Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK) ROCE %: -0.94% (As of Mar. 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 ROCE %?

Quest Resource Holding FRA:5ZK 55 ROCE % is -0.94% as of Mar. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Quest Resource Holding's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.94%.

Quest Resource Holding  (FRA:5ZK) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Quest Resource Holding ROCE % Related Terms

Quest Resource Holding ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quest Resource Holding's ROCE % 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.

Quest Resource Holding ROCE % Chart

Quest Resource Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.16 1.03 2.02 -3.45 -4.87

Quest Resource Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Quest Resource Holding ROCE % Calculation

Quest Resource Holding's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-5.258/( ( (167.741 - 42.393) + (124.301 - 33.756) )/ 2 )
=-5.258/( (125.348+90.545)/ 2 )
=-5.258/107.9465
=-4.87 %

Quest Resource Holding's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.852/( ( (124.301 - 33.756) + (128.004 - 36.772) )/ 2 )
=-0.852/( ( 90.545 + 91.232 )/ 2 )
=-0.852/90.8885
=-0.94 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -0.94% mean?
Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK) has a ROCE % of -0.94% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Quest Resource Holding's ROCE % too high?
Quest Resource Holding's current ROCE % is -0.94%. 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 ROCE % compare to AWX and AQMS?
Quest Resource Holding's ROCE % of -0.94% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.74. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Waste Management company?
The median ROCE % among Waste Management companies is 5.74, based on 236 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROCE % is 5.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quest Resource Holding's current ROCE % is -0.94%. 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 ROCE % is -0.94%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quest Resource Holding (FRA:5ZK), the current ROCE % is -0.94% 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:

  • ROCE %: -0.94%
  • 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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