RSSS (Research Solutions) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.93 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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RSSS Research Solutions Inc RSSS
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Price $2.22
GF Value $2.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Research Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Research Solutions RSSS +0.91% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.93 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 14.20. GuruFocus rates RSSS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,467 Software companies, Research Solutions ranks worse than 84.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Research Solutions's current share price is $2.22. Research Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.28. Research Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.93.

The historical rank and industry rank for Research Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

RSSS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.95   Med: 14.2   Max: 25.75
Current: 7.87

During the past years, Research Solutions's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 25.75. The lowest was 4.95. And the median was 14.20.

RSSS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.94% of 1467 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.39 vs RSSS: 7.87

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Research Solutions's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.575. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $0.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Research Solutions  (NAS:RSSS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Research Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Research Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Research Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Research Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Research Solutions Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Research Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.34 11.96 14.82 11.21 8.09

RSSS vs SCOR, BZAI, FRMM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Research Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Research Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Research Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Research Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Research Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Research Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.22/0.28
=7.93

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Research Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Research Solutions's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.575/330.2130*330.2130
=0.575

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Research Solutions Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.254 241.018 0.348
201609 0.239 241.428 0.327
201612 0.214 241.432 0.293
201703 0.191 243.801 0.259
201706 0.182 244.955 0.245
201709 0.158 246.819 0.211
201712 0.142 246.524 0.190
201803 0.138 249.554 0.183
201806 0.137 251.989 0.180
201809 0.130 252.439 0.170
201812 0.122 251.233 0.160
201903 0.121 254.202 0.157
201906 0.124 256.143 0.160
201909 0.123 256.759 0.158
201912 0.115 256.974 0.148
202003 0.183 258.115 0.234
202006 0.187 257.797 0.240
202009 0.191 260.280 0.242
202012 0.198 260.474 0.251
202103 0.196 264.877 0.244
202106 0.205 271.696 0.249
202109 0.194 274.310 0.234
202112 0.189 278.802 0.224
202203 0.192 287.504 0.221
202206 0.180 296.311 0.201
202209 0.195 296.808 0.217
202212 0.194 296.797 0.216
202303 0.217 301.836 0.237
202306 0.249 305.109 0.269
202309 0.232 307.789 0.249
202312 0.428 306.746 0.461
202403 0.438 312.332 0.463
202406 0.362 314.175 0.380
202409 0.392 315.301 0.411
202412 0.341 315.605 0.357
202503 0.347 319.799 0.358
202506 0.429 322.561 0.439
202509 0.475 324.800 0.483
202512 0.524 324.054 0.534
202603 0.575 330.213 0.575

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.93 mean?
Research Solutions (RSSS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.93 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Research Solutions and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 14.20. Over the past decade, Research Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.95 to 25.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #1246 out of 1467 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Research Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Research Solutions' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.93 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 14.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.95 to a high of 25.75. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39. Research Solutions' value of 7.93 is 231.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #1246 out of 1467 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Research Solutions has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Research Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SCOR and BZAI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #1246 out of 1467 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Research Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39. Research Solutions' value of 7.93 is 231.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Research Solutions' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.95 to 25.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.20 vs. the industry median of 2.39, Research Solutions has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.39, based on 1,467 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Research Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.93 is 231.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Research Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Research Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.93, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 14.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Research Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions (RSSS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.75, compared to a current price of $2.22 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.93, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 14.20 and 231.8% above the Software industry median of 2.39. Research Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Solutions (RSSS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.93 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Research Solutions (RSSS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.22 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.75. GuruFocus considers Research Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RSSS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.93 (44% below median its 10-year median of 14.20)
  • GF Value™: $2.75 vs. price of $2.22 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 231.8% above the Software median (#1246 of 1467)

No single metric tells the full story. See the RSSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Research Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges 61I:Germany
Address 10624 E. Eastern Avenue, Suite A-614, Henderson, NV, USA, 89052
Research Solutions Inc is a holding company. The company provides vertical software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, providing software and related services to help research-intensive organizations simplify the research process, save time, and money. The company operates in a single segment, which derives its revenue from subscription fees from its cloud-based SaaS Platforms and transactional service fees for the electronic delivery of single articles. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Transactions. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Europe.
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