RES Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
RES - RPC, Inc.
$7.21
-0.11 (-1.50%)
▼
5d:
+4.64%
30d:
+24.09%
90d:
+32.78%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 27, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 23, 2026
23d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: RES shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: RES shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$12.56
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$7.80
7.5% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 20.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: RES is currently trading at $7.21, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $5.97 to $6.95. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 23.6) compared to its historical average (20.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.3% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, RES is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $7.41. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: RES has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $6.24. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, RES is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $7.41. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: RES has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $6.24. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$5.97 -
$6.95
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
55.7%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 14.8% above Wall St target ($6.24)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.3% growth with 27.0% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$5.97 -
$6.95
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$6.46
Resistance Level
$7.41
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
23.61
Wall Street Target
$6.24
(-14.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
27.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-32.8%
Profit Margin
2.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.3% premium
PE vs Historical
23.6 vs 20.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$7.63
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$7.96
(+9%)
3-Year Target
$8.31
(+14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 24→21)
PE COMPRESSION
$7.32
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 23.6, Growth: 47.6%)
$23.55
(+222%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.4, Growth: 47.6%)
$22.34
(+205%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 47.6%)
$18.99
(+159%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (46x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (24x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 45.53 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.15
Bull Case
$15.03
(+118%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 50.1
Base Case
$13.66
(+98%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 45.5
Bear Case
$4.64
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 38.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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