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.77%, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.14%, RICK is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of RICK (6.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RICK is in line with the industry average of 10.67%.
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

RICK has a Profit Margin (5.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RICK has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.56%, RICK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.18% of the companies in the same industry.
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 69.92% 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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for RICK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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 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 1.62, we must say that RICK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of RICK (1.62) is comparable to the rest of the 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 71.43% 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 1.62
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC8.32%
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 0.92 indicates that RICK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RICK has a Current ratio (0.92) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that RICK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.62% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, RICK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.34% in the last year.
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

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.
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 7.45, the valuation of RICK can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RICK is valued cheaper than 96.24% of the companies in the same industry.
RICK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.88, 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 97.74% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.50. RICK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.45
Fwd PE 3.88
RICK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRICK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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 83.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
96.24% 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 6.27
EV/EBITDA 6.94
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.
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)1.77
EPS Next 2Y48.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%, RICK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of RICK dropped by -31.43% 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 3.91.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, RICK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%

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

RICK pays out 15.00% 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.
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 (10/30/2025, 7:37:22 PM)

After market: 23.8 -0.4 (-1.65%)

24.2

-0.6 (-2.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)12-15 2025-12-15/amc
Inst Owners49.5%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners8.51%
Ins Owner Change0.32%
Market Cap211.02M
Revenue(TTM)281.74M
Net Income(TTM)16.56M
Analysts82.86
Price Target99.96 (313.06%)
Short Float %12.34%
Short Ratio5.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%
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 7.45
Fwd PE 3.88
P/S 0.75
P/FCF 6.27
P/OCF 4.11
P/B 0.78
P/tB 6.52
EV/EBITDA 6.94
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY13.43%
EPS(NY)6.23
Fwd EY25.75%
FCF(TTM)3.86
FCFY15.95%
OCF(TTM)5.89
OCFY24.33%
SpS32.31
BVpS30.91
TBVpS3.71
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)1.77
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 1.62
F-Score6
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 7.45 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.