On the stock market since 2012, it operates in the world of money and finance. It has 326 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 19% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
For a bank, strength is measured by capital buffers and reserves — not cash minus debt.
Clearly below the class average.
There is growth, but not at top-of-the-class tempo.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
Valuation: The stock trades at a price that looks expensive next to its earnings; that can cap future returns.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
The stock trades 28% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 14% a year on average.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 7 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
It pays out $0.15 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The company’s market value is 32 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 11/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
Today’s price already includes part of tomorrow’s optimism. Report-card grade: 45/100.
On our five-subject report card, RPC sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: RPC is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.