RCI Hospitality Holdings (FRA:RIK) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:RIK RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc FRA:RIK
65 GF Score
Price €24.14
GF Value €47.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is RCI Hospitality Holdings Moat Score?

RCI Hospitality Holdings FRA:RIK +1.94% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:RIK with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Restaurants companies, RCI Hospitality Holdings ranks better than 88.28% on this metric.

RCI Hospitality Holdings has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

RCI Hospitality Holdings has Narrow Moat: RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its brand strength and customer loyalty in the hospitality sector. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong regulatory barriers or intellectual property.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes RCI Hospitality Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

RCI Hospitality Holdings  (FRA:RIK) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

RCI Hospitality Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:RIK vs BRCB, VENU, JACK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, RCI Hospitality Holdings's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, RCI Hospitality Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RCI Hospitality Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
RCI Hospitality Holdings (FRA:RIK) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, RCI Hospitality Holdings ranks #43 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is RCI Hospitality Holdings' Moat Score too high?
RCI Hospitality Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, RCI Hospitality Holdings ranks #43 out of 367 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 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RCI Hospitality Holdings' Moat Score compare to BRCB and VENU?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, RCI Hospitality Holdings ranks #43 out of 367 companies for Moat Score. This places RCI Hospitality Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. RCI Hospitality Holdings's current Moat Score is 4. 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 €47.64, compared to a current price of €24.14 — trading 49.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. RCI Hospitality Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RCI Hospitality Holdings (FRA:RIK), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 03, 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 €24.14 is trading 49.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.64. GuruFocus considers RCI Hospitality Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RIK:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €47.64 vs. price of €24.14 (49.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges RICK:USA0KT6:UK
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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