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RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:RSSS - US7610251057 - Common Stock

2.98 USD
+0.06 (+2.05%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:00:48 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

RSSS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 85 industry peers in the IT Services industry. RSSS has an average financial health and profitability rating. RSSS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RSSS has reported negative net income.
In the past year RSSS had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: RSSS reported negative net income in multiple years.
RSSS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
RSSS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRSSS 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 2025 0 2M -2M 4M 6M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of RSSS (2.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RSSS has a Return On Equity of 8.63%. This is in the better half of the industry: RSSS outperforms 63.53% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.34%, RSSS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.96%
ROE 8.63%
ROIC 10.34%
ROA(3y)-1.23%
ROA(5y)-3%
ROE(3y)-5.17%
ROE(5y)-10.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
RSSS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRSSS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

1.3 Margins

RSSS has a Profit Margin of 2.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RSSS outperforms 51.76% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.48%, RSSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of RSSS (49.98%) is better than 71.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RSSS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.48%
PM (TTM) 2.73%
GM 49.98%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.55%
GM growth 5Y9.71%
RSSS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRSSS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RSSS is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for RSSS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RSSS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
RSSS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
RSSS Yearly Shares OutstandingRSSS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
RSSS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRSSS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.2 Solvency

RSSS has an Altman-Z score of 2.36. This is not the best score and indicates that RSSS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RSSS (2.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RSSS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 2.36
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.83%
RSSS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRSSS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5M 10M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that RSSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RSSS has a worse Current ratio (0.79) than 87.06% of its industry peers.
RSSS has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that RSSS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RSSS (0.79) is worse than 85.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.79
RSSS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRSSS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for RSSS have decreased strongly by -100.00% in the last year.
RSSS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.83%.
Measured over the past years, RSSS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.83%
Revenue growth 3Y14.21%
Revenue growth 5Y9.57%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, RSSS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23004151060.49% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RSSS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4115929771446443500%
EPS Next 2Y23004151060.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.95%
Revenue Next 2Y5%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
RSSS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRSSS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
RSSS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRSSS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.05 -0.05 0.1 0.15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

RSSS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.23.
RSSS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RSSS is cheaper than 71.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, RSSS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 16.23
RSSS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRSSS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RSSS is on the same level as its industry peers.
RSSS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RSSS is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.51
EV/EBITDA 21.77
RSSS Per share dataRSSS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5

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 RSSS's earnings are expected to grow with 23004151060.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23004151060.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RSSS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC

NASDAQ:RSSS (12/12/2025, 8:00:48 PM)

2.98

+0.06 (+2.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11
Inst Owners44.98%
Inst Owner Change-7.44%
Ins Owners14.31%
Ins Owner Change3.05%
Market Cap97.95M
Revenue(TTM)49.33M
Net Income(TTM)1.35M
Analysts82.22
Price Target5.44 (82.55%)
Short Float %0.1%
Short Ratio0.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-43.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-46.52%
Max EPS beat(2)-41.17%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-304.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-1128.9%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.96%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.89%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.24%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.34%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)200%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)162.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 16.23
P/S 1.99
P/FCF 13.51
P/OCF 13.44
P/B 6.28
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.77
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.18
Fwd EY6.16%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY7.4%
OCF(TTM)0.22
OCFY7.44%
SpS1.5
BVpS0.47
TBVpS-0.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.96%
ROE 8.63%
ROCE 13.09%
ROIC 10.34%
ROICexc 24.59%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 5.48%
PM (TTM) 2.73%
GM 49.98%
FCFM 14.7%
ROA(3y)-1.23%
ROA(5y)-3%
ROE(3y)-5.17%
ROE(5y)-10.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.55%
GM growth 5Y9.71%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 184.49%
Profit Quality 538.66%
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 2.36
F-Score7
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)36.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y4115929771446443500%
EPS Next 2Y23004151060.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.83%
Revenue growth 3Y14.21%
Revenue growth 5Y9.57%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%
Revenue Next Year2.95%
Revenue Next 2Y5%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y204.57%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year139.32%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y198.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y23.68%
OCF growth 1Y189.82%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y23.75%

RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC / RSSS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for RSSS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RSSS.


What is the valuation status of RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.