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RCI Hospitality Holdings (FRA:RIK) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
RCI Hospitality Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
RCI Hospitality Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
RCI Hospitality Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
RCI Hospitality Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2017-09
2018-09
2019-09
2020-09
2021-09
2022-09
2023-09
2024-09
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
13.07
11.98
7.18
6.87
18.12
11.33
10.64
10.83
4.81
RCI Hospitality Holdings Quarterly Data
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.27
12.42
13.07
14.81
14.10
12.56
11.98
8.03
9.77
6.09
7.18
7.47
4.12
5.83
6.87
21.79
36.50
18.02
18.12
15.41
12.44
8.50
11.33
15.48
14.04
11.71
10.64
13.44
12.05
9.22
10.83
14.02
9.26
6.01
4.81
3.65
3.97
FRA:RIK vs BRCB, VENU, JACK: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, RCI Hospitality Holdings's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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.
RCI Hospitality Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, RCI Hospitality Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RCI Hospitality Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
RCI Hospitality Holdings Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
RCI Hospitality Holdings (FRA:RIK) has a Forward PE Ratio of 3.93 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on RCI Hospitality Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RCI Hospitality Holdings ranks #5 out of 157 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is RCI Hospitality Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
RCI Hospitality Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 3.93. The Restaurants industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.20. RCI Hospitality Holdings' value of 3.93 is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RCI Hospitality Holdings ranks #5 out of 157 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RCI Hospitality Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RCI Hospitality Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to BRCB and VENU?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, RCI Hospitality Holdings ranks #5 out of 157 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places RCI Hospitality Holdings in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.20. RCI Hospitality Holdings' value of 3.93 is 78.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Restaurants companies is 18.20, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RCI Hospitality Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 3.93 is 78.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on RCI Hospitality Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RCI Hospitality Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 3.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RCI Hospitality Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCI Hospitality Holdings (FRA:RIK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.40, compared to a current price of €22.98 — trading 52.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 3.93 and 78.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 18.20. RCI Hospitality Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RCI Hospitality Holdings (FRA:RIK), the current Forward PE Ratio is 3.93 as of Jul. 23, 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 RCI Hospitality Holdings (FRA:RIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCI Hospitality Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €22.98 is trading 52.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.40.
GuruFocus considers RCI Hospitality Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RIK:
Forward PE Ratio: 3.93
GF Value™: €48.40 vs. price of €22.98 (52.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% below the Restaurants median (#5 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc through its subsidiaries, owns and operates establishments that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant, and or bar operations. It also owns and operates a communication company serving the adult nightclub industry. The company's operating business segments are Nightclubs, Bombshells, and Others. It operates nightclubs through the following brands Rick's Cabaret, Vivid Cabaret, Tootsie's Cabaret, Club Onyx, and Jaguars Club. In the Bombshells segment, the company is building a chain of Restaurants and Sports Bars in Dallas, Austin, and Houston, Texas. It derives the majority of revenue from the Nightclubs segment that engages in the sale of alcoholic beverages, food, and merchandise items; service in the form of cover charges, and room rentals.
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