QUEST RESOURCE HOLDING CORP (QRHC)

US74836W2035 - Common Stock

10.28  +0.14 (+1.38%)

Fundamental Rating

2

Overall QRHC gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated QRHC against 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the profitability and financial health of QRHC have multiple concerns. QRHC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

QRHC had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year QRHC has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In multiple years QRHC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years QRHC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of QRHC (-4.12%) is worse than 69.88% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -11.00%, QRHC is not doing good in the industry: 68.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.66%, QRHC is doing worse than 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QRHC is significantly below the industry average of 10.10%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.12%
ROE -11%
ROIC 2.66%
ROA(3y)-2.15%
ROA(5y)-1.16%
ROE(3y)-5.71%
ROE(5y)-3.22%
ROIC(3y)2.91%
ROIC(5y)2.04%

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of QRHC (1.54%) is worse than 65.06% of its industry peers.
QRHC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QRHC has a Gross Margin of 17.36%. This is in the lower half of the industry: QRHC underperforms 69.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QRHC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.54%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.36%
OM growth 3Y23.93%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.55%
GM growth 5Y1.29%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QRHC is destroying value.
QRHC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for QRHC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for QRHC has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that QRHC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of QRHC (2.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98 indicates that QRHC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
QRHC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.98) than 65.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.98
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.07
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC9.54%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.35 indicates that QRHC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.35, QRHC is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.96% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.35 indicates that QRHC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QRHC has a Quick ratio of 1.35. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QRHC outperforms 54.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 1.35

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

QRHC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.37%.
QRHC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.53%.
The Revenue has been growing by 22.67% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q35.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.53%
Revenue growth 3Y42.96%
Revenue growth 5Y22.67%
Revenue growth Q2Q11.39%

3.2 Future

QRHC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 36.17% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y151%
EPS Next 2Y72.94%
EPS Next 3Y53.3%
EPS Next 5Y36.17%
Revenue Next Year7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.61%
Revenue Next 3Y8.09%
Revenue Next 5Y7.74%

3.3 Evolution

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for QRHC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
QRHC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 57.59.
QRHC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QRHC to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.92), we can say QRHC is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 57.59

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QRHC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.95

4.3 Compensation for Growth

QRHC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as QRHC's earnings are expected to grow with 53.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.94%
EPS Next 3Y53.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for QRHC!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

QUEST RESOURCE HOLDING CORP

NASDAQ:QRHC (5/1/2024, 7:18:39 PM)

10.28

+0.14 (+1.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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ROA -4.12%
ROE -11%
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OM 1.54%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.36%
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Asset Turnover1.63
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Debt/Equity 0.98
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Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 1.35
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