Hirequest Inc (HQI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Hirequest Inc stock (HQI) is currently trading at $10.21. Hirequest Inc PE ratio is 18.90. Hirequest Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.37. Analyst consensus price target for HQI is $14.00. WallStSmart rates HQI as Sell.
- HQI PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- HQI PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- HQI intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- HQI stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- HQI fair value vs current price
- HQI insider transactions and insider buying
- Is HQI undervalued or overvalued?
- Hirequest Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- HQI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- HQI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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HQI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Hirequest Inc (HQI)
HQI trades 201% above its Graham fair value of $3.54, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Hirequest Inc (HQI) · 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 operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around market cap and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Hirequest Inc (HQI) Key Strengths (2)
Keeps $32 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Keeps $22 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
Supporting Valuation Data
Hirequest Inc (HQI) Areas to Watch (7)
Revenue declining -9.80%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -48.40%, profits shrinking
Very low institutional interest at 11.85%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Premium valuation at 4.4x annual revenue
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Fairly priced relative to book value
Hirequest Inc (HQI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 41/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 31.50%, Profit Margin at 21.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (4.37), Price/Book (2.04) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -9.80%, EPS Growth at -48.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.10%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -9.80% 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. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth 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.
HQI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
HQI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.37x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 14.71x (80th percentile). The current valuation is 99% below its historical high of 305.87x set in Feb 2006, and 43640% above its historical low of 0.01x in Nov 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~5.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Hirequest Inc (HQI) · INDUSTRIALS › STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The Big Picture
Hirequest Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 32M with 10% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 21.9%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Profit margin of 21.9% and operating margin of 31.5% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Generating 1M in free cash flow and 1M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 10% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Hirequest Inc.
Bottom Line
Hirequest Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
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.
Insider Transactions(9 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HERMANNS, RICHARD Director, President and CEO, 10% Owner | Buy | +9,704 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 11:52:44 AM
About Hirequest Inc(HQI)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
USA
HireQuest, Inc. provides temporary and on-demand staffing solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.