HireQuestHQI +7.49%78 EV-to-FCF is 18.08 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 14.62. GuruFocus rates HQI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Business Services companies, HireQuest ranks worse than 63.7% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, HireQuest's Enterprise Value is $188.18 Mil.
HireQuest's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.41 Mil. Therefore, HireQuest's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for HireQuest's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HQI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.43 Med: 14.62 Max: 57.92
Current: 18.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of HireQuest was 57.92. The lowest was -39.43. And the median was 14.62.
HQI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 63.7% of 719
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.28
vs HQI: 18.08
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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.
HireQuest's share price for today is $13.42.
HireQuest's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.460.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
HireQuest EV-to-FCF Related Terms
HireQuest EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HireQuest's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, HireQuest's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
HireQuest EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HireQuest's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HireQuest's EV-to-FCF falls into.
HireQuest's current Enterprise Value is $188.18 Mil.
HireQuest's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $10.41 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.
HireQuest (HQI) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.08 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on HireQuest and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 14.62. According to the industry distribution chart, HireQuest ranks #458 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is HireQuest's EV-to-FCF too high?
HireQuest's current EV-to-FCF of 18.08 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 14.62. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.28. HireQuest's value of 18.08 is 47.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HireQuest ranks #458 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HireQuest has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HireQuest's EV-to-FCF compare to TBI and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HireQuest ranks #458 out of 719 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places HireQuest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.28. HireQuest's value of 18.08 is 47.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.62 vs. the industry median of 12.28, HireQuest has consistently been above 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-FCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.28, based on 719 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HireQuest's current EV-to-FCF of 18.08 is 47.2% above 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on HireQuest and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HireQuest's current EV-to-FCF is 18.08, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 14.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HireQuest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HireQuest (HQI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.39, compared to a current price of $13.42 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.08, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 14.62 and 47.2% above the Business Services industry median of 12.28. HireQuest's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HireQuest (HQI), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.08 as of Jul. 01, 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 HireQuest (HQI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HireQuest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.42 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.39.
GuruFocus considers HireQuest to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HQI:
EV-to-FCF: 18.08 (24% above median its 10-year median of 14.62)
GF Value™: $10.39 vs. price of $13.42 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.2% above the Business Services median (#458 of 719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HQI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HireQuest Inc is a nationwide franchisor of offices providing direct-dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing solutions in the light industrial and blue-collar segments of the staffing industry and traditional commercial staffing. The company's franchisees provide various types of temporary personnel through two business models operating under the trade names HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, Snelling, DriverQuest, HireQuest Health, Northbound Executive Search, and MRI. The company's primary source of revenue is royalty fees based on the operation of its franchised offices.
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