Quest Resource Holding Corporation (QRHC) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 30/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-02, Quest Resource Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: QRHC) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 30/100 at a spot price of $1.09 (-1.80% 1D, market cap $23.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, QRHC ranks #110 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Environmental Services), QRHC carries a Roarable E (30/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 17.0%, and ROIC of -12.3%. By comparison, AWX (Avalon Holdings Corporation) holds a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 30.7x, ROIC 2.6%, cap $9.9M) and RENX (RenX Enterprises Corp.) posts a E grade (19/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $3.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, AWX leads on earnings multiple (30.7x) while AWX leads on capital efficiency (2.6% ROIC).
Per QRHC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001442236), Quest Resource Holding Corporation generated $250.2M in revenue (-13.3% YoY), -$15.4M in net income, and $9.3M in free cash flow against $145.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 3.7% FCF Margin ($9.3M FCF) & 17% Gross Margin
Altman Z-Score 0.46 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)
While QRHC currently carries a cautious 30/100 (E) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.32) and Max Pain ($1.14) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $2.53.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Quest Resource Holding Corporation (QRHC) slipped -1.80% to $1.09, trading at 18% of its 52-week range ($0.81 – $2.41). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-12% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -13.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 117 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Quest Resource Holding Corporation (QRHC) ranks #110 by composite RQD confidence (30/100, grade E) and #110 by equity capitalization ($23.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AWX leads on earnings valuation at 30.7x trailing P/E, while AWX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.6% ROIC and 19.5% gross margin. AWX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 54/100 (D+) compared with QRHC at 30/100 (E).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QRHC
ACTIVE
Quest Resource Holding Corporation | E | 30/100 | — | 17.0% | -12.3% | -1.80% | $23.4M | Benchmark Subject |
| AWX Avalon Holdings Corporation | D+ | 54/100 | 30.7x | 19.5% | 2.6% | +2.36% | $9.9M | /awx-vs-qrhc → |
| RENX RenX Enterprises Corp. | E | 19/100 | — | 29.1% | -35.0% | -4.63% | $3.8M | /renx-vs-qrhc → |
| VIVK Vivakor Inc. | E | 22/100 | — | 36.1% | -35.0% | -42.03% | $2.4M | /vivk-vs-qrhc → |
| OIO OIO Group | D | 50/100 | — | — | — | +0.53% | $657.8M | /oio-vs-qrhc → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Quest Resource Holding Corporation (QRHC) reported GAAP revenue of $250.2M (-13.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $288.5M , and -13.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$15.4M, operating cash flow of $9.6M, and free cash flow of $9.3M (+186.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, QRHC closed FY2025 with $145.6M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.46, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $250.2M | -$15.4M | $9.6M | $9.3M | $145.6M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $288.5M | -$15.1M | -$6.1M | -$10.8M | $175.6M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $288.4M | -$7.3M | -$1.4M | -$1.4M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-02, Quest Resource Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: QRHC) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 30/100 at a spot price of $1.09 (-1.80% 1D, market cap $23.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, QRHC ranks #110 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Environmental Services), QRHC carries a Roarable E (30/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 17.0%, and ROIC of -12.3%. By comparison, AWX (Avalon Holdings Corporation) holds a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 30.7x, ROIC 2.6%, cap $9.9M) and RENX (RenX Enterprises Corp.) posts a E grade (19/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $3.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, AWX leads on earnings multiple (30.7x) while AWX leads on capital efficiency (2.6% ROIC).
Per QRHC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001442236), Quest Resource Holding Corporation generated $250.2M in revenue (-13.3% YoY), -$15.4M in net income, and $9.3M in free cash flow against $145.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
QRHC last traded at $1.09 (-1.80% on volume of 44,932 shares), positioning the stock -17.42% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.32) and -21.58% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.39). Across its 52-week range of $0.81 to $2.41, QRHC sits at the 17.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 35.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $1.23).
Why QRHC Stock slipped -1.80% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-12% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, QRHC scores 30 out of 100 with a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." Across the five pillars, the fundamental cash engine scores 8/20 (ROIC -12.3%; FCF yield 0%), whale/13F flow scores 3/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), insider conviction scores 5/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), macro regime fit scores 6/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and forensic balance sheet scores 8/20 (Altman Z 0.46; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). Taken together, the weakest pillars are whale flow and insider conviction, while the fundamental and forensic pillars carry the largest drag on the composite. For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to negative return on invested capital, zero free-cash-flow yield, and a distressed-range Altman Z-Score as central concerns; the only offsetting factor in the rating is a neutral beta. Upside would require evidence of sustained cash generation and improving forensic metrics, which the rating does not show. This is an analytical summary, not personalized financial advice.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $250.2M | $-6.2M | $-15.4M | N/A | $9.3M | $1.0M | N/A |
| FY 2024 | $288.5M | $-4.5M | $-15.1M | N/A | $-10.8M | $0.4M | N/A |
| FY 2023 | $288.4M | $2.8M | $-7.3M | N/A | $-1.4M | N/A | N/A |
Per the market data, gross margin is 17%, operating margin is -2.5%, and net margin is -6.1%, with ROIC at -12.3%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 0.46, the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Reported net losses appear in each period shown, and FY 2025 free cash flow turned positive at $9.3M after negative results in the prior two years. The balance-sheet posture is weak on the forensic metrics, with cash reported at $1.0M in FY 2025.
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Quest Resource Holding (NASDAQ:QRHC) released second-quarter financial results and hosted an earnings call on Thursday. Read the complete transcript below. Benzinga APIs provide real-time access to earnings call
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because the
Welcome to the QRHC (Quest Resource Holding Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 30/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Environmental Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on QRHC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 17.0% gross margins. Unless Quest Resource Holding Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on QRHC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Environmental Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $1.11 (52-wk range $0.81 - $2.41), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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