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RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS INC (RICK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:RICK - US74934Q1085 - Common Stock

26.28 USD
-0.01 (-0.04%)
Last: 10/28/2025, 10:24:57 AM
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. 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

In the past year RICK was profitable.
RICK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 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.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.14%, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.89%, RICK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.40% of the companies in the same industry.
RICK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.91%. This 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 of 5.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RICK outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
RICK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RICK has a better Operating Margin (16.56%) than 72.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RICK has declined.
The Gross Margin of RICK (57.38%) is better than 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, RICK has less shares outstanding
RICK has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RICK is higher compared to a year ago.
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

RICK has an Altman-Z score of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that RICK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of RICK (1.65) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RICK is 7.17, which is on the high side as it means it would take RICK, 7.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RICK (7.17) is better than 70.68% 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 decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.83, RICK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 7.17
Altman-Z 1.65
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC8.3%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.92, RICK is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.88% of the companies in the same 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 49.62% 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 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.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 48.14% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.09, which indicates a very decent valuation of RICK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RICK indicates a rather cheap valuation: RICK is cheaper than 96.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RICK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.08), we can say RICK is valued rather cheaply.
RICK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.22.
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.
RICK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.09.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.09
Fwd PE 4.22
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RICK is valued cheaper than 82.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RICK is valued cheaper than 96.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.81
EV/EBITDA 7.16
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as RICK's earnings are expected to grow with 48.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)1.92
EPS Next 2Y48.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RICK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%.
In the last 3 months the price of RICK has falen by -25.50%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
RICK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.90.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.03, RICK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.30.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%

5.2 History

The dividend of RICK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.14%!
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.
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 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 (10/28/2025, 10:24:57 AM)

26.28

-0.01 (-0.04%)

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 Cap229.16M
Revenue(TTM)281.74M
Net Income(TTM)16.56M
Analysts82.86
Price Target99.96 (280.37%)
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 8.09
Fwd PE 4.22
P/S 0.81
P/FCF 6.81
P/OCF 4.46
P/B 0.85
P/tB 7.08
EV/EBITDA 7.16
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY12.37%
EPS(NY)6.23
Fwd EY23.71%
FCF(TTM)3.86
FCFY14.69%
OCF(TTM)5.89
OCFY22.4%
SpS32.31
BVpS30.91
TBVpS3.71
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)1.92
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 1.65
F-Score6
WACC8.3%
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 8.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.85.


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.