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Quest Resource Holding Corp (QRHC)

Quest Resource Holding Corp (QRHC) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$1.83
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12/01/2025: QRHC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $3.08

1 Year Target Price $3.08

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$3.08 Target price
52w Low $1.11
Current$1.83
52w High $7.19

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 37.77%
Avg. Invested days 39
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/01/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 38.19M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.08
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.08
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 0.18
52 Weeks Range 1.11 - 7.19
Updated Date 12/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.11 - 7.19
Updated Date 12/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.12

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-17
When -
Estimate 0.08
Actual -0.02

Profitability

Profit Margin -8.89%
Operating Margin (TTM) 1.46%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -0.84%
Return on Equity (TTM) -44.35%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 5.9
Enterprise Value 105454272
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15
Enterprise Value 105454272
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.4
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.41
Shares Outstanding 20870094
Shares Floating 14888725
Shares Outstanding 20870094
Shares Floating 14888725
Percent Insiders 30.22
Percent Institutions 36.74

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Quest Resource Holding Corp

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Quest Resource Holding Corp. was founded in 2007. It provides solutions for waste management, recycling, and sustainability, helping businesses reduce waste and optimize resource utilization. The company has grown through acquisitions and expanded service offerings.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Waste and Recycling Services: Provides waste and recycling management services to businesses, including collection, processing, and disposal of various waste streams. Focuses on sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
  • Sustainability Consulting: Offers consulting services to help businesses develop and implement sustainability programs, reduce waste, and improve resource efficiency.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team is headed by the CEO, with other executives overseeing finance, operations, and business development. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with departments responsible for specific functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Waste Management Programs: Customized waste management solutions for businesses, including waste audits, recycling programs, and waste reduction strategies. Market share is fragmented, competing with large national players and regional providers. Competitors include Waste Management (WM), Republic Services (RSG), and Casella Waste Systems (CWST).
  • Recycling Services: Collection and processing of recyclable materials, including paper, plastic, and metal. Market share varies by region. Competitors include WM, RSG, and local recycling companies.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The waste management and recycling industry is driven by increasing environmental awareness, stricter regulations, and the growing need for sustainable solutions. The industry is competitive and fragmented, with both large national players and smaller regional providers.

Positioning

Quest Resource Holding Corp. positions itself as a provider of customized waste and recycling solutions, focusing on sustainability and customer service. Competitive advantages include its ability to tailor solutions to specific customer needs and its focus on sustainability.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The US waste management market is estimated to be worth over $80 billion. Quest Resource Holding Corp. aims to capture a larger share by providing specialized services and focusing on sustainability.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Customized waste and recycling solutions
  • Focus on sustainability
  • Strong customer service
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Smaller market share compared to larger competitors
  • Limited brand recognition
  • Dependence on specific industries or regions

Opportunities

  • Increasing demand for sustainable waste management solutions
  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Acquiring smaller competitors
  • Developing new technologies for waste processing

Threats

  • Intense competition from larger players
  • Fluctuations in commodity prices for recyclable materials
  • Changes in environmental regulations
  • Economic downturn affecting waste generation

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • WM
  • RSG
  • CWST

Competitive Landscape

Quest Resource Holding Corp. faces intense competition from larger, more established players in the waste management industry. It competes by offering customized solutions and focusing on sustainability.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Insufficient information to assess historical growth without access to financial data. However, growth has likely been driven by increasing demand for recycling and waste management services.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for sustainability and waste reduction solutions. Analyst estimates vary, but generally positive.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding service offerings, acquiring smaller competitors, and investing in new technologies.

Summary

Quest Resource Holding Corp. is a smaller player in a large and competitive waste management market, with a focus on sustainability. While they offer customized solutions, their smaller size and limited brand recognition pose challenges. Growth opportunities exist through expanding services and capitalizing on increasing demand for sustainability; however, they need to contend with larger competitors and fluctuating market conditions.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate.

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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
Full time employees 224

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.