Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
HireQuestHQI +1.66%82 FCF Margin % is 19.76% as of Jun. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 35.58. GuruFocus rates HQI with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Business Services companies, HireQuest ranks better than 94.09% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. HireQuest's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.60 Mil. HireQuest's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.10 Mil. Therefore, HireQuest's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.76%.
The historical data trend for HireQuest's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HireQuest's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HireQuest's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 19.76% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on HireQuest and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 35.58. According to the industry distribution chart, HireQuest ranks #63 out of 1066 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is HireQuest's FCF Margin % too high?
HireQuest's current FCF Margin % of 19.76% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 35.58. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.39. HireQuest's value of 19.76% is 482.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HireQuest ranks #63 out of 1066 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HireQuest has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HireQuest's FCF Margin % compare to TBI and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HireQuest ranks #63 out of 1066 companies for FCF Margin %. This places HireQuest in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.39. HireQuest's value of 19.76% is 482.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.58 vs. the industry median of 3.39, 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 FCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.39, based on 1,066 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HireQuest's current FCF Margin % of 19.76% is 482.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on HireQuest and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HireQuest's current FCF Margin % is 19.76%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 35.58. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.82, compared to a current price of $17.14 — trading 58.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 19.76%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 35.58 and 482.9% above the Business Services industry median of 3.39. HireQuest's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HireQuest (HQI), the current FCF Margin % is 19.76% as of Jun. 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 $17.14 is trading 58.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.82.
GuruFocus considers HireQuest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HQI:
FCF Margin %: 19.76% (44% below median its 10-year median of 35.58)
GF Value™: $10.82 vs. price of $17.14 (58.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 482.9% above the Business Services median (#63 of 1066)
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.
82GF Score
Get the complete analysis for HQI
FCF Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
HQI has been successfully added to your 
