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RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

2.89 USD
+0.05 (+1.76%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:14:42 PM
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After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:14:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

RSSS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of RSSS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
In multiple years RSSS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years RSSS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 of 2.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: RSSS outperforms 60.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.63%, RSSS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.34%, RSSS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.14% 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 (2.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RSSS's Operating Margin of 5.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RSSS outperforms 57.95% of its industry peers.
RSSS has a better Gross Margin (49.98%) than 71.59% 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.
RSSS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
RSSS has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2.30 indicates that RSSS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RSSS (2.30) 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 2.3
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC8.8%
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 84.09% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that RSSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RSSS's Quick ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RSSS is outperformed by 82.95% 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

RSSS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -100.00%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.83% in the past 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)5.83%
Revenue growth 3Y14.21%
Revenue growth 5Y9.57%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%

3.2 Future

RSSS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23004151060.49% yearly.
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

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

With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.74, RSSS is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RSSS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RSSS is cheaper than 73.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, RSSS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.74
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

RSSS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RSSS indicates a rather cheap valuation: RSSS is cheaper than 80.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.1
EV/EBITDA 21.02
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.
RSSS's earnings are expected to grow with 23004151060.49% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 (12/19/2025, 8:14:42 PM)

After market: 2.89 0 (0%)

2.89

+0.05 (+1.76%)

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 Change2.09%
Market Cap94.99M
Revenue(TTM)49.33M
Net Income(TTM)1.35M
Analysts82.22
Price Target5.44 (88.24%)
Short Float %0.09%
Short Ratio0.3
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)0%
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 15.74
P/S 1.93
P/FCF 13.1
P/OCF 13.04
P/B 6.09
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.02
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.18
Fwd EY6.35%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY7.63%
OCF(TTM)0.22
OCFY7.67%
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 2.3
F-Score7
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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.