HIREQUEST INC (HQI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HQI - US4335351015 - Common Stock
9.93 USD
+0.26 (+2.69%)
Taking everything into account, HQI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HQI was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While HQI has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. HQI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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 2.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HQI outperforms 51.16% of its industry peers.
HQI's Return On Equity of 3.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HQI outperforms 45.35% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.57%, HQI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HQI is above the industry average of 13.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.15%) for HQI is well above the current ROIC(9.57%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.58% | ||
| ROE | 3.69% | ||
| ROIC | 9.57% |
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
The Profit Margin of HQI (7.47%) is better than 74.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HQI has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.94%, HQI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HQI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.47% | ||
| 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.
HQI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HQI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HQI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.32 indicates that HQI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HQI has a Altman-Z score of 4.32. This is amongst the best in the industry. HQI outperforms 81.40% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HQI is 0.26, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HQI, only 0.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HQI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.26) than 80.23% of its industry peers.
HQI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.07, HQI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.68%
2.3 Liquidity
HQI has a Current Ratio of 2.23. This indicates that HQI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HQI has a Current ratio of 2.23. This is in the better half of the industry: HQI outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.23 indicates that HQI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.23, HQI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HQI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.57%.
The earnings per share for HQI have been decreasing by -31.31% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, HQI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.67% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HQI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.57%
EPS 3Y-31.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.67%
Revenue growth 3Y15.37%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%-9.76%
3.2 Future
HQI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.04% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-28.58%
EPS Next 2Y-17.21%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year-14.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.14%
Revenue Next 5Y1.25%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.12, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HQI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HQI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HQI is cheaper than 68.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, HQI is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.70, the valuation of HQI can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HQI is on the same level as its industry peers.
HQI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 33.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HQI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HQI is cheaper than 69.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HQI is valued cheaper than 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of HQI may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HQI's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-17.21%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.87%, HQI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.51, HQI pays a better dividend. On top of this HQI pays more dividend than 87.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, HQI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.87% |
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 138.16% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP138.16%
EPS Next 2Y-17.21%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
NASDAQ:HQI (11/10/2025, 4:30:01 PM)
9.93
+0.26 (+2.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.52%
Inst Owner Change0.14%
Ins Owners43.53%
Ins Owner Change0.3%
Market Cap140.01M
Revenue(TTM)34.60M
Net Income(TTM)2.44M
Analysts83.33
Price Target14.28 (43.81%)
Short Float %4.24%
Short Ratio25.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP138.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-26.66%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.99%
Max EPS beat(4)67.08%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)17.59%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)2.32%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.49%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.15%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.7 | ||
| P/S | 4.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.13 | ||
| P/B | 2.12 | ||
| P/tB | 3.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.58
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY4.83%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY12.09%
OCF(TTM)1.22
OCFY12.31%
SpS2.31
BVpS4.68
TBVpS2.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.58% | ||
| ROE | 3.69% | ||
| ROCE | 11.44% | ||
| ROIC | 9.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.28% | ||
| OM | 24.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.47% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 51.9% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 10.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 156.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 694.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.32 |
F-Score6
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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)3.57%
EPS 3Y-31.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-11.11%
EPS Next Y-28.58%
EPS Next 2Y-17.21%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.67%
Revenue growth 3Y15.37%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%-9.76%
Revenue Next Year-14.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.14%
Revenue Next 5Y1.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.02%
EBIT growth 3Y10.79%
EBIT growth 5Y30.2%
EBIT Next Year55.97%
EBIT Next 3Y24.08%
EBIT Next 5Y16.26%
FCF growth 1Y161.58%
FCF growth 3Y-9.2%
FCF growth 5Y20.97%
OCF growth 1Y127.6%
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 of HIREQUEST INC (HQI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for HIREQUEST INC (HQI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HIREQUEST INC (HQI) is expected to decline by -28.58% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HQI stock?
The dividend rating of HIREQUEST INC (HQI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 138.16%.