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Research Solutions Inc (RSSS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/17/2025: RSSS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $5.12
1 Year Target Price $5.12
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -8.8% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 87.64M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.12 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 2.32 - 4.24 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.32 - 4.24 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.14 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -8.03% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.4% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.85% | Return on Equity (TTM) -30.88% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 19.27 | Enterprise Value 77786555 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.8 |
Enterprise Value 77786555 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.8 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.2 | Shares Outstanding 32458700 | Shares Floating 25389297 |
Shares Outstanding 32458700 | Shares Floating 25389297 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.55 | Percent Institutions 45.15 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Research Solutions Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Research Solutions Inc. (RSLS) was founded in 2006. It provides cloud-based workflow solutions designed to streamline research and development processes for science-driven organizations. Initially focused on document delivery, it evolved into a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider.
Core Business Areas
- Software as a Service (SaaS): Provides software solutions that improve the efficiency of the research process for clients in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and academia.
Leadership and Structure
Peter D'Ascoli is the CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with functional departments focused on sales, marketing, product development, and customer support.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Article Galaxy: A SaaS platform used by research institutions and commercial organizations to access and manage scientific literature. Offers features like document delivery, literature management, and research intelligence. Market share is difficult to ascertain precisely due to the fragmented nature of the scientific information market, but Article Galaxy is a recognized player. Competitors include Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), EBSCO Information Services, and ProQuest.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry consists of scientific and technical information services, research software, and document delivery services. It is driven by the increasing demand for research and development in various sectors like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and academia.
Positioning
Research Solutions is positioned as a provider of workflow solutions that enhance the efficiency of research processes. Its competitive advantage lies in its user-friendly SaaS platform and integration capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for research workflow solutions and scientific information services is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Research Solutions is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM by offering specialized SaaS solutions for the R&D market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- SaaS business model provides recurring revenue
- Strong relationships with scientific publishers
- User-friendly platform
- Focus on a niche market (R&D)
Weaknesses
- Limited brand recognition compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on publisher relationships for content
- Small market cap makes it more volatile.
- Relatively small revenue stream
Opportunities
- Expanding product offerings to include more research intelligence tools
- Growing customer base in emerging markets
- Strategic partnerships with complementary service providers
- Increased adoption of digital research workflows
Threats
- Competition from larger players with more resources
- Changes in publisher licensing agreements
- Economic downturn affecting R&D spending
- Technological advancements rendering existing solutions obsolete
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CCC
- ELSEVIER N.V.
- EBSCO
Competitive Landscape
Research Solutions faces competition from larger, more established players. Its advantages include a user-friendly platform and focus on niche markets. Disadvantages are limited brand recognition and resources.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is subject to fluctuation due to its small market cap.
Future Projections: Analysts generally project continued growth driven by SaaS revenue and market expansion, but this needs to be verified with updated information.
Recent Initiatives: Review recent acquisitions, product launches, and customer wins from press releases.
Summary
Research Solutions operates in the competitive space. They have built a strong SaaS platform. They depend on other companies in that space. Their competitive edge could be eroded due to competition from much larger players with bigger budgets. Careful planning is required.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Market Research Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Verify information from multiple independent sources before making investment decisions.
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About Research Solutions Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Henderson, NV, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2009-06-16 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Roy W. Olivier | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 145 | |
Full time employees 145 | |||
Research Solutions, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides research cloud-based software-as-a-service software platform and related services to corporate, academic, government and individual researchers in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It provides Discover platform that facilitates search discovery across virtually all scientific, technical, and medical (STM) articles available, including free basic search solutions and advanced search tools, which include the Resolute.ai and scite.ai products, a tools that allows for searching and identifying relevant research and find insights in other datasets adjacent to STM content, such as clinical trial, patent, life science and medtech regulatory information, competitor and technology landscape insights in addition to searching the customer's internal datasets. The company also offers Article Galaxy, a solution that allows research organizations to load their entitlements, consisting of subscriptions, discount or token packages, and their existing library of articles. In addition, it provides Manage platform, a references solution that allows users to access the article inside the platform including setting up personal folders or team folders and allows researchers to markup and take notes on the articles in a supported browser on a desktop or tablet. Further, the company's platform facilitates the sale of published STM content sold as individual articles. The company was formerly known as Derycz Scientific, Inc. and changed its name to Research Solutions, Inc. in March 2013. Research Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Henderson, Nevada.
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