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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Research Solutions's enterprise value is $61.70 Mil.
Research Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.43 Mil. Therefore, Research Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Research Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RSSS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -505.02 Med: -37.96 Max: 912.77
Current: 8.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Research Solutions was 912.77. The lowest was -505.02. And the median was -37.96.
RSSS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.29% of 1958
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.44
vs RSSS: 8.31
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Research Solutions (NAS:RSSS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Research Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Research Solutions's share price for today is $2.205.
Research Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.150.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Research Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Research Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Research Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Research Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Research Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $61.70 Mil.
Research Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.43 Mil.
* 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 (RSSS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Research Solutions. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #758 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Research Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Research Solutions' current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44. Research Solutions' value of 8.31 is 20.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #758 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SCOR and BZAI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #758 out of 1958 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Research Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44. Research Solutions' value of 8.31 is 20.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.44, based on 1,958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Research Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 is 20.4% below 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Research Solutions. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Research Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31. 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 $2.21 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31 and 20.4% below the Software industry median of 10.44. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Solutions (RSSS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31 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 $2.21 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.75.
GuruFocus considers Research Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RSSS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.31
GF Value™: $2.75 vs. price of $2.21 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.4% below the Software median (#758 of 1958)
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 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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