Which has better earnings and valuation, PPHC or RSSS?

Research Solutions has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Public Policy. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Public Policy $197.35M 1.25 N/A N/A N/A Research Solutions $49.06M 1.53 $1.27M $0.14 16.07

Do analysts recommend ZH or RSSS?

Research Solutions has a consensus target price of $3.83, suggesting a potential upside of 70.37%. Given Research Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Research Solutions is more favorable than Zhihu. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Zhihu 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00 Research Solutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60

Do analysts recommend SHAP or RSSS?

Research Solutions has a consensus price target of $3.83, indicating a potential upside of 70.37%. Given Research Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Research Solutions is more favorable than Spree Acquisition Corp. 1. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Spree Acquisition Corp. 1 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Research Solutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60

Which has better earnings & valuation, EGHT or RSSS?

8X8 has higher revenue and earnings than Research Solutions. Research Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 8X8, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio 8X8 $735.75M 0.32 $1.65M $0.02 83.00 Research Solutions $49.06M 1.53 $1.27M $0.14 16.07

Is EGHT or RSSS more profitable?

Research Solutions has a net margin of 9.28% compared to 8X8's net margin of 0.22%. Research Solutions' return on equity of 27.45% beat 8X8's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets 8X8 0.22% 25.77% 5.30% Research Solutions 9.28% 27.45% 9.94%

Do analysts recommend JLHL or RSSS?

Research Solutions has a consensus price target of $3.83, indicating a potential upside of 70.37%. Given Research Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Research Solutions is more favorable than Julong. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Julong 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00 Research Solutions 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, JLHL or RSSS?

Julong has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Research Solutions. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Julong $35.40M 6.31 $3.67M N/A N/A Research Solutions $49.06M 1.53 $1.27M $0.14 16.07

Research Solutions (RSSS) Competitors

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RSSS vs. PPHC, ZH, SHAP, EGHT, and JLHL

Should you buy Research Solutions stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Research Solutions with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Research Solutions include Public Policy (PPHC), Zhihu (ZH), Spree Acquisition Corp. 1 (SHAP), 8X8 (EGHT), and Julong (JLHL). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Research Solutions compare to Public Policy?

Public Policy (NASDAQ:PPHC) and Research Solutions (NASDAQ:RSSS) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Research Solutions has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Public Policy.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Public Policy	$197.35M	1.25	N/A	N/A	N/A
Research Solutions	$49.06M	1.53	$1.27M	$0.14	16.07

Research Solutions has a net margin of 9.28% compared to Public Policy's net margin of 0.00%. Research Solutions' return on equity of 27.45% beat Public Policy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Public Policy	N/A	N/A	N/A
Research Solutions	9.28%	27.45%	9.94%

Public Policy presently has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 105.81%. Research Solutions has a consensus target price of $3.83, indicating a potential upside of 70.37%. Given Public Policy's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Public Policy is more favorable than Research Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Public Policy	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Research Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

In the previous week, Public Policy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Research Solutions'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Public Policy	Neutral
Research Solutions	Neutral

33.6% of Research Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 14.6% of Public Policy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.9% of Research Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Research Solutions beats Public Policy on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Research Solutions compare to Zhihu?

Zhihu (NYSE:ZH) and Research Solutions (NASDAQ:RSSS) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Zhihu has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Research Solutions has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

28.9% of Zhihu shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.6% of Research Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 13.6% of Zhihu shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.9% of Research Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Zhihu's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Research Solutions'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Zhihu	Neutral
Research Solutions	Neutral

Research Solutions has a consensus target price of $3.83, suggesting a potential upside of 70.37%. Given Research Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Research Solutions is more favorable than Zhihu.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Zhihu	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Research Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Research Solutions has a net margin of 9.28% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.25%. Research Solutions' return on equity of 27.45% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Zhihu	-7.25%	-4.83%	-3.60%
Research Solutions	9.28%	27.45%	9.94%

Research Solutions has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Zhihu. Zhihu is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Research Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Zhihu	$2.67B	0.10	-$27.58M	-$0.36	N/A
Research Solutions	$49.06M	1.53	$1.27M	$0.14	16.07

Summary

Research Solutions beats Zhihu on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Research Solutions compare to Spree Acquisition Corp. 1?

Spree Acquisition Corp. 1 (NYSE:SHAP) and Research Solutions (NASDAQ:RSSS) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and dividends.

9.9% of Spree Acquisition Corp. 1 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.6% of Research Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 58.4% of Spree Acquisition Corp. 1 shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.9% of Research Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Research Solutions has a net margin of 9.28% compared to Spree Acquisition Corp. 1's net margin of 0.00%. Research Solutions' return on equity of 27.45% beat Spree Acquisition Corp. 1's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spree Acquisition Corp. 1	N/A	-22.17%	6.72%
Research Solutions	9.28%	27.45%	9.94%

Spree Acquisition Corp. 1 has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Research Solutions. Spree Acquisition Corp. 1 is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Research Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Spree Acquisition Corp. 1	N/A	N/A	$4.35M	-$0.01	N/A
Research Solutions	$49.06M	1.53	$1.27M	$0.14	16.07

Spree Acquisition Corp. 1 has a beta of -0.02, indicating that its share price is 102% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Research Solutions has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Spree Acquisition Corp. 1's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Research Solutions'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Spree Acquisition Corp. 1	Neutral
Research Solutions	Neutral

Research Solutions has a consensus price target of $3.83, indicating a potential upside of 70.37%. Given Research Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Research Solutions is more favorable than Spree Acquisition Corp. 1.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spree Acquisition Corp. 1	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Research Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Summary

Research Solutions beats Spree Acquisition Corp. 1 on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Research Solutions compare to 8X8?

8X8 (NASDAQ:EGHT) and Research Solutions (NASDAQ:RSSS) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and valuation.

In the previous week, 8X8's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Research Solutions'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
8X8	Neutral
Research Solutions	Neutral

8X8 has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Research Solutions has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

8X8 has higher revenue and earnings than Research Solutions. Research Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 8X8, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
8X8	$735.75M	0.32	$1.65M	$0.02	83.00
Research Solutions	$49.06M	1.53	$1.27M	$0.14	16.07

94.0% of 8X8 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.6% of Research Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of 8X8 shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.9% of Research Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Research Solutions has a net margin of 9.28% compared to 8X8's net margin of 0.22%. Research Solutions' return on equity of 27.45% beat 8X8's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
8X8	0.22%	25.77%	5.30%
Research Solutions	9.28%	27.45%	9.94%

8X8 presently has a consensus target price of $2.45, suggesting a potential upside of 47.59%. Research Solutions has a consensus target price of $3.83, suggesting a potential upside of 70.37%. Given Research Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Research Solutions is more favorable than 8X8.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
8X8	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Research Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Summary

Research Solutions beats 8X8 on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Research Solutions compare to Julong?

Julong (NASDAQ:JLHL) and Research Solutions (NASDAQ:RSSS) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

Julong has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Research Solutions.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Julong	$35.40M	6.31	$3.67M	N/A	N/A
Research Solutions	$49.06M	1.53	$1.27M	$0.14	16.07

In the previous week, Julong had 2 more articles in the media than Research Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Julong and 0 mentions for Research Solutions. Julong's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Research Solutions'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Julong	Neutral
Research Solutions	Neutral

Research Solutions has a consensus price target of $3.83, indicating a potential upside of 70.37%. Given Research Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Research Solutions is more favorable than Julong.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Julong	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Research Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

33.6% of Research Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.9% of Research Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Research Solutions has a net margin of 9.28% compared to Julong's net margin of 0.00%. Research Solutions' return on equity of 27.45% beat Julong's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Julong	N/A	N/A	N/A
Research Solutions	9.28%	27.45%	9.94%

Summary

Research Solutions beats Julong on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding RSSS and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.

Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

RSSS vs. The Competition

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Metric	Research Solutions	PRINTING Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$73.58M	$1.43B	$9.71B	$12.39B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.83%	3.55%	5.83%
P/E Ratio	16.07	6.67	25.72	23.99
Price / Sales	1.53	1.26	4,867.95	107.77
Price / Cash	28.44	47.54	27.93	54.51
Price / Book	5.23	2.03	4.61	6.50
Net Income	$1.27M	$89.13M	$793.53M	$336.88M
7 Day Performance	0.45%	-1.73%	-0.25%	-0.14%
1 Month Performance	N/A	0.03%	0.14%	0.77%
1 Year Performance	-20.49%	27.12%	24.14%	28.49%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count
RSSS Research Solutions	4.1154 of 5 stars	$2.25 +2.3%	$3.83 +70.4%	-17.6%	$73.58M	$49.06M	16.07	130
PPHC Public Policy	N/A	$9.93 +2.6%	$17.00 +71.2%	N/A	$291.44M	$197.35M	N/A	450
ZH Zhihu	0.6828 of 5 stars	$3.20 -0.5%	N/A	-11.8%	$284.77M	$393.10M	N/A	1,154
SHAP Spree Acquisition Corp. 1	N/A	$10.91 flat	N/A	N/A	$283.07M	N/A	N/A	N/A
EGHT 8X8	2.2682 of 5 stars	$1.81 +2.3%	$2.45 +35.4%	-4.6%	$249.91M	$735.75M	6.81	1,819

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Research Solutions (RSSS) Competitors

RSSS vs. PPHC, ZH, SHAP, EGHT, and JLHL

How does Research Solutions compare to Public Policy?

Which has better earnings and valuation, PPHC or RSSS?

Is PPHC or RSSS more profitable?

Do analysts prefer PPHC or RSSS?

Does the media refer more to PPHC or RSSS?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in PPHC or RSSS?

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How does Research Solutions compare to Zhihu?

Which has more risk & volatility, ZH or RSSS?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in ZH or RSSS?

Does the media favor ZH or RSSS?

Do analysts recommend ZH or RSSS?

Is ZH or RSSS more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, ZH or RSSS?

Summary

How does Research Solutions compare to Spree Acquisition Corp. 1?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in SHAP or RSSS?

Is SHAP or RSSS more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, SHAP or RSSS?

Which has more risk & volatility, SHAP or RSSS?

Does the media refer more to SHAP or RSSS?

Do analysts recommend SHAP or RSSS?

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How does Research Solutions compare to 8X8?

Does the media refer more to EGHT or RSSS?

Which has more risk & volatility, EGHT or RSSS?

Which has better earnings & valuation, EGHT or RSSS?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of EGHT or RSSS?

Is EGHT or RSSS more profitable?

Do analysts recommend EGHT or RSSS?

Summary

How does Research Solutions compare to Julong?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, JLHL or RSSS?

Does the media favor JLHL or RSSS?

Do analysts recommend JLHL or RSSS?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in JLHL or RSSS?

Is JLHL or RSSS more profitable?

Summary

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Research Solutions Competitors List

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