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Quest Resource HoldingQRHC -1.39%48 EV-to-OCF is 8.02 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 8.92. GuruFocus rates QRHC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Waste Management companies, Quest Resource Holding ranks better than 50.81% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Quest Resource Holding's Enterprise Value is $91.1 Mil.
Quest Resource Holding's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.4 Mil. Therefore, Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-OCF for today is 8.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
QRHC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -178.61 Med: 8.92 Max: 179.11
Current: 8.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Quest Resource Holding was 179.11. The lowest was -178.61. And the median was 8.92.
QRHC's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 50.81% of 246
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 8.275
vs QRHC: 8.02
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Quest Resource Holding's current Enterprise Value is $91.1 Mil.
Quest Resource Holding's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $11.4 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-OCF of 8.02 as of Aug. 29, 2026. This is 10% below median its historical median of 8.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #121 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-OCF too high?
Quest Resource Holding's current EV-to-OCF of 8.02 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.92. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.28. Quest Resource Holding's value of 8.02 is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #121 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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-OCF compare to AWX and AQMS?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #121 out of 246 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Quest Resource Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.28. Quest Resource Holding's value of 8.02 is 3.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.92 vs. the industry median of 8.28, Quest Resource Holding has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Waste Management companies is 8.28, based on 246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quest Resource Holding's current EV-to-OCF of 8.02 is 3.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quest Resource Holding's current EV-to-OCF is 8.02, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 8.92. 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-OCF is 8.02, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.92 and 3.1% below the Waste Management industry median of 8.28. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quest Resource Holding (QRHC), the current EV-to-OCF is 8.02 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-OCF: 8.02 (10% below median its 10-year median of 8.92)
GF Value™: $3.86 vs. price of $1.42 (63.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% below the Waste Management median (#121 of 246)
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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