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QUEST RESOURCE HOLDING CORP (QRHC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:QRHC - US74836W2035 - Common Stock

1.24 USD
+0.02 (+1.64%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 5:54:46 PM
1.29 USD
+0.05 (+4.03%)
After Hours: 10/20/2025, 5:54:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to QRHC. QRHC was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. QRHC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. QRHC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year QRHC has reported negative net income.
QRHC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: QRHC reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: QRHC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
QRHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQRHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M -10M -15M

1.2 Ratios

QRHC has a Return On Assets of -16.51%. This is in the lower half of the industry: QRHC underperforms 76.83% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -58.85%, QRHC is not doing good in the industry: 75.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -16.51%
ROE -58.85%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-5.33%
ROA(5y)-2.85%
ROE(3y)-15.75%
ROE(5y)-8.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
QRHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQRHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QRHC has declined.
QRHC has a Gross Margin of 16.40%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: QRHC underperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QRHC has declined.
QRHC does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.4%
OM growth 3Y-53.64%
OM growth 5Y-7.83%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.04%
GM growth 5Y-1.71%
QRHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQRHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

QRHC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, QRHC has more shares outstanding
QRHC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for QRHC is higher compared to a year ago.
QRHC Yearly Shares OutstandingQRHC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
QRHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQRHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

QRHC has an Altman-Z score of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that QRHC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of QRHC (0.69) is worse than 73.17% of its industry peers.
QRHC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of QRHC (1.62) is worse than 76.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.62
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.69
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.23%
QRHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQRHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

QRHC has a Current Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that QRHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QRHC has a Current ratio (1.42) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that QRHC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QRHC has a Quick ratio of 1.42. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QRHC outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 1.42
QRHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQRHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

QRHC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -90.32%.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.20% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-90.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.2%
Revenue growth 3Y22.83%
Revenue growth 5Y23.85%
Sales Q2Q%-18.6%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 36.78% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y43.33%
EPS Next 2Y56.99%
EPS Next 3Y54.03%
EPS Next 5Y36.78%
Revenue Next Year-14.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.61%
Revenue Next 3Y10.62%
Revenue Next 5Y9.23%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
QRHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQRHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 100M 200M 300M 400M
QRHC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQRHC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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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.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.93, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of QRHC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QRHC is valued cheaper than 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
QRHC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5.93
QRHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQRHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

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 22.44
QRHC Per share dataQRHC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 54.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y56.99%
EPS Next 3Y54.03%

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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 (10/20/2025, 5:54:46 PM)

After market: 1.29 +0.05 (+4.03%)

1.24

+0.02 (+1.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners40.21%
Inst Owner Change-0.26%
Ins Owners4.31%
Ins Owner Change3.68%
Market Cap25.68M
Analysts80
Price Target3.14 (153.23%)
Short Float %0.47%
Short Ratio0.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-280.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-292.16%
Max EPS beat(2)-268.09%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-444.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-1076.76%
Max EPS beat(4)-142.96%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-19.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.88%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-6.86%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.4%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.17%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.27%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-43.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-108.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-87.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1150%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-22.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5.93
P/S 0.09
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.6
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.44
EPS(TTM)-0.59
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY16.86%
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.12
OCFYN/A
SpS13.07
BVpS2.07
TBVpS-2.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -16.51%
ROE -58.85%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.4%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-5.33%
ROA(5y)-2.85%
ROE(3y)-15.75%
ROE(5y)-8.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.46%
ROCE(5y)2.58%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-53.64%
OM growth 5Y-7.83%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.04%
GM growth 5Y-1.71%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover1.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.62
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 16.28
Cap/Depr 22.49%
Cap/Sales 0.7%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 1.42
Altman-Z 0.69
F-Score2
WACC11.23%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)31.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)31.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-90.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%42.86%
EPS Next Y43.33%
EPS Next 2Y56.99%
EPS Next 3Y54.03%
EPS Next 5Y36.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.2%
Revenue growth 3Y22.83%
Revenue growth 5Y23.85%
Sales Q2Q%-18.6%
Revenue Next Year-14.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.61%
Revenue Next 3Y10.62%
Revenue Next 5Y9.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-184.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.06%
EBIT growth 5Y14.15%
EBIT Next Year177.99%
EBIT Next 3Y109.46%
EBIT Next 5Y67.86%
FCF growth 1Y-171.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-130.79%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A