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Quest Resource Holding Corp(QRHC)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for QRHC
09/18/2026: QRHC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Quest Resource Holding Corp is a specialized, asset-light provider of waste management and recycling solutions primarily for large, multi-site enterprise clients. The company’s primary strength lies in its tech-enabled platform, which allows it to manage complex waste streams across the country without the need for high capital expenditures on heavy equipment. Its investment story centers on capturing the growing corporate demand for sustainability and waste diversion. However, the company faces notable risks from larger, well-capitalized industry incumbents and its reliance on a network of third-party vendors. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to environmental trends and monitoring developments in contract retention and margin performance.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The company is expanding its footprint in the high-demand environmental and waste diversion space. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | This is a conditional fit depending on positive technical price trends and sustained revenue growth. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often tied to growth potential rather than deep-value asset backing. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not currently pay a dividend, prioritizing capital allocation for expansion. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The stock exhibits volatility consistent with smaller-cap growth stocks in the environmental sector. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock can experience significant price swings based on market sentiment and growth execution. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Growth expectations are already priced in, making the stock sensitive to earnings misses. |
| Competition risk (Major integrated waste firms) | High | Large competitors like WM and RSG can leverage their size to undercut or bundle competing services. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the asset-light model is efficient, reliance on third-party vendors limits direct operational control. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no dividend income to provide a cushion during market downturns. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends on managing a complex network of vendors and maintaining customer retention. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 17.65% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/18/2026 |
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Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
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Quantitative Style Profile
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 29.32M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 27.5K shares | Beta 0.17 | 52 Weeks Range 0.81 - 2.41 | Updated Date 09/18/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 0.81 - 2.41 | Updated Date 09/18/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.82 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Management Services | Recurring management fees from businesses for handling trash, recycling, and organic waste. | The company makes money by acting as a middleman, coordinating waste pickup across many locations for large corporate clients. |
| Specialty Environmental Services | Management of hazardous or hard-to-handle items like auto fluids and tires. | This is a higher-margin, specialized service area driven by regulatory compliance needs. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 9.86 | Enterprise Value 90.26M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12 |
Enterprise Value 90.26M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.36 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.6 | Shares Outstanding 21.09M | Shares Floating 12.96M |
Shares Outstanding 21.09M | Shares Floating 12.96M | ||
Percent Insiders 36.66 | Percent Institutions 31.86 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Quest Resource Holding Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters The Colony, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-01-05 | CEO - | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Waste Management | Full time employees 195 | Website https://investors.qrhc.com |
Full time employees 195 | 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. It offers 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. The company also provides 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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