Arq Inc (ARQ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Arq Inc stock (ARQ) is currently trading at $2.33. Arq Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.71. Analyst consensus price target for ARQ is $4.63. WallStSmart rates ARQ as Sell.
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- ARQ intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- Arq Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ARQ Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ARQ analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Arq Inc (ARQ) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Arq Inc (ARQ) Key Strengths (2)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Supporting Valuation Data
Arq Inc (ARQ) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Modest revenue growth at 8.80%
Moderate institutional interest at 40.49%
Arq Inc (ARQ) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 38/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.1/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.71), Price/Book (0.51) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (11.75) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -27.30%, Operating Margin at -22.10%, Profit Margin at -43.70%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -27.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ARQ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ARQ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.71x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 7.31x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 97% below its historical high of 25.05x set in Sep 2019, and 6% above its historical low of 0.67x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Arq Inc (ARQ) · INDUSTRIALS › POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS
The Big Picture
Arq Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 120M with 9% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -43.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 7M in cash.
The company is unprofitable with a -43.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -4M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 3.38, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Debt management: total debt of 35M is significantly higher than cash (7M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Arq Inc.
Bottom Line
Arq Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Arq Inc(ARQ)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS
USA
Arq, Inc. produces activated carbon products in North America. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.