(HQI) Hirequest - Ratings and Ratios

HireQuest, Inc. operates as a provider of temporary and permanent staffing services across the United States. The company specializes in delivering workforce solutions through direct-dispatch, executive search, and consultant services. It places unskilled and semi-skilled industrial and construction personnel, clerical and administrative staff, and skilled professionals in the medical and dental sectors. Additionally, HireQuest provides commercial and non-CDL drivers, as well as permanent placement services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including construction, recycling, warehousing, logistics, auctioneering, manufacturing, hospitality, landscaping, retail, and dental practices. HireQuest, Inc. was established in 2002 and is based in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Its services are offered under several trade names, including HireQuest Direct, SNelling, DriverQuest, HireQuest Health, Northbound Executive Search, and MRI.

From a market perspective, HireQuest, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol HQI. The company falls under the Human Resource & Employment Services sub-industry, with a market capitalization of $210.84 million. As of recent data, the stock is trading at $15.16, with a 20-day average volume of 17,446 shares. The stocks short-term technical indicators, such as the 20-day and 50-day moving averages, are at $13.94 and $13.69, respectively, while the 200-day moving average stands at $13.53. The Average True Range (ATR) is 0.60, indicating moderate price volatility.

On the fundamental side, HireQuest, Inc. has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 107.36, reflecting a high valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio is 18.21, suggesting market expectations for improved earnings performance. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 3.37, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium to its book value. The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 5.81 highlights the markets optimism about the companys revenue growth potential. However, the return on equity (RoE) of 2.33% is relatively low, which may warrant closer examination of the companys profitability and capital efficiency.