HQI (HireQuest) Total Operating Expense: $20.90 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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HQI HireQuest Inc HQI
82 GF Score
Price $16.95
GF Value $10.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is HireQuest Total Operating Expense?

HireQuest HQI +1.66% 82 Total Operating Expense is $20.90 Mil as of Jun. 2026. 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.

HireQuest's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.76 Mil. HireQuest's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.90 Mil.

HireQuest Total Operating Expense Related Terms

HireQuest Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

HireQuest Annual Data
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HireQuest Quarterly Data
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HireQuest Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $20.90 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $20.90 Mil mean?
HireQuest (HQI) has a Total Operating Expense of $20.90 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on HireQuest and its competitors.
Is HireQuest's Total Operating Expense too high?
HireQuest's current Total Operating Expense is $20.90 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to TBI and MHH?
HireQuest's Total Operating Expense of $20.90 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on HireQuest and its competitors. HireQuest's current Total Operating Expense is $20.90 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is $20.90 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HireQuest (HQI), the current Total Operating Expense is $20.90 Mil 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $20.90 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.82 vs. price of $16.95 (56.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 111 Springhall Drive, Goose Creek, SC, USA, 29445
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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