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RCM Technologies, Inc. RCMT

Services-Help Supply Services · SIC 7363 · Vertical: Services-Help Supply Services (SIC 7363)

31.82USD−8.80% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

RCM Technologies provides specialty healthcare staffing, engineering and IT solutions to clients in North America and Europe. In fiscal 2025 the company reported revenue of 319.4 million USD, up 14.7%, driven by demand for medical staff and energy and aerospace project work.

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCMT) stock was 31.82 USD (−8.80% on the day), with market capitalisation 226.3 m USD, P/E 13.8 on diluted EPS of 2.31 USD over the last 12 months, beta 0.84, 52-week range 17.55–42.02 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2027): revenue of 93.8 m USD (+20.0% YoY), net income of 4.9 m USD (+29.5% YoY), diluted EPS 0.68 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
226.3 m USD
shares as of 12 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
13.8
Diluted EPS TTM 2.31 · TTM to 04 Jul 2026
E/P (TTM)
7.25%
TTM to 04 Jul 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.84
Volatility (1y) 56%
52-week range
17.5542.02

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
21.3
oversold (≤ 30)
Bollinger (20, 2)
32.56 – 41.64
below the lower band · %B -0.08 · band width 24.5%
SMA 50 / 200
39.30 / 28.94
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-1.55 / -1.09
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−23.0%−5.9%−17.0 pp—
3 months+11.5%−4.6%+16.2 pp—
6 months+11.3%+0.2%+11.1 pp—
Year to date+55.6%+7.4%+48.2 pp—
1 year+36.3%+8.2%+28.1 pp+18.6%
3 years+65.4%+68.4%−3.0 pp−39.5%
5 years+385.8%+56.5%+329.3 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−33.0%
17 Apr 2026 → 27 May 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−63.1%
03 Jun 2022 → 24 Mar 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
+37.2%
S&P 500 +9.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2027 · 04 Jul 2026

Revenue
93.8 m USD
+20.0% YoY
Net income
4.9 m USD
+29.5% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.68
+36.0% YoY
net / operating
5.2% / 8.5%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27Q2 '27
Revenue60.4 m76.9 m84.5 m78.2 m70.3 m86.5 m83.0 m93.8 m
Cost of revenue42.5 m55.3 m62.5 m55.9 m50.9 m62.2 m61.0 m69.7 m
Gross profit17.8 m21.6 m22.0 m22.3 m19.4 m24.3 m22.0 m24.1 m
SG&A13.0 m16.0 m15.0 m15.3 m14.9 m15.8 m15.5 m15.6 m
Operating income4.4 m6.3 m6.6 m6.6 m3.9 m8.0 m5.9 m8.0 m
Depreciation & amortisation438.0 k ≈954.0 k424.0 k401.0 k ≈539.0 k ≈554.0 k554.0 k558.0 k ≈
Pre-tax income3.8 m5.8 m5.9 m5.7 m3.3 m7.2 m5.4 m7.2 m
Income tax1.0 m2.9 m1.7 m1.9 m1.1 m1.1 m1.5 m2.3 m
Net income2.7 m2.9 m4.2 m3.8 m2.3 m6.1 m3.8 m4.9 m
Diluted EPS0.350.37 ≈0.540.500.300.81 ≈0.520.68
Operating cash flow-4.3 m ≈-1.6 m16.7 m-7.9 m ≈-1.3 m ≈11.4 m2.7 m10.9 m ≈
Capex522.0 k ≈983.0 k427.0 k473.0 k ≈498.0 k ≈197.0 k97.0 k104.0 k ≈
Share repurchases2.4 m ≈-1.0 k3.2 m1.9 m ≈0 ≈2.2 m6.7 m-31.0 k ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 52 percentile of its own 23-quarter history (min 6.1, median 13.8, max 37.7; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year2017201820192021⚠ 2022202320242026
Revenue186.7 m200.4 m191.1 m150.4 m284.7 m263.2 m278.4 m319.4 m
Revenue YoY+5.8%+7.3%−4.6%unavailable—−7.5%+5.8%unavailable
Net income2.0 m2.7 m4.1 m-8.9 m20.9 m16.8 m13.3 m16.3 m
Net income YoY+14.3%+35.1%+49.5%unavailable—−19.4%−20.8%unavailable
Diluted EPS0.170.22unavailable-0.732.001.961.682.14
Diluted EPS YoY+21.4%+29.4%unavailableunavailable—−2.0%−14.3%unavailable
net %1.1%1.4%2.1%-5.9%7.3%6.4%4.8%5.1%
Free cash flow4.0 m-1.6 m-5.1 m24.8 m27.4 m9.6 m3.6 m17.4 m

The series breaks before 2022: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2026 · 03 Jan 2026

Cash
2.9 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
46.0 m USD
Total assets
134.4 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
1.85x
ROE
unavailable
ROA
12.2%
FCF margin
5.4%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
263.2 m
2024
278.4 m
2026
319.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
186.5 m
2024
198.6 m
2026
231.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
76.7 m
2024
79.8 m
2026
87.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

SG&A
2023
52.2 m
2024
56.8 m
2026
60.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Operating income
2023
23.7 m
2024
22.3 m
2026
25.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
1.2 m
2024
2.1 m
2026
1.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
24.9 m ≈
2024
24.4 m ≈
2026
27.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
22.2 m
2024
20.2 m
2026
22.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Income tax
2023
5.4 m
2024
6.9 m
2026
5.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Net income
2023
16.8 m
2024
13.3 m
2026
16.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.96
2024
1.68
2026
2.14

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
8.6 m
2024
7.9 m
2026
7.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
6.3 m
2024
4.7 m
2026
2.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Receivables
2023
70.7 m
2024
78.0 m
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Mar 2025verified

Current assets
2023
90.5 m
2024
97.0 m
2026
99.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
4.0 m
2024
7.4 m
2026
7.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
22.1 m
2024
22.1 m
2026
22.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
683.0 k
2024
0
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Mar 2025verified

Total assets
2023
120.5 m
2024
132.1 m
2026
134.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
12.5 m
2024
13.4 m
2026
9.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
58.2 m
2024
53.6 m
2026
53.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
94.7 m
2024
98.6 m
2026
88.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Equity
2023
25.8 m †
2024
33.5 m †
2026
46.0 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
12.5 m
2024
6.2 m
2026
19.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Capex
2023
2.9 m
2024
2.6 m
2026
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
9.6 m ≈
2024
3.6 m ≈
2026
17.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-2.5 m
2024
-2.6 m
2026
-1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-3.9 m
2024
-4.8 m
2026
-19.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
25.8 m
2024
7.8 m
2026
7.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Apr 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 3Y
6.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Revenue CAGR 5Y
16.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 3Y
-1.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 3Y
3.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
26.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
EBITDA margin
8.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
EBIT margin
7.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
Net margin
5.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
FCF margin
6.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026

Returns

ROE
39.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026 · balance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
ROA
12.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026 · balance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
31.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026 · balance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 04 Jul 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
23.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
Capital expenditure
896.0 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
Free cash flow
22.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
FCF conversion
133.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
Cash conversion
84.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
18 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026 · balance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
226.3 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
13.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
13.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
Earnings yield
7.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
P/B
4.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
P/S
0.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026 · balance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
9.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026 · balance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
FCF yield
10.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026 · balance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing
Shareholder yield (distributions)
3.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026 · balance sheet at 04 Jul 2026

Risk

Altman Z
5.35
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 04 Jul 2026

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

31.82 USD

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 226.3 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
226.3 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
13.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
P/B
4.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
39.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026 · balance sheet at 04 Jul 2026
Net margin
5.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 04 Jul 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing

Coverage and freshness

29/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2026
Latest reported period: 04 Jul 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 04 Jul 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 12 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 13 Aug 2026
verified 2355derived 167

Score by group

58% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
46.15
USD per share
Mid
53.84
USD per share
High
62.44
USD per share
Price: 31.82 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 69.2% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 40.9% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 46.15 – 62.44 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/E46.15 – 62.44 (Mid 53.84)
    7 companies used · median multiple 23.4x · quartiles 20.0x – 27.1x
    AMN, BBSI, EFOR, HQI, KFRC, MAN, RHI
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · input data missing
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Services-Help Supply Services (SIC 7363)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality5.1%94 (vs peers)11%
FCF conversion · Quality133.4%100 (on a fixed band)11%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth6.7%55 (on a fixed band)14%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth3.0%20 (on a fixed band)14%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.9x94 (on a fixed band)7%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation13.8x100 (vs peers)18%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation10.1%100 (on a fixed band)14%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns3.9%56 (on a fixed band)11%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial94/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth38/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality97/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial56/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation100/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

RCM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (RCMT). Latest full fiscal year: 2026; data up to 2026-07-04.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 319.4 m USD in 2026; net margin 5.1%; ROE 39.5%.

The estimated value range is 46.15–62.44 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 53.84 USD, the price of 31.82 USD leaves a potential of 69.2% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 40.9% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net margin: 5.1%
  • FCF conversion: 133.4%
  • Current ratio: 1.9x
  • P/E (TTM): 13.8x
  • FCF yield: 10.1%
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • EPS CAGR 3Y: 3.0%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Services-Help Supply Services (SIC 7363) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 16 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
13.8x
vertical median 23.8x
below median (−41.9%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 9.9x
P/S
0.7x
vertical median 0.3x
above median (+141.7%)
P/B
4.6x
vertical median 1.2x
above median (+283.2%)
ROE
39.5%
vertical median 3.7%
above median (+968.2%)
Net margin
5.1%
vertical median -1.2%
above median
EBIT margin
7.7%
vertical median 0.3%
above median (+2,669.0%)
Revenue YoY
—
vertical median -2.4%
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 1.8x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 2.5%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
RHIRobert Half Inc.4.4 bn35.69.8%2.3%−7.2%+59% / −48%
MANManpowergroup Inc.2.2 bn18.25.8%0.6%+0.6%+61% / −38%
NSPInsperity, Inc.1.9 bn554.94.6%0.0%+3.5%+44% / −55%
AMNAmn Healthcare Services, Inc.1.8 bn17.715.6%3.1%−8.5%+185% / −30%
EFOREverforth, Inc.1.5 bn21.83.7%1.7%−2.9%−21% / −60%
KFRCKforce Inc997.7 m23.430.5%3.0%−5.4%+89% / −20%
BBSIBarrett Business Services, Inc.728.3 m24.213.9%2.4%+8.4%−13% / +11%
TBITrueBlue, Inc.376.8 m—-15.9%-2.6%+3.1%+152% / −11%
HQIHireQuest, Inc.239.2 m30.012.1%27.1%−11.4%+98% / +16%
RCMTRcm Technologies, Inc.226.3 m13.839.5%5.1%unavailable+36% / +65%
TTECTTEC Holdings, Inc.73.0 m—-108.2%-10.2%−3.2%−56% / −92%
DLHCDlh Holdings Corp.52.6 m—-20.8%-8.5%−13.0%−42% / −74%
BGSFBgsf, Inc37.5 m—-4.4%-2.3%−10.6%−24% / −64%
STRRStar Equity Holdings, Inc.35.0 m—-18.2%-4.3%+22.9%−6% / −40%
CIRCCircle8 Group Inc.23.5 m——-19.4%−1.5%−90% / −95%
YFORYY Group Holding Ltd.3.9 m—-94.1%-11.8%+29.4%−100% / unavailable
KELYAKelly Services, Inc.——-11.9%-3.1%−1.9%+63% / −32%

1- and 3-year price returns: for RCMT from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
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Base
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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
20.05
Total return -37% · Per year -37%
35.42
Total return 11% · Per year 11%
53.30
Total return 67% · Per year 67%
3 years
20.32
Total return -36% · Per year -14%
40.29
Total return 27% · Per year 8%
66.45
Total return 109% · Per year 28%
5 years
20.58
Total return -35% · Per year -8%
45.83
Total return 44% · Per year 8%
82.85
Total return 160% · Per year 21%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 10.07
  • Net margin± 7.05
  • Annual revenue growth± 5.67
  • Annual dilution± 0.59

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

RCM Technologies provides specialty healthcare staffing, engineering and IT solutions to clients in North America and Europe. In fiscal 2025 the company reported revenue of 319.4 million USD, up 14.7%, driven by demand for medical staff and energy and aerospace project work.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company has more than fifty years of experience, a broad set of capabilities and a presence in several vertical industries, which supports long-term client relationships 1.
  • A diversified segment structure reduces dependence on any single market, although large clients still account for a significant share of revenue 1.

Weaknesses

  • Customer concentration is high, and a few large clients make up an important part of revenue, so results are sensitive to their decisions 1.
  • Activity is seasonal, with reduced demand in the first quarter and during school summer recess, which can weigh on quarterly results 1.
  • The company is exposed to subcontractor risk and to delayed client payments, particularly in construction management contracts 1.

Opportunities

  • Demand for telemedicine, behavioral health and school services could grow, and the company already offers services in these areas 1.
  • Investment in energy infrastructure, decarbonization and defense programmes could generate new projects for the engineering segments 1.
  • Client adoption of AI and automation could widen opportunities for the LS&D segment if outsourcing of these systems increases 2.

Threats

  • Price pressure in the temporary staffing market and competition from low-cost providers could compress margins 1.
  • Tariffs and trade restrictions could affect demand and competitive positions in key markets, including international operations 1.
  • Changes in employment, tax and staffing regulations could create additional costs or penalties 1.

Risks

  • Customer concentrationhigh

    A few large clients make up a significant part of revenue. If one of them reduces its business or changes suppliers, results could be materially affected 1.

  • Pricing pressure from competitorsmedium

    The staffing market has low barriers to entry, and price pressure from competitors and customers is increasing 1.

  • Subcontractor and receivables riskmedium

    If a subcontractor fails to perform or a client delays payment, the company could incur losses, particularly on construction management contracts 1.

  • Currency exposure and international operationslow

    Operations in Canada, Germany and Serbia expose the company to exchange-rate movements, and the company does not hedge these foreign operations 1.

  • Dependence on key personnelmedium

    The business relies on executive management and local managers. The loss of these people could disrupt client relationships and the ability to win new business 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If demand for medical staff and energy projects stays strong, revenue and profitability could keep growing in existing segments 13.
  • Growth in adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2025 could indicate better operating efficiency if the trend holds 3.
  • Broader AI and automation offerings could open new opportunities in the LS&D segment, especially if clients outsource business-critical systems 2.

What would break the thesis

  • Reliance on a few large clients makes results vulnerable to changes in their budgets or strategies 1.
  • Price pressure and competition from low-cost providers could limit margins in future periods 1.
  • Economic cyclicality and seasonality can produce significant swings in results from one quarter to the next, especially if demand falls in a peak period 1.

What to watch

  • Revenue and gross margin trends by quarter compared with fiscal 2025Q1 2027
  • Share of revenue from the largest customers and any changes to contracts with themnext 10-K
  • Borrowings under the revolving credit facility and remaining borrowing availability2027
  • Effect of trade tariffs and currency movements on international operationsnext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

RCM Technologies, Inc. is a provider of business and technology solutions that operates through three segments: Specialty Health Care, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Data and Solutions (LS&D). The company serves customers through a network of about 27 offices in North America and Europe, across aerospace, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, industry and the public sector 1.

The business model combines temporary and permanent staffing with projects billed on hourly rates or fixed fees. According to the annual report, most services are provided under purchase orders, while more complex contracts run longer and can be terminated by the customer on 60 to 90 days' notice 1.

The strategy aims to offer a full life-cycle solution, from conceptualization and design through ongoing management, and to raise the share of higher-margin services. Selective acquisitions are treated as a tool to broaden capabilities, in markets the company describes as highly fragmented 1.

Segments

Specialty Health Care

This segment supplies medical professionals, nurses, therapists and teletherapy services, mainly to hospitals and school districts across the United States. It generated about 51.4% of revenue in fiscal 2025 1.

Engineering

The engineering segment covers energy services, process and industrial, and aerospace, with design, project management and EPC work. It produced about 37.7% of revenue in fiscal 2025 and has important customers in defense aviation and the energy industry 1.

Life Sciences, Data and Solutions

This segment offers enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, process automation and AI-based solutions for the life sciences industry. Its contribution to revenue was about 10.9% in fiscal 2025 1.

Market context

Demand for healthcare staff remains high because of nurse shortages and an aging population, and expanding telemedicine and mental health services is a public priority. In engineering, the energy transition and investment in transmission infrastructure create opportunities, and outsourcing of automation and AI-related IT projects is growing 1.

The staffing and outsourcing market is highly competitive, with low barriers to entry and price pressure from competitors and customers. The company is also sensitive to economic cycles, and demand could fall quickly if client budgets are cut 1.

Trends

  • Healthcare workforce shortagetailwind

    A shortage of nurses and other medical personnel in the United States has increased activity at healthcare service companies, including the Specialty Health Care group. This trend could support demand if the shortage persists 1.

  • Energy transition and transmission build-outtailwind

    Investment in renewable energy and grid modernization requires engineering design and EPC services, which could bring projects to the engineering segment 1.

  • Economic cyclicalityheadwind

    The market in which the company operates is cyclical and sensitive to economic change, and weaker conditions could lead clients to delay or cancel spending 1.

  • Outsourcing of AI and automationmixed

    Organizations adopting AI and process automation increasingly seek to outsource business-critical systems, which could support demand for the LS&D segment. However, return-on-investment scrutiny can slow the adoption of new solutions 2.

Competitive position

The company competes with numerous temporary staffing and permanent placement firms at global, national, regional and local levels. The analysed sources do not name specific competitors listed in the United States, but they point to pressure from low-cost offshore outsourcing providers 1.

Competition centres mainly on price, and the company seeks to differentiate itself through a relationship-oriented, partnership-based approach and specialization in vertical industries. Its ability to hold market share depends on attracting and retaining qualified personnel 1.

  • Temporary staffing and permanent placement firms

    Numerous competitors at global, national, regional and local levels, described generically in the annual report without named companies.

  • Low-cost offshore outsourcing providers

    Growing pressure on companies to outsource activities to offshore firms, cited as a competitive risk.

  • Engineering consulting firms

    Providers of design and EPC services that compete for the same energy and process industry projects.

  • IT and data services providers

    Companies offering automation, AI and IT infrastructure solutions that compete with the LS&D segment.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2026-01-03 · SEC / RCM Technologies, Inc. · 03 Apr 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-07-04 · SEC / RCM Technologies, Inc. · 13 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / RCM Technologies, Inc. · 03 Apr 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.