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The historical rank and industry rank for Quest Resource Holding's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5ZK'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.15 Med: -2.44 Max: 1.09
Current: -3
FRA:5ZK's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 71.13% of 239
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 4.01
vs FRA:5ZK: -3.00
Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Quest Resource Holding Net Margin % Related Terms
Quest Resource Holding Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:5ZK vs AWX, AQMS, OCLN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Quest Resource Holding's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Quest Resource Holding Net Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Quest Resource Holding's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quest Resource Holding's Net 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.
Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK) has a Net Margin % of -3.75% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Quest Resource Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #170 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Quest Resource Holding's Net Margin % too high?
Quest Resource Holding's current Net Margin % is -3.75%. Based on the distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #170 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to AWX and AQMS?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #170 out of 239 companies for Net Margin %. This places Quest Resource Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Waste Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Waste Management companies is 4.01, based on 239 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Quest Resource Holding and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quest Resource Holding's current Net Margin % is -3.75%. 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 Net Margin % is -3.75%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK), the current Net Margin % is -3.75% as of Mar. 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:
Net Margin %: -3.75%
GF Value™: €4.35 vs. price of €1.11 (74.5% below fair value)
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 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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