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QUEST RESOURCE HOLDING CORP (QRHC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

2.42  +0.17 (+7.56%)

After market: 2.42 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, QRHC scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QRHC was compared to 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. QRHC may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. QRHC is not valued too expensively and it also shows 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 2024 0 5M -5M -10M -15M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -8.58%, QRHC is not doing good in the industry: 78.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of -27.81%, QRHC is not doing good in the industry: 72.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
QRHC has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.70%. This is in the lower half of the industry: QRHC underperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QRHC is significantly below the industry average of 10.74%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.58%
ROE -27.81%
ROIC 0.7%
ROA(3y)-5.33%
ROA(5y)-2.85%
ROE(3y)-15.75%
ROE(5y)-8.75%
ROIC(3y)1.95%
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 2024 0 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

QRHC has a Operating Margin of 0.40%. This is in the lower half of the industry: QRHC underperforms 66.27% of its industry peers.
QRHC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
QRHC has a Gross Margin of 17.33%. This is in the lower half of the industry: QRHC underperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
QRHC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.4%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.33%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, QRHC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.12, we must say that QRHC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.12, QRHC is doing worse than 71.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.41 is on the high side and indicates that QRHC has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of QRHC (1.41) is worse than 75.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.12
ROIC/WACC0.07
WACC10.58%
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 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that QRHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.69, QRHC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
QRHC has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that QRHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of QRHC (1.69) is better than 74.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.69
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 -28.57%.
QRHC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.05%.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.05%
Revenue growth 3Y22.83%
Revenue growth 5Y23.85%
Sales Q2Q%0.91%

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
Based on estimates for the next years, QRHC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y146.85%
EPS Next 2Y73.13%
EPS Next 3Y54.03%
EPS Next 5Y36.78%
Revenue Next Year4.11%
Revenue Next 2Y5.56%
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.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.48, the valuation of QRHC can be described as reasonable.
QRHC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QRHC is cheaper than 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
QRHC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 11.48
QRHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQRHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QRHC is valued a bit cheaper than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.14
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.
QRHC's earnings are expected to grow with 54.03% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y73.13%
EPS Next 3Y54.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

QRHC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

QUEST RESOURCE HOLDING CORP

NASDAQ:QRHC (4/22/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 2.42 0 (0%)

2.42

+0.17 (+7.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)03-12 2025-03-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Inst Owners42.94%
Inst Owner Change-1.73%
Ins Owners2.06%
Ins Owner Change0.79%
Market Cap49.88M
Analysts82.22
Price Target6.97 (188.02%)
Short Float %2.44%
Short Ratio4.74
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)-609.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-1076.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-142.96%
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)-7.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.86%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.31%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.17%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.17%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-38.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)985.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)985.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 11.48
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.92
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.14
EPS(TTM)-0.45
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY8.71%
FCF(TTM)-0.58
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.3
OCFYN/A
SpS14
BVpS2.63
TBVpS-1.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.58%
ROE -27.81%
ROCE 0.89%
ROIC 0.7%
ROICexc 0.7%
ROICexgc 2.49%
OM 0.4%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.33%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-5.33%
ROA(5y)-2.85%
ROE(3y)-15.75%
ROE(5y)-8.75%
ROIC(3y)1.95%
ROIC(5y)2.04%
ROICexc(3y)2.01%
ROICexc(5y)2.14%
ROICexgc(3y)14.14%
ROICexgc(5y)21.29%
ROCE(3y)2.46%
ROCE(5y)2.58%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-63.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-26.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.06%
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-Score3
Asset Turnover1.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.67
Cap/Depr 58.12%
Cap/Sales 2.07%
Interest Coverage 0.13
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.69
Altman-Z 1.12
F-Score3
WACC10.58%
ROIC/WACC0.07
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)-28.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
EPS Next Y146.85%
EPS Next 2Y73.13%
EPS Next 3Y54.03%
EPS Next 5Y36.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.05%
Revenue growth 3Y22.83%
Revenue growth 5Y23.85%
Sales Q2Q%0.91%
Revenue Next Year4.11%
Revenue Next 2Y5.56%
Revenue Next 3Y10.62%
Revenue Next 5Y9.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-73.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.06%
EBIT growth 5Y14.15%
EBIT Next Year382.95%
EBIT Next 3Y109.46%
EBIT Next 5Y67.86%
FCF growth 1Y-269.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-346.67%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A