Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Research Solutions Inc stock (RSSS) is currently trading at $2.28. Research Solutions Inc PE ratio is 19.00. Research Solutions Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.52. Analyst consensus price target for RSSS is $5.00. WallStSmart rates RSSS as Underperform.
- RSSS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- RSSS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- RSSS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- RSSS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- RSSS fair value vs current price
- RSSS insider transactions and insider buying
- Is RSSS undervalued or overvalued?
- Research Solutions Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- RSSS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- RSSS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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RSSS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Research Solutions Inc (RSSS)
RSSS trades 206% above its Graham fair value of $0.82, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around market cap and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) Key Strengths (2)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $27 in profit
Paying $1.52 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) Areas to Watch (7)
Revenue declining -1.00%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Premium pricing at 4.5x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Moderate institutional interest at 46.66%
Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.52) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 27.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.68), Price/Book (4.47) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 6.27%, Profit Margin at 7.87%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 27.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
RSSS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
RSSS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.52x trades 21% below its historical average of 1.92x (32th percentile). The current valuation is 62% below its historical high of 3.98x set in Jan 2020, and 172% above its historical low of 0.56x in Jan 2016. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.0x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) · TECHNOLOGY › SOFTWARE - APPLICATION
The Big Picture
Research Solutions Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 49M with 1% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.9%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 27.3% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 1M in free cash flow and 1M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Research Solutions Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Research Solutions Inc.
Bottom Line
Research Solutions Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Research Solutions Inc(RSSS)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE - APPLICATION
USA
Research Solutions, Inc., provides annual licenses that allow customers to access and use functions of the cloud-based software-as-a-service research intelligence platform. The company is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada.