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Quest Resource Holding Corp (QRHC)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/22/2025: QRHC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $5.5
1 Year Target Price $5.5
2 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 40.78% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 44.88M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 0.48 | 52 Weeks Range 1.91 - 9.25 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.91 - 9.25 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.2 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -8.73% | Operating Margin (TTM) -2.96% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.99% | Return on Equity (TTM) -44.84% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 18.66 | Enterprise Value 120276545 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.16 |
Enterprise Value 120276545 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.16 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.42 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.41 | Shares Outstanding 20681800 | Shares Floating 13775727 |
Shares Outstanding 20681800 | Shares Floating 13775727 | ||
Percent Insiders 28.46 | Percent Institutions 47.84 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 5.5 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Quest Resource Holding Corp

Company Overview
History and Background
Quest Resource Holding Corporation was founded in 2007. It provides recycling, reuse, and waste management services across North America, focusing on helping businesses achieve sustainability goals.
Core Business Areas
- Recycling and Waste Management: Quest provides comprehensive waste management solutions including recycling programs, waste reduction, and disposal services.
- Sustainability Consulting: Offers consulting services to help businesses develop and implement sustainable practices.
- Resource Recovery: Focuses on recovering valuable resources from waste streams for reuse or recycling.
Leadership and Structure
S. Ray Hatch serves as the CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors and various management teams overseeing different operational areas.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Waste Stream Management Programs: Offers tailored waste management programs to businesses, including recycling and disposal solutions. Market share data specific to this product is not readily available. Competitors include Waste Management (WM), Republic Services (RSG), and Casella Waste Systems (CWST).
- Sustainability Consulting Services: Provides consulting to help companies improve their sustainability. Market share data is difficult to determine as this is a fragmented market. Competitors include ERM, Jacobs (J), and AECOM (ACM).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The waste management industry is undergoing significant changes with increasing emphasis on recycling, sustainability, and resource recovery. Regulations and public awareness drive growth.
Positioning
Quest is positioned as a provider of comprehensive and sustainable waste management solutions, focusing on helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals. Their competitive advantage lies in their tailored solutions and focus on resource recovery.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The North American waste management market is estimated to be over $80 billion. Quest is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its specialized services and focus on sustainability.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Comprehensive service offerings
- Focus on sustainability and resource recovery
- Tailored solutions for businesses
- Strong customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Relatively smaller size compared to major competitors
- Limited brand recognition
- Dependence on economic conditions
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for sustainable waste management
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of innovative resource recovery technologies
- Partnerships with larger companies
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Economic downturns
- Changing regulations
- Fluctuations in commodity prices for recycled materials
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WM
- RSG
- CWST
Competitive Landscape
Quest faces intense competition from larger, more established companies like Waste Management and Republic Services. Quest differentiates itself through tailored solutions and a focus on sustainability, but its smaller size limits its ability to compete on price and scale.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth data unavailable without current refresh.
Future Projections: Future projections data unavailable without current refresh.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding service offerings and partnerships.
Summary
Quest Resource Holding Corp is a provider of recycling and waste management solutions. The company is focused on sustainability, however it is small in comparison to its competitors. Increased regulation in the sustainability space could benefit Quest Resource Holding Corp. They should be aware of larger players which could impact their overall growth potential. Overall Quest Resource Holding Corp needs to grow substantially to compete with the top players in the market.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and based on available data.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Quest Resource Holding Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters The Colony, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-01-05 | CEO - | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Waste Management | Full time employees 224 | Website https://investors.qrhc.com |
Full time employees 224 | Website https://investors.qrhc.com |
Quest Resource Holding Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides solutions for the reuse, recycling, and disposal of various waste streams and recyclables in the United States. The company provides disposal and recycling services for cardboard, paper, metals, used motor oil, oil filters, scrap tires, plastics, grease, cooking oil, food waste, expired food products, glass, separator and tank cleaning, construction debris, regulated waste, batteries, mercury, lights and electronic devices, as well as regulated and non-regulated solid, liquid, and gas wastes. It also offers antifreeze and windshield washer fluid; dumpster and compacting equipment; and other minor ancillary services. The company's services focus on the waste streams and recyclables from big box retailers, including grocers, and other specialty retailers; transportation, logistics, and fleet operators; manufacturing and industrial facilities; automotive after-market operations, such as automotive maintenance, quick lube, dealerships, and collision repair; multifamily and commercial properties; restaurant chains and food operations; and construction and demolition projects. It markets its services to automotive; industrial/manufacturing; distribution and logistics; hospitality and retail; property management; healthcare; and construction and demolition through direct sales force and strategic partnerships. The company was formerly known as Infinity Resources Holdings Corp. and changed its name to Quest Resource Holding Corporation in October 2013. Quest Resource Holding Corporation is headquartered in The Colony, Texas.
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