Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:5ZK Quest Resource Holding Corp FRA:5ZK
55 GF Score
Price €1.11
GF Value €4.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Quest Resource Holding Moat Score?

Quest Resource Holding FRA:5ZK 55 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5ZK with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Waste Management companies, Quest Resource Holding ranks better than 94.09% on this metric.

Quest Resource Holding has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Quest Resource Holding has Narrow Moat: Quest Resource Holding Corp has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized waste management services. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant cost advantages, or regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Quest Resource Holding might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Quest Resource Holding  (FRA:5ZK) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Quest Resource Holding Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:5ZK vs AWX, AQMS, OCLN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Quest Resource Holding's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Quest Resource Holding's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quest Resource Holding's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #15 out of 254 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Quest Resource Holding's Moat Score too high?
Quest Resource Holding's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #15 out of 254 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 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quest Resource Holding's Moat Score compare to AWX and AQMS?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #15 out of 254 companies for Moat Score. This places Quest Resource Holding in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Quest Resource Holding's current Moat Score is 4. 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 (FRA:5ZK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.35, compared to a current price of €1.11 — trading 74.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Quest Resource Holding's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK), the current Moat Score is 4 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 (FRA:5ZK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quest Resource Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.11 is trading 74.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.35. GuruFocus considers Quest Resource Holding to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5ZK:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €4.35 vs. price of €1.11 (74.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5ZK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Quest Resource Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges QRHC:USA
Address 433 E. Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 675, Irving, TX, USA, 75039
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.
55GF Score

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