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Quest Resource HoldingQRHC +0.39%46 EV-to-FCF is 9.98 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 9.89. GuruFocus rates QRHC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 137 Waste Management companies, Quest Resource Holding ranks better than 78.83% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Quest Resource Holding's Enterprise Value is $92.2 Mil.
Quest Resource Holding's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.2 Mil. Therefore, Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-FCF for today is 9.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
QRHC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -314.75 Med: 9.89 Max: 105.98
Current: 9.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Quest Resource Holding was 105.98. The lowest was -314.75. And the median was 9.89.
QRHC's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 78.83% of 137
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 19.27
vs QRHC: 9.98
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.
Quest Resource Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Quest Resource Holding's share price for today is $1.30.
Quest Resource Holding'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 $-0.340.
* 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.
* 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-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.
Quest Resource Holding EV-to-FCF vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Quest Resource Holding's current Enterprise Value is $92.2 Mil.
Quest Resource Holding'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 $9.2 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-FCF of 9.98 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Quest Resource Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #29 out of 137 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-FCF too high?
Quest Resource Holding's current EV-to-FCF of 9.98 is near median its 10-year median of 9.89. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.27. Quest Resource Holding's value of 9.98 is 48.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #29 out of 137 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quest Resource Holding has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quest Resource Holding's EV-to-FCF compare to AWX and AQMS?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #29 out of 137 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Quest Resource Holding in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.27. Quest Resource Holding's value of 9.98 is 48.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.89 vs. the industry median of 19.27, 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-FCF for a Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Waste Management companies is 19.27, based on 137 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. Quest Resource Holding's current EV-to-FCF of 9.98 is 48.2% 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-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 Quest Resource Holding and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 19.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quest Resource Holding's current EV-to-FCF is 9.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.89. 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 $5.09, compared to a current price of $1.30 — trading 74.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 9.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.89 and 48.2% below the Waste Management industry median of 19.27. Quest Resource Holding's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Quest Resource Holding (QRHC), the current EV-to-FCF is 9.98 as of Jul. 14, 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 $1.30 is trading 74.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.09.
GuruFocus considers Quest Resource Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for QRHC:
EV-to-FCF: 9.98 (near median its 10-year median of 9.89)
GF Value™: $5.09 vs. price of $1.30 (74.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.2% below the Waste Management median (#29 of 137)
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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