RTC Group (LSE:RTC) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Jun. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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LSE:RTC RTC Group PLC LSE:RTC
76 GF Score
Price £0.88
GF Value £1.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is RTC Group Financial Strength?

RTC Group LSE:RTC 76 Financial Strength is 9 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:RTC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.07 (Modestly Undervalued).

RTC Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

RTC Group PLC shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

RTC Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.15. RTC Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.02. As of today, RTC Group's Altman Z-Score is 6.54.


RTC Group  (LSE:RTC) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

RTC Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


RTC Group Financial Strength Related Terms


LSE:RTC vs RHI, KFY, TNET: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, RTC Group's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


RTC Group Financial Strength vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RTC Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RTC Group's Financial Strength falls into.


LSE:RTC
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RTC Group Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). 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.

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:

RTC Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.79 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £1.67 Mil.

RTC Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate RTC Group's interest coverage with the available data.

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

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

RTC Group's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0.317 + 1.668) / 90.444
=0.02

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

RTC Group has a Z-score of 6.54, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 6.54 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 9 mean?
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) has a Financial Strength of 9 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on RTC Group and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, RTC Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is RTC Group's Financial Strength too high?
RTC Group's current Financial Strength of 9 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, RTC Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTC Group's Financial Strength compare to RHI and KFY?
RTC Group's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, RTC Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Business Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on RTC Group and its competitors. RTC Group's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group (LSE:RTC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.07, compared to a current price of £0.88 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. RTC Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTC Group (LSE:RTC), the current Financial Strength is 9 as of Jun. 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.88 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.07. GuruFocus considers RTC Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:RTC:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: £1.07 vs. price of £0.88 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100

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


RTC Group Business Description

Address London Road, The Derby Conference Centre, Derby, GBR, DE24 8UX
RTC Group PLC is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the provision of engineering and technical recruitment services that provide temporary and permanent labor to a broad range of industries and customers in both domestic and international markets. It focuses on white and blue-collar recruitment, providing temporary, permanent, and contingent staff to a range of industries and clients in both domestic and international markets. The Group's operating segments include UK Recruitment, UK Central Services, and International Recruitment. The majority of its revenues are generated from the UK Recruitment segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and the rest from the United States and the Middle East.
76GF Score

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