HIREQUEST INC (HQI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:HQI - US4335351015 - Common Stock
10.07 USD
+0.16 (+1.61%)
Taking everything into account, HQI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HQI was compared to 83 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. HQI is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. 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
The Return On Assets of HQI (2.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.69%, HQI is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.78% of the companies in the same industry.
HQI's Return On Invested Capital of 9.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HQI outperforms 67.47% 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 12.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.57%) for HQI is well below the 3 year average (16.15%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HQI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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 74.70% of its industry peers.
HQI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HQI has a Operating Margin of 24.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HQI outperforms 91.57% of its industry peers.
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
HQI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
2.2 Solvency
HQI has an Altman-Z score of 4.39. This indicates that HQI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HQI (4.39) is better than 75.90% 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 80.72% 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 67.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.23 indicates that HQI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.23, HQI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.23 indicates that HQI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HQI (2.23) is better than 80.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.24% over the past year.
The earnings per share for HQI have been decreasing by -31.31% on average. This is quite bad
HQI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.76%.
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)45.24%
EPS 3Y-31.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-46.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.76%
Revenue growth 3Y15.37%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%-12%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.04% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, HQI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28.58%
EPS Next 2Y-12.97%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year-14.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.46%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.51, the valuation of HQI can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HQI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HQI is cheaper than 67.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.06, HQI is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.99, the valuation of HQI can be described as rather expensive.
HQI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.69. HQI is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.99 |
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 66.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
89.16% 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 | 8.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.47 |
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-12.97%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HQI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.51%.
HQI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.17. HQI pays more dividend than 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
HQI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.51% |
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
138.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HQI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP138.16%
EPS Next 2Y-12.97%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
NASDAQ:HQI (9/5/2025, 4:30:02 PM)
10.07
+0.16 (+1.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.97%
Inst Owner Change3.28%
Ins Owners43.84%
Ins Owner Change0.3%
Market Cap141.99M
Analysts83.33
Price Target14.28 (41.81%)
Short Float %4.45%
Short Ratio18.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.51% |
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)-12.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-22.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.99 | ||
| P/S | 4.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.24 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | 3.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.47 |
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY6.06%
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY11.92%
OCF(TTM)1.22
OCFY12.13%
SpS2.31
BVpS4.68
TBVpS2.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.19%
ROICexcg 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 | 4.39 |
F-Score6
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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)45.24%
EPS 3Y-31.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-46.67%
EPS Next Y-28.58%
EPS Next 2Y-12.97%
EPS Next 3Y-3.65%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.76%
Revenue growth 3Y15.37%
Revenue growth 5Y16.85%
Sales Q2Q%-12%
Revenue Next Year-14.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.14%
Revenue Next 5Y1.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.02%
EBIT growth 3Y10.79%
EBIT growth 5Y30.2%
EBIT Next Year55.83%
EBIT Next 3Y28.3%
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%