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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Quest Resource Holding's enterprise value is $91.1 Mil.
Quest Resource Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-3.4 Mil. Therefore, Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -27.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
QRHC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1069.25 Med: 15.9 Max: 513.46
Current: -27.15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Quest Resource Holding was 513.46. The lowest was -1069.25. And the median was 15.90.
QRHC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 179
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 10.69
vs QRHC: -27.15
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Quest Resource Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Quest Resource Holding's share price for today is $1.42.
Quest Resource Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.820.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Quest Resource Holding EV-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Quest Resource Holding's current Enterprise Value is $91.1 Mil.
Quest Resource Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.4 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Quest Resource Holding (QRHC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -27.15 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Quest Resource Holding. According to the industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #999999 out of 179 companies in the Waste Management industry.
Is Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Quest Resource Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is -27.15. Based on the distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #999999 out of 179 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quest Resource Holding has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AWX and AQMS?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #999999 out of 179 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Quest Resource Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 10.69, based on 179 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Quest Resource Holding. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quest Resource Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is -27.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quest Resource Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quest Resource Holding (QRHC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.86, compared to a current price of $1.42 — trading 63.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -27.15. Quest Resource Holding's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quest Resource Holding (QRHC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -27.15 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Quest Resource Holding (QRHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quest Resource Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.42 is trading 63.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.86.
GuruFocus considers Quest Resource Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for QRHC:
EV-to-EBITDA: -27.15
GF Value™: $3.86 vs. price of $1.42 (63.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QRHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quest Resource Holding Corp is a national provider of waste and recycling services to customers from across multiple industry sectors that are typically larger, multi-location businesses. The company creates customer-specific programs and perform the related services for the collection, processing, recycling, disposal, and tracking of waste streams and recyclables. The company's services focus on the waste streams and recyclables from box, grocers, and other specialty retailers; automotive after-market operations such as automotive maintenance, quick lube, dealerships, and collision repair; transportation, logistics, and fleet operators; manufacturing and industrial facilities; multi-family and commercial properties; restaurant chains and food operations, etc.
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