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QUEST RESOURCE HOLDING CORP (QRHC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:QRHC - Nasdaq - US74836W2035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.65  +0.16 (+3.56%)

After market: 4.65 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, QRHC scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QRHC was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. QRHC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. QRHC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent 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.
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.
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 0 5M -5M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -4.43%, QRHC is not doing good in the industry: 70.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
QRHC has a Return On Equity of -12.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: QRHC underperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.83%, QRHC is not doing good in the industry: 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
QRHC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.91%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.14%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.43%
ROE -12.56%
ROIC 1.83%
ROA(3y)-2.15%
ROA(5y)-1.16%
ROE(3y)-5.71%
ROE(5y)-3.22%
ROIC(3y)2.91%
ROIC(5y)2.04%
QRHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQRHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -5 -10

1.3 Margins

QRHC has a worse Operating Margin (1.09%) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QRHC has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 17.63%, QRHC is not doing good in the industry: 76.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QRHC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.09%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.63%
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%
QRHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQRHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 10 15

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, QRHC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, QRHC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for QRHC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
QRHC Yearly Shares OutstandingQRHC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

QRHC has an Altman-Z score of 1.39. This is a bad value and indicates that QRHC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.39, QRHC is not doing good in the industry: 65.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
QRHC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.15, QRHC is doing worse than 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.39
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC9.87%
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 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that QRHC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QRHC has a Current ratio (1.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.52 indicates that QRHC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QRHC has a Quick ratio of 1.52. This is in the better half of the industry: QRHC outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.52
Quick Ratio 1.52
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 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.76% over the past year.
QRHC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.35%.
Measured over the past years, QRHC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.76%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.35%
Revenue growth 3Y42.96%
Revenue growth 5Y22.67%
Sales Q2Q%3.32%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, QRHC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 36.17% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.03%
EPS Next 2Y39%
EPS Next 3Y53.3%
EPS Next 5Y36.17%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
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.
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.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for QRHC. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
QRHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQRHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100 -150

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 12.35
QRHC Per share dataQRHC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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 2Y39%
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 (2/24/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 4.65 0 (0%)

4.65

+0.16 (+3.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/amc
Earnings (Next)03-13 2025-03-13/amc
Inst Owners42.94%
Inst Owner Change-96.09%
Ins Owners2.06%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap95.74M
Analysts82.22
Price Target11.39 (144.95%)
Short Float %2.09%
Short Ratio5.23
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)-831.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-1076.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-586.27%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)-6.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.5%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.2%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.42%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.36%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-12.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-283.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-147.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.33
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.53
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.35
EPS(TTM)-0.37
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.02
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.74
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.45
OCFYN/A
SpS13.98
BVpS3.05
TBVpS-2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.43%
ROE -12.56%
ROCE 2.31%
ROIC 1.83%
ROICexc 1.84%
ROICexgc 8.64%
OM 1.09%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.63%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-2.15%
ROA(5y)-1.16%
ROE(3y)-5.71%
ROE(5y)-3.22%
ROIC(3y)2.91%
ROIC(5y)2.04%
ROICexc(3y)3.05%
ROICexc(5y)2.14%
ROICexgc(3y)30.07%
ROICexgc(5y)23.05%
ROCE(3y)3.69%
ROCE(5y)2.58%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.56%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y48.33%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.4
Cap/Depr 57.35%
Cap/Sales 2.03%
Interest Coverage 0.34
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.52
Quick Ratio 1.52
Altman-Z 1.39
F-Score3
WACC9.87%
ROIC/WACC0.18
Cap/Depr(3y)19.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)24.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.76%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60%
EPS Next Y-1.03%
EPS Next 2Y39%
EPS Next 3Y53.3%
EPS Next 5Y36.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.35%
Revenue growth 3Y42.96%
Revenue growth 5Y22.67%
Sales Q2Q%3.32%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y8.09%
Revenue Next 5Y7.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-10%
EBIT growth 3Y77.16%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year257.69%
EBIT Next 3Y78.87%
EBIT Next 5Y51.41%
FCF growth 1Y-133.62%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-82.6%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A