What is RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s (RICK) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (43), Value (54), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. in?

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).

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RICK

Buy

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $235M · Avg Vol: $2M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-1.5%

D/E

1.1x

Dividend %

1.0%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. owns and operates adult nightclubs and sports-themed bar-restaurants across the United States. The company's competitive moat is protected by high regulatory barriers to entry, including strict municipal zoning laws and limited liquor and adult entertainment licensing. It operates as a highly cash-generative, niche hospitality player with a disciplined capital allocation strategy focused on share repurchases and strategic club acquisitions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	267.6M	293.8M	295.6M	279.4M	1.5%	284.4M
EPS	4.91	3.13	0.33	1.23	-37.0%	-0.45
Shares	9.2M	9.4M	9.0M	8.7M	-5.9%	7.6M
Debt	241.3M	277.9M	272.2M	266.4M	3.4%	268.3M
Equity	241.3M	281.6M	263.4M	261.1M	2.7%	—
Op CF	64.5M	59.1M	55.9M	49.4M	-8.5%	42.7M
Inv CF	-67.8M	-64.8M	-21.0M	-24.0M	—	—
Fin CF	3.6M	-9.3M	-23.5M	-24.0M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+14.5%

SMA 50SMA 200

$30.18

RSI (14)

70.9

52W High

$37.31

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

3.3%25.1

ROE

-1.5%16.6

GP/Assets

40.5%71.0

Op. Margin

17.6%86.7

FCF/Assets

5.8%62.6

Piotroski

653.4

Int. Cover

1.0x17.8

D/E Ratio

1.13x22.8

Current Ratio

0.56x5.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

8.5x58.8

P/FCF

6.8x81.3

P/B

1.0x70.6

P/S

0.8x55.6

Div Yield

1.0%16.1

Momentum

52W High %

81%59.2

RS 6M

25%91.6

SMA 50/200

1.10x83.7

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%21.5

EPS Rev 12W

0.0%55.7

EPS Improve

+1029%98.6

Q Growth

56%76.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$235M

P/E (Forward)

7.1x

Gross Margin

85.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of RICK are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
RICK	RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.(you)	$235M	74	Buy
NATH	Nathan's Famous, Inc.	$401M	79	Buy
LOCO	El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.	$484M	80	Strong Buy
BLMN	Bloomin' Brands, Inc.	$980M	74	Buy
RRGB	Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.	$191M	47	Hold
BDL	Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.	$73M	91	Strong Buy
NDLS	Noodles & Company	$94M	49	Hold
DIN	Dine Brands Global, Inc.	$457M	39	Hold
CBRL	Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.	$1.3B	60	Hold
BJRI	BJ's Restaurants, Inc.	$1.4B	61	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 10.2% · P/E 20.9x · Gross margin 37.6%

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK): Stock Score Summary

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (54/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$30.18
Market Cap	$235M
P/E (Forward)	7.10
Price/Book	0.97
Return on Equity	-1.5%
Return on Invested Capital	3.3%
Debt/Equity	1.13x
Gross Margin	85.0%
Operating Margin	17.6%
Revenue Growth	3.9%
Dividend Yield	1.0%
Free Cash Flow	$35M

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.’s (RICK) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (54), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?: RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. in?: RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).