Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 12.8x · EV/EBITDA 7.8x · ROE 41.1%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $196M | $151M | $184M | $250M | $129M | $83M | $25M | $37M | $40M | $76M | $80M |
| Enterprise Value | $219M | $174M | $221M | $277M | $142M | $101M | $41M | $77M | $67M | $101M | $94M |
| P/E Ratio → | 12.83 | 9.24 | 13.79 | 14.82 | 6.17 | 7.49 | — | 9.26 | 14.86 | 39.06 | 45.43 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.66 | 0.95 | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.41 | 0.45 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.57 | 3.29 | 5.49 | 9.68 | 4.03 | 3.19 | 1.13 | 1.15 | 1.48 | 5.09 | 5.46 |
| P/FCF | 11.26 | 8.71 | 51.13 | 26.13 | 4.68 | 238.53 | 1.02 | — | — | 18.91 | 7.40 |
| P/OCF | 10.31 | 7.97 | 29.81 | 19.99 | 4.53 | 90.46 | 1.00 | — | — | 15.03 | 6.86 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.55 | 0.80 | 1.05 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 0.27 | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.54 | 0.53 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.76 | 6.18 | 9.06 | 11.13 | 4.77 | 6.61 | — | 9.41 | 9.66 | 49.41 | 16.52 |
| EV / EBIT | 8.71 | 6.94 | 9.88 | 11.75 | 4.93 | 7.06 | — | 11.68 | 9.65 | 16.81 | 17.39 |
| EV / FCF | — | 10.03 | 61.54 | 29.03 | 5.16 | 290.37 | 1.66 | — | — | 24.97 | 8.70 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 26.9% | 26.9% | 28.7% | 29.1% | 29.1% | 26.1% | 25.8% | 25.4% | 24.6% | 25.9% | 26.7% |
| Operating Margin | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.1% | 6.9% | -7.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 5.4% | -5.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 41.1% | 41.1% | 45.0% | 58.3% | 72.1% | 45.6% | -32.5% | 13.6% | 12.9% | 13.6% | 14.1% |
| ROA | 12.3% | 12.3% | 10.6% | 16.1% | 26.0% | 15.6% | -10.8% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| ROIC | 26.9% | 26.9% | 26.9% | 35.9% | 48.4% | 25.8% | -14.9% | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 10.5% |
| ROCE | 31.6% | 31.6% | 31.7% | 43.1% | 63.6% | 34.2% | -19.1% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.6% | 8.2% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.56 | 0.56 | 1.26 | 1.32 | 0.43 | 0.70 | 0.75 | 1.28 | 1.01 | 1.82 | 0.98 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.92 | 0.92 | 1.73 | 1.37 | 0.46 | 1.20 | — | 5.07 | 3.94 | 13.39 | 2.52 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.50 | 1.12 | 1.07 | 0.42 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 1.22 | 0.99 | 1.63 | 0.96 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.82 | 0.82 | 1.53 | 1.11 | 0.45 | 1.18 | — | 4.84 | 3.88 | 11.99 | 2.47 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.32 | 10.41 | 2.90 | 0.49 | 51.84 | 0.65 | — | — | 6.06 | 1.30 |
| Interest Coverage | 9.40 | 9.40 | 10.12 | 16.86 | 77.97 | 39.12 | -14.50 | 3.87 | 4.75 | 10.15 | 10.22 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.81 | 1.56 | 1.46 | 1.74 | 1.53 | 3.30 | 2.54 | 2.51 | 2.24 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.81 | 1.56 | 1.46 | 1.74 | 1.53 | 3.53 | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.42 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.01 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.38 | 2.11 | 2.18 | 3.24 | 2.80 | 2.20 | 1.99 | 2.46 | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 102.00 | 111.81 | 110.35 | 69.29 | 88.17 | 93.43 | 123.51 | 100.02 | 95.94 | 102.32 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16.0% | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 606.7% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 7.8% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 16.2% | 13.3% | — | 10.8% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| FCF Yield | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 3.8% | 21.4% | 0.4% | 98.4% | — | — | 5.3% | 13.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.8% | 4.9% | 5.0% | 10.3% | 13.6% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.8% | 4.9% | 5.0% | 10.3% | 13.6% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 16.5% | 5.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $8M | $8M | $9M | $10M | $12M | $12M | $13M | $12M | $12M | $13M |
Seasonal working capital volatility
Based on current market data, RCMT trades at a TTM P/E of 13.14, which appears to discount the firm relative to pure-play staffing peers like Kforce, potentially failing to account for the structural stability provided by its specialized K-12 and engineering service contracts.
The valuation gap relative to peers suggests the market may be misclassifying RCMT as a generic staffing firm rather than a specialized service integrator. Investors should monitor whether the forward P/E of 12.20 reflects a lack of analyst coverage or a genuine skepticism regarding the sustainability of recent margin expansion.
As reported in financial statements, RCMT's ROIC has fluctuated between 3.9% and 14.0% over the last ten quarters, reflecting the inherent difficulty in maintaining high capital efficiency while managing the seasonal revenue dips characteristic of its school-based healthcare segment.
The volatility in ROIC suggests that the company's ability to compound capital is heavily dependent on the timing of project-based engineering revenue and the academic calendar. Analysts should interpret the 6.1% ROIC in 2026Q1 as a baseline that requires normalization for seasonal working capital swings before drawing conclusions on long-term value creation.
According to recent SEC filings, RCMT's DSO has remained elevated, frequently exceeding 100 days, which indicates that the company's reliance on public sector and school district clients creates a structural drag on cash conversion efficiency compared to more agile industrial peers.
The extended collection cycles appear to be a permanent feature of the business model rather than a temporary operational failure. This persistent working capital intensity necessitates a cautious view on free cash flow, as the company must constantly reinvest to support its receivables base.
Based on reported figures, RCMT has maintained a disciplined debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56% as of 2025Q4, providing a robust buffer that allows the firm to navigate the inherent volatility of its human-capital-intensive business model without excessive interest expense pressure.
The company's ability to manage its debt load while simultaneously funding share repurchases suggests a management team focused on balance sheet stability. However, investors should monitor whether this conservative stance limits the firm's ability to pursue larger, potentially accretive acquisitions in the engineering space.
The most commonly misapplied metric for RCMT is the standard P/S ratio, which obscures the significant margin variance between the company's high-value engineering projects and its lower-margin, volume-driven healthcare staffing placements.
Relying on revenue-based multiples fails to capture the quality of earnings inherent in the company's specialized service contracts. Analysts should instead prioritize EV/EBITDA or normalized FCF multiples to better account for the varying profitability profiles across the firm's three distinct operating segments.
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RCM Technologies, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 12.8x. The historical average is 17.4x. This places it at the 44th percentile of its historical range.
RCM Technologies, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.6x.
RCM Technologies, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 41.1%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 10.7%.
Based on historical data, RCM Technologies, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 12.8x. This is at the 44th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
RCM Technologies, Inc. has 26.9% gross margin and 7.9% operating margin.
RCM Technologies, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.9x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.