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Quest Resource HoldingFRA:5ZK 55 Quick Ratio is 1.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.33. 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 245 Waste Management companies, Quest Resource Holding ranks worse than 56.33% on this metric.
Quest Resource Holding has a quick ratio of 1.28. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quest Resource Holding's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5ZK'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07 Med: 1.33 Max: 1.76
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, Quest Resource Holding's highest Quick Ratio was 1.76. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 1.33.
FRA:5ZK's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 56.33% of 245
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.4
vs FRA:5ZK: 1.28
Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Quest Resource Holding Quick Ratio Related Terms
Quest Resource Holding Quick Ratio 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: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Quest Resource Holding's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Quest Resource Holding Quick Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Quest Resource Holding's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quest Resource Holding's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Quest Resource Holding's Quick 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.
Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK) has a Quick Ratio of 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Quest Resource Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Quest Resource Holding's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #138 out of 245 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Quest Resource Holding's Quick Ratio too high?
Quest Resource Holding's current Quick Ratio of 1.28 is near median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 1.76. The Waste Management industry median Quick Ratio is 1.40. Quest Resource Holding's value of 1.28 is 8.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #138 out of 245 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 Quick Ratio compare to AWX and AQMS?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Quest Resource Holding ranks #138 out of 245 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Quest Resource Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.40. Quest Resource Holding's value of 1.28 is 8.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Quest Resource Holding's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.40, 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 Quick Ratio for a Waste Management company?
The median Quick Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.40, based on 245 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quest Resource Holding's current Quick Ratio of 1.28 is 8.6% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Quest Resource Holding and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quest Resource Holding's current Quick Ratio is 1.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.33. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 8.6% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.40. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK), the current Quick Ratio is 1.28 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.28 (near median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: €4.35 vs. price of €1.11 (74.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% below the Waste Management median (#138 of 245)
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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