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HireQuestHQI +1.66%82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.31. 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 519 Business Services companies, HireQuest ranks better than 64.93% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. HireQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for HireQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HQI'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of HireQuest was 0.51. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.31.
HQI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 64.93% of 519
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs HQI: 0.33
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of HireQuest was 33.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 1.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
HireQuest (NAS:HQI) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
HireQuest Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
HireQuest Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HireQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
HQI vs TBI, MHH, CIRC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, HireQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HireQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HireQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
HireQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on HireQuest and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, HireQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, HireQuest ranks #182 out of 519 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is HireQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
HireQuest's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is near median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.51. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. HireQuest's value of 0.30 is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HireQuest ranks #182 out of 519 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TBI and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HireQuest ranks #182 out of 519 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts HireQuest in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. HireQuest's value of 0.30 is 31.8% below this benchmark. Historically, HireQuest's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.44, HireQuest 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 519 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HireQuest's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 31.8% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on HireQuest and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HireQuest's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.31. 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 $16.95 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 31.8% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HireQuest (HQI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 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 $16.95 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.82.
GuruFocus considers HireQuest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HQI:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (near median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $10.82 vs. price of $16.95 (56.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% below the Business Services median (#182 of 519)
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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