RCI Hospitality Holdings (LTS:0KT6) Interest Expense: $-17.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0KT6 RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc LTS:0KT6
63 GF Score
Price $27.05
GF Value $55.48
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is RCI Hospitality Holdings Interest Expense?

RCI Hospitality Holdings LTS:0KT6 +3.56% 63 Interest Expense is $-17.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KT6 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. RCI Hospitality Holdings's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -4.5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-17.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. RCI Hospitality Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 11.5 Mil. RCI Hospitality Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -4.5 Mil. RCI Hospitality Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.54. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

RCI Hospitality Holdings  (LTS:0KT6) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

RCI Hospitality Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $241.0 Mil.

RCI Hospitality Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*11.461/-4.515
=2.54

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

RCI Hospitality Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RCI Hospitality Holdings's Interest Expense 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.

RCI Hospitality Holdings Interest Expense Chart

RCI Hospitality Holdings Annual Data
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RCI Hospitality Holdings Quarterly Data
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RCI Hospitality Holdings Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-17.0 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-17.0 Mil mean?
RCI Hospitality Holdings (LTS:0KT6) has a Interest Expense of $-17.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on RCI Hospitality Holdings and its competitors.
Is RCI Hospitality Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
RCI Hospitality Holdings' current Interest Expense is $-17.0 Mil. Overall, RCI Hospitality Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RCI Hospitality Holdings' Interest Expense compare to BRCB and VENU?
RCI Hospitality Holdings' Interest Expense of $-17.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Restaurants company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on RCI Hospitality Holdings and its competitors. RCI Hospitality Holdings's current Interest Expense is $-17.0 Mil. 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 (LTS:0KT6) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.48, compared to a current price of $27.05 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-17.0 Mil. RCI Hospitality Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RCI Hospitality Holdings (LTS:0KT6), the current Interest Expense is $-17.0 Mil as of Mar. 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 (LTS:0KT6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCI Hospitality Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $27.05 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.48. GuruFocus considers RCI Hospitality Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0KT6:

  • Interest Expense: $-17.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $55.48 vs. price of $27.05 (51.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KT6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

RCI Hospitality Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges RICK:USARIK:Germany
Address 10737 Cutten Road, Houston, TX, USA, 77066
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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