Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 70/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (13% profit margin, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
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Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG) surged +2.58% to $24.68, trading at 88% of its 52-week range ($16.78 – $25.75). High-quality cash engine (13% profit margin, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +7.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG) ranks #93 by composite RQD confidence (70/100, grade B-) and #292 by equity capitalization ($1.66B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ARDT leads on earnings valuation at 12.8x trailing P/E, while MD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.6% ROIC and — gross margin. MD currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with HCSG at 70/100 (B-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCSG
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Healthcare Services Group Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 28.2x | 13.0% | 11.6% | +2.58% | $1.66B | Benchmark Subject |
| SNDA Sonida Senior Living Inc. | D | 45/100 | — | — | — | +1.94% | $1.65B | /snda-vs-hcsg → |
| ARDT Ardent Health Inc. | C+ | 67/100 | 12.8x | — | 10.5% | +3.10% | $1.73B | /ardt-vs-hcsg → |
| MD Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. | B | 74/100 | 14.3x | — | 33.6% | +0.93% | $2.37B | /md-vs-hcsg → |
| BKD Brookdale Senior Living Inc. | D | 46/100 | — | 26.2% | 0.3% | +2.91% | $2.45B | /bkd-vs-hcsg → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG) reported GAAP revenue of $1.84B (+7.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.72B , and +9.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $59.1M, operating cash flow of $145.0M, and free cash flow of $139.2M (+468.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, HCSG closed FY2025 with $794.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.84B | $59.1M | $145.0M | $139.2M | $794.3M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.72B | $39.5M | $30.8M | $24.5M | $802.8M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $1.67B | $38.4M | $43.5M | $43.5M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Healthcare Services Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HCSG) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 70/100 at a spot price of $24.68 (+2.58% 1D, market cap $1.66B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, HCSG ranks #93 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Health Care sector (Hospital/Nursing Management), HCSG carries a Roarable B- (70/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.2x, gross margin of 13.0%, and ROIC of 11.6%. By comparison, SNDA (Sonida Senior Living Inc.) holds a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.65B) and ARDT (Ardent Health Inc.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 12.8x, ROIC 10.5%, cap $1.73B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ARDT leads on earnings multiple (12.8x) while MD leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).
Per HCSG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000731012), Healthcare Services Group Inc. generated $1.84B in revenue (+7.1% YoY), $59.1M in net income, and $139.2M in free cash flow against $794.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (13% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
HCSG last traded at $24.68 (+2.58% on volume of 712,895 shares), positioning the stock +12.34% above its 50-day simple moving average ($21.97) and +15.33% above its 200-day simple moving average ($21.40). Across its 52-week range of $16.78 to $25.75, HCSG sits at the 88.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 67.3 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.7% ($22.78 to $26.58).
Why HCSG Stock surged +2.58% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (13% profit margin, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support.