HIREQUEST INC (HQI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HQI • US4335351015

10.87 USD
+0.2 (+1.87%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 08:15 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall HQI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HQI against 89 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. HQI gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. HQI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HQI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year HQI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HQI has been profitable.
  • HQI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HQI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHQI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M 10M 15M

1.2 Ratios

  • HQI's Return On Assets of 7.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HQI outperforms 74.16% of its industry peers.
  • HQI has a Return On Equity (10.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • HQI has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: HQI outperforms 65.17% of its industry peers.
  • HQI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.15%. This is above the industry average of 12.01%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.15%) for HQI is well above the current ROIC(9.14%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.32%
ROE 10.24%
ROIC 9.14%
ROA(3y)7.29%
ROA(5y)9.62%
ROE(3y)12.27%
ROE(5y)15.38%
ROIC(3y)16.15%
ROIC(5y)15.06%
HQI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHQI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • HQI has a Profit Margin of 21.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HQI outperforms 92.13% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HQI has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.58%, HQI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HQI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.58%
PM (TTM) 21.92%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-3.97%
OM growth 5Y11.43%
PM growth 3Y-41.35%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HQI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHQI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HQI is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HQI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HQI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • HQI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HQI Yearly Shares OutstandingHQI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M
HQI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHQI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.78 indicates that HQI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HQI has a better Altman-Z score (4.78) than 86.52% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for HQI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.16
Altman-Z 4.78
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC8.62%
HQI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHQI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.40 indicates that HQI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • HQI has a Current ratio of 2.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. HQI outperforms 83.15% of its industry peers.
  • HQI has a Quick Ratio of 2.40. This indicates that HQI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of HQI (2.40) is better than 83.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.4
Quick Ratio 2.4
HQI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHQI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for HQI have decreased strongly by -10.71% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, HQI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -31.31% on average per year.
  • HQI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.65%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 16.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.71%
EPS 3Y-31.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.65%
Revenue growth 3Y15.37%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%-9.76%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.04% on average over the next years.
  • HQI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y-19.2%
EPS Next 2Y-13.38%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year-13.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.93%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.48%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.17%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HQI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHQI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20M 40M 60M 80M
HQI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHQI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.74, HQI is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HQI is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • HQI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.97, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.70, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HQI.
  • HQI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • HQI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.96.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.74
Fwd PE 20.7
HQI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHQI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • HQI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HQI is valued cheaper than 83.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.06
EV/EBITDA 14.58
HQI Per share dataHQI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of HQI may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • HQI's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.65% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-13.38%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.25%, HQI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • HQI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.56. HQI pays more dividend than 80.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HQI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%

5.2 History

  • HQI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • HQI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
HQI Yearly Dividends per shareHQI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 48.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HQI. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP48.48%
EPS Next 2Y-13.38%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
HQI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHQI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M 10M 15M
HQI Dividend Payout.HQI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HQI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HIREQUEST INC

NASDAQ:HQI (2/13/2026, 8:15:10 PM)

10.87

+0.2 (+1.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-25
Inst Owners12.49%
Inst Owner Change-2.04%
Ins Owners44.08%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap153.27M
Revenue(TTM)31.69M
Net Income(TTM)6.95M
Analysts83.33
Price Target14.28 (31.37%)
Short Float %4.73%
Short Ratio6.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP48.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.99%
Max EPS beat(2)5.61%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-17.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.99%
Max EPS beat(4)5.61%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)21.04%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)3.5%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.7%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.7%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.74%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.51%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.05%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.74
Fwd PE 20.7
P/S 4.84
P/FCF 11.06
P/OCF 10.9
P/B 2.26
P/tB 3.8
EV/EBITDA 14.58
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY4.83%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY9.04%
OCF(TTM)1
OCFY9.18%
SpS2.25
BVpS4.81
TBVpS2.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.32%
ROE 10.24%
ROCE 10.3%
ROIC 9.14%
ROICexc 9.28%
ROICexgc 15.08%
OM 23.58%
PM (TTM) 21.92%
GM N/A
FCFM 43.71%
ROA(3y)7.29%
ROA(5y)9.62%
ROE(3y)12.27%
ROE(5y)15.38%
ROIC(3y)16.15%
ROIC(5y)15.06%
ROICexc(3y)16.72%
ROICexc(5y)17.02%
ROICexgc(3y)38.78%
ROICexgc(5y)32.73%
ROCE(3y)18.21%
ROCE(5y)16.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y25.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.87%
OM growth 3Y-3.97%
OM growth 5Y11.43%
PM growth 3Y-41.35%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.16
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 7.29%
Cap/Sales 0.67%
Interest Coverage 15.63
Cash Conversion 135.35%
Profit Quality 199.41%
Current Ratio 2.4
Quick Ratio 2.4
Altman-Z 4.78
F-Score7
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)36.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)317.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.81%
Profit Quality(3y)200.92%
Profit Quality(5y)180.57%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.71%
EPS 3Y-31.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.74%
EPS Next Y-19.2%
EPS Next 2Y-13.38%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.65%
Revenue growth 3Y15.37%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%-9.76%
Revenue Next Year-13.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.93%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.48%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.17%
EBIT growth 1Y-29.42%
EBIT growth 3Y10.79%
EBIT growth 5Y30.2%
EBIT Next Year66.94%
EBIT Next 3Y24.33%
EBIT Next 5Y16.52%
FCF growth 1Y110.95%
FCF growth 3Y-9.2%
FCF growth 5Y20.97%
OCF growth 1Y91.24%
OCF growth 3Y-11.52%
OCF growth 5Y19.4%

HIREQUEST INC / HQI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HIREQUEST INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HQI.


What is the valuation status for HQI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HIREQUEST INC (HQI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HIREQUEST INC (HQI) stock?

HIREQUEST INC (HQI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for HQI stock?

The financial health rating of HIREQUEST INC (HQI) is 9 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for HIREQUEST INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HIREQUEST INC (HQI) is expected to decline by -19.2% in the next year.