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RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

2.93 USD
-0.07 (-2.33%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall RSSS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated RSSS against 85 industry peers in the IT Services industry. RSSS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RSSS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
In multiple years RSSS reported negative net income over the last 5 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

RSSS has a Return On Assets (2.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.09%, RSSS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.53% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of RSSS (8.81%) is better than 72.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.74%
ROE 9.09%
ROIC 8.81%
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

The Profit Margin of RSSS (2.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RSSS has a Operating Margin of 4.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RSSS outperforms 54.12% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.32%, RSSS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RSSS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.69%
PM (TTM) 2.58%
GM 49.32%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RSSS is still creating some value.
RSSS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RSSS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for RSSS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and 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

An Altman-Z score of 2.16 indicates that RSSS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RSSS's Altman-Z score of 2.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RSSS outperforms 43.53% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for RSSS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 2.16
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.78%
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 0.78 indicates that RSSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RSSS's Current ratio of 0.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RSSS is outperformed by 85.88% of its industry peers.
RSSS has a Quick Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that RSSS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.78, RSSS is doing worse than 83.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.78
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.
Looking at the last year, RSSS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.94% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.94%
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 23321464686.72% on average per year.
RSSS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y4312024425557499400%
EPS Next 2Y23321464686.72%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y6.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
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 15.53.
72.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RSSS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
RSSS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.53
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RSSS.
74.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RSSS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.75
EV/EBITDA 24.37
RSSS Per share dataRSSS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RSSS'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 RSSS's earnings are expected to grow with 23321464686.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23321464686.72%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for RSSS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC

NASDAQ:RSSS (12/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

2.93

-0.07 (-2.33%)

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 Change3.73%
Market Cap96.31M
Revenue(TTM)49.06M
Net Income(TTM)1.27M
Analysts82.22
Price Target5.44 (85.67%)
Short Float %0.1%
Short Ratio0.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)-24.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-46.52%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)-3.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.76%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.68%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.22%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)14.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)399.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)175.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.53
P/S 1.96
P/FCF 13.75
P/OCF 13.71
P/B 6.91
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.37
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.19
Fwd EY6.44%
FCF(TTM)0.21
FCFY7.27%
OCF(TTM)0.21
OCFY7.29%
SpS1.49
BVpS0.42
TBVpS-0.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.74%
ROE 9.09%
ROCE 11.15%
ROIC 8.81%
ROICexc 21.66%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 4.69%
PM (TTM) 2.58%
GM 49.32%
FCFM 14.28%
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 Turnover1.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 1.55%
Cap/Sales 0.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 198.17%
Profit Quality 553.41%
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 2.16
F-Score7
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC1
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 Y4312024425557499400%
EPS Next 2Y23321464686.72%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.94%
Revenue growth 3Y14.21%
Revenue growth 5Y9.57%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y6.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y407.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year147.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y101.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y23.68%
OCF growth 1Y97.78%
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.