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Why RSSS Stock advanced +1.37% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$1.86 +1.37% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.86

Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 55/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $61.8M
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As of 2026-11-03, Research Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: RSSS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $1.86 (+1.37% 1D, market cap $61.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, RSSS ranks #282 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), RSSS carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 49.4x, gross margin of 49.3%, and ROIC of 39.8%. By comparison, CAST (FreeCast Inc. (Class A)) holds a E grade (30/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $66.0M) and DGNX (Diginex Limited) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $70.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, RSSS leads on earnings multiple (49.4x) while RSSS leads on capital efficiency (39.8% ROIC).

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Per RSSS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0001386301), Research Solutions Inc generated $49.1M in revenue (+9.9% YoY), $1.3M in net income, and $7.0M in free cash flow against $44.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.86 (+0.06%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 14.3% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 55/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 51.4% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk D+
Cash (14)Whales (3)SEC (12)Macro (10)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.6% Base Target
$4 Bull$2 Base$1 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for RSSS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (55/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY RSSS SCORES 55/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (29% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 14.3% FCF Margin ($7.0M FCF) & 49.3% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
63
Grade C+$1.97+0.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
60
Grade C$1.98-4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
58
Grade C$1.90-2.1% Next Q
Current
55
Grade D+$1.86-0.5% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 55/100 (D+) score, RSSS faces multiple-compression risk if 49.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 49x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($2.06) or 200D SMA ($2.30) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($1.83) toward Bear Floor ($1.43).

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Why RSSS Stock advanced +1.37% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) advanced +1.37% to $1.86, trading at 5% of its 52-week range ($1.78 – $3.38). Stretched risk/reward at 49x P/E (40% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 5% of its 52-week range ($1.78 – $3.38) with RSI-14 at 30.8 (OVERSOLD (<32)).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.3% around $1.86 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 49.3% gross margin and $7.0M annual free cash flow.
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RSSS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -29.81%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $1.85H $1.86L $1.83C $1.86VOL 14.4K
RES: $2.07SUP: $1.77SMA50: $2.06SMA200: $2.30
$2.95$2.63$2.31$2.00$1.68RES $2.07SUP $1.77$1.862026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
36.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +9.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (RSSS)

Technology Rank #282 of 715 ⚔️ CAST vs RSSS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (RSSS vs. CAST, DGNX, DTCX, ARBE)

Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) ranks #282 by composite RQD confidence (55/100, grade D+) and #551 by equity capitalization ($61.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, RSSS leads on earnings valuation at 49.4x trailing P/E, while RSSS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 39.8% ROIC and 49.3% gross margin. RSSS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 55/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
RSSS ACTIVE
Research Solutions Inc
D+ 55/100 49.4x 49.3% 39.8% +1.37% $61.8M Benchmark Subject
CAST
FreeCast Inc. (Class A)
E 30/100 — 44.8% -35.0% -6.15% $66.0M /cast-vs-rsss →
DGNX
Diginex Limited
D+ 52/100 — — — 0.00% $70.2M /dgnx-vs-rsss →
DTCX
Datacentrex Inc.
E 33/100 — 48.9% -22.9% -3.48% $54.2M /dtcx-vs-rsss →
ARBE
Arbe Robotics Ltd.
E 31/100 — -30.0% -35.0% +7.03% $50.3M /arbe-vs-rsss →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-06-30 • CIK 0001386301 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30), Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) reported GAAP revenue of $49.1M (+9.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $44.6M , and +30.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.3M, operating cash flow of $7.0M, and free cash flow of $7.0M (+101.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, RSSS closed FY2025 with $44.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.80, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-06-30 $49.1M $1.3M $7.0M $7.0M $44.2M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-06-30 $44.6M -$3.8M $3.6M $3.5M $42.8M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-06-30 $37.7M $571.6K $3.4M $3.4M — —

3. RSSS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is RSSS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Research Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: RSSS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $1.86 (+1.37% 1D, market cap $61.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, RSSS ranks #282 in composite RQD confidence.

How does RSSS compare to CAST and DGNX in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), RSSS carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 49.4x, gross margin of 49.3%, and ROIC of 39.8%. By comparison, CAST (FreeCast Inc. (Class A)) holds a E grade (30/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $66.0M) and DGNX (Diginex Limited) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $70.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, RSSS leads on earnings multiple (49.4x) while RSSS leads on capital efficiency (39.8% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for RSSS?

Per RSSS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0001386301), Research Solutions Inc generated $49.1M in revenue (+9.9% YoY), $1.3M in net income, and $7.0M in free cash flow against $44.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is RSSS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

RSSS last traded at $1.86 (+1.37% on volume of 18,710 shares), positioning the stock -9.71% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.06) and -19.13% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.30). Across its 52-week range of $1.78 to $3.38, RSSS sits at the 5.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 30.8 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.3% ($1.74 to $1.98).

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 55/100 (D+) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

RSSS — Research Solutions Inc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-06-30

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 55/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $1.86 (+1.37% 1D, market capitalization $61.8M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 39.8%, gross margin of 49.3%, operating margin of 5.1%, and free cash flow yield of 11.21%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (10/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (12/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.80, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the EDP Services industry, profile. Customer and product-level detail is — Revenue model detail is — The reported gross margin is 49.3%, operating margin is 5.1%, and net margin is 2.6%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-06-30), Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) reported $49.1M in annual revenue (up from $44.6M in FY2024, +9.9% YoY) and $1.3M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($37.7M revenue, $571.6K net income) through FY2025, RSSS scaled operating cash flow to $7.0M and free cash flow to $7.0M, backed by $44.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 55/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 11.21% and institutional whale pillar of 3/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 3/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $1.78 – $3.38 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 49.4x trailing P/E and 19.9x EV/EBITDA against 5.1% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

No upstream or downstream dependencies are mapped (supply_chain: NONE; butterfly_links: empty). Sector correlations beyond the Technology / EDP Services classification are — Second-order bottlenecks are — A prospective investor should note that the absence of mapped links means supply-chain risk cannot be assessed from these sources.

  • Key Question #1: Can RSSS sustain or expand its 5.1% operating margin and 39.8% ROIC against EDP Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $49.1M and free cash flow of $7.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is RSSS's 45.9x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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RSSS Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $1.86?

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The ROIC of 39.8% and FCF yield of 11.21% indicate a cash-generative business trading at a 1.85 price.

Picked up a starter position in RSSS in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $1.83. The ROIC of 39.8% and FCF yield of 11.21% indicate a cash-generative business trading at a 1.85 price.. Trading inside a $1.78–$3.38 52-week range with 11.21% FCF yield gives solid downside support if EDP Services multiples expand this quarter.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — RSSS's 12/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.50 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $1.83

Trailing P/E of 49.4 and EV/EBITDA of 19.9 sit against an Altman Z-Score of 1.8 and a whale/13F flow score of only 6 of 20.

Fading this rally in RSSS at $1.83. Trailing P/E of 49.4 and EV/EBITDA of 19.9 sit against an Altman Z-Score of 1.8 and a whale/13F flow score of only 6 of 20.. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $1.83 (52-wk range $1.78–$3.38), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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