Quest Resource Holding Corporation (QRHC) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 35/100 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.
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Quest Resource Holding Corporation (QRHC) dropped -6.72% to $1.11, trading at 19% 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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IRVING, Texas, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Resource Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: QRHC) (“Quest” or the “Company”), a national leader in environmental waste and recycling services, today announced that it will
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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 #105 by composite RQD confidence (35/100, grade D-) 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 59/100 (C-) compared with QRHC at 35/100 (D-).
| 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 | D- | 35/100 | — | 17.0% | -12.3% | -6.72% | $23.4M | Benchmark Subject |
| AWX Avalon Holdings Corporation | C- | 59/100 | 30.7x | 19.5% | 2.6% | -2.68% | $9.9M | /awx-vs-qrhc → |
| RENX RenX Enterprises Corp. | E | 25/100 | — | 29.1% | -35.0% | -1.82% | $3.8M | /renx-vs-qrhc → |
| VIVK Vivakor Inc. | E | 31/100 | — | 36.1% | -35.0% | -2.60% | $2.4M | /vivk-vs-qrhc → |
| OIO OIO Group | D+ | 56/100 | — | — | — | -3.08% | $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 2026-11-01, Quest Resource Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: QRHC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 35/100 at a spot price of $1.11 (-6.72% 1D, market cap $23.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, QRHC ranks #105 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Environmental Services), QRHC carries a Roarable D- (35/100 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 C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 30.7x, ROIC 2.6%, cap $9.9M) and RENX (RenX Enterprises Corp.) posts a E grade (25/100 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 $1.11 (-6.72% on volume of 70,596 shares), positioning the stock -16.54% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.33) and -20.14% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.39). Across its 52-week range of $0.81 to $2.41, QRHC sits at the 18.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 32.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $1.25).
Why QRHC Stock dropped -6.72% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-12% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.