RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:RSSS • US7610251057
2.29 USD
+0.04 (+1.78%)
Last: Mar 3, 2026, 02:08 PM
RSSS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 industry peers in the IT Services industry. RSSS has an average financial health and profitability rating. RSSS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make RSSS suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RSSS was profitable.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- RSSS has a Return On Assets of 8.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: RSSS outperforms 77.91% of its industry peers.
- RSSS's Return On Equity of 22.48% is amongst the best of the industry. RSSS outperforms 86.05% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.84%, RSSS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.75% | ||
| ROE | 22.48% | ||
| ROIC | 12.84% |
ROA(3y)-1.23%
ROA(5y)-3%
ROE(3y)-5.17%
ROE(5y)-10.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.87%, RSSS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- RSSS has a better Operating Margin (6.82%) than 61.63% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 50.83%, RSSS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RSSS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.87% | ||
| GM | 50.83% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.55%
GM growth 5Y9.71%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for RSSS has been increased compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.12 indicates that RSSS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RSSS's Altman-Z score of 2.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RSSS outperforms 45.35% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC9.03%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that RSSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- RSSS's Current ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RSSS is outperformed by 84.88% 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 83.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- RSSS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 4400.00%, which is quite impressive.
- Looking at the last year, RSSS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.07% in the last year.
- 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)4400%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%128.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.07%
Revenue growth 3Y14.21%
Revenue growth 5Y9.57%
Sales Q2Q%-1.02%
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4115929771446443500%
EPS Next 2Y23004151060.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.77%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.44, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RSSS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RSSS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.13. RSSS is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.47, the valuation of RSSS can be described as correct.
- 72.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RSSS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.11. RSSS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RSSS is valued a bit cheaper than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- 86.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RSSS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.37 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of RSSS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- RSSS's earnings are expected to grow with 23004151060.49% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23004151060.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RSSS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:RSSS (3/3/2026, 2:08:23 PM)
2.29
+0.04 (+1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners45.07%
Inst Owner Change5.38%
Ins Owners14.63%
Ins Owner Change2.07%
Market Cap75.27M
Revenue(TTM)49.20M
Net Income(TTM)3.87M
Analysts82.22
Price Target5.1 (122.71%)
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio0.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-37.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.17%
Max EPS beat(2)-34.64%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-31.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-46.52%
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)-3.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.81%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.91%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.82%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.02%
PT rev (1m)-6.25%
PT rev (3m)-6.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.47 | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.85 | ||
| P/B | 4.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.37 |
EPS(TTM)0.09
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)0.18
Fwd EY8.02%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY10.1%
OCF(TTM)0.23
OCFY10.15%
SpS1.5
BVpS0.52
TBVpS-0.25
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.75% | ||
| ROE | 22.48% | ||
| ROCE | 16.25% | ||
| ROIC | 12.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 6.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.87% | ||
| GM | 50.83% | ||
| FCFM | 15.45% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 3.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 165.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 196.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.12 |
F-Score8
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC1.42
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)4400%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%128.57%
EPS Next Y4115929771446443500%
EPS Next 2Y23004151060.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.07%
Revenue growth 3Y14.21%
Revenue growth 5Y9.57%
Sales Q2Q%-1.02%
Revenue Next Year-0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.77%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y132.44%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year137.85%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y311.65%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y23.68%
OCF growth 1Y295.37%
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 5 / 10 to RSSS.
Can you provide the valuation status for RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS) stock?
RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for RSSS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC (RSSS) is expected to grow by 4115929771446443500% in the next year.