10.945 USD
-0.02 (-0.14%)
10.945 USD
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Overall HQI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HQI against 88 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HQI had positive earnings in the past year.
- HQI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years HQI has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years HQI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- HQI has a Return On Assets of 7.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: HQI outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- HQI has a Return On Equity (10.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of HQI (9.14%) is better than 64.77% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HQI is above the industry average of 11.85%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- HQI's Profit Margin of 21.92% is amongst the best of the industry. HQI outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- HQI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of HQI (23.58%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
- HQI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HQI is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HQI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- HQI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- HQI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HQI has an Altman-Z score of 4.86. This indicates that HQI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.86, HQI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- HQI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- HQI has a Current Ratio of 2.40. This indicates that HQI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- HQI's Current ratio of 2.40 is amongst the best of the industry. HQI outperforms 82.95% 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.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.40, HQI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HQI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.71%.
- HQI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -31.31% yearly.
- HQI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.65%.
- HQI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.85% yearly.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.89 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HQI.
- HQI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- HQI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- HQI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.84.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HQI.
- HQI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HQI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HQI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.96 |
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- HQI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- HQI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.41. HQI pays more dividend than 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- HQI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- HQI pays out 48.48% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP48.48%
EPS Next 2Y-13.38%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)03-25 2026-03-25/amc
Inst Owners12.49%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners44.08%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap154.32M
Revenue(TTM)31.69M
Net Income(TTM)6.95M
Analysts83.33
Price Target14.28 (30.47%)
Short Float %3.97%
Short Ratio7.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
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)0.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.84 | ||
| P/S | 4.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.97 | ||
| P/B | 2.28 | ||
| P/tB | 3.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.96 |
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY4.57%
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY8.98%
OCF(TTM)1
OCFY9.11%
SpS2.25
BVpS4.81
TBVpS2.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.86 |
F-Score7
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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.