HQI
Hirequest Inc
NASDAQ: HQI · INDUSTRIALS · STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
$13.19
-1.87% today
Updated 2026-06-03
Market cap
$182.34M
P/E ratio
27.25
P/S ratio
6.14x
EPS (TTM)
$0.48
Dividend yield
1.96%
52W range
$7 – $13
Volume
0.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
45
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C6.8
Quality
B7.0
Profitability
B+7.0
Valuation
B+3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
3.7
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$15.00
+13.72%
12-Month target
$8.02
-39.20%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$24.48
Margin of safety
+56.41%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.66 — safe zone
+ Profit margin 22.00% — above average
+ Free cash flow $250000.00 — positive
+ 56.41% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Revenue declining -12.70% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $30.95M | $37.88M | $34.60M | $30.64M | $29.69M |
| Net income | $12.46M | $6.13M | $3.67M | $6.33M | $1.56M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.48 |
| Free cash flow | $15.40M | $10.52M | $11.97M | $11.99M | $250000.00 |
| Profit margin | 40.25% | 16.20% | 10.61% | 20.66% | 22.00% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Hirequest Inc trades at $13.19. representing a P/E of 27.25x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 45/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.66, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $29.69M. with profit margins at 22.00%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $24.48.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hirequest Inc's stock price?
Hirequest Inc (HQI) trades at $13.19, on a P/E of 27.3x and a P/S of 6.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Hirequest Inc overvalued?
Hirequest Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 45/100 (Grade C), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $24.48 versus the $13.19 price, a 56.4% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Hirequest Inc (HQI)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $15.00, about 13.7% above the current $13.19. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Hirequest Inc (HQI)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $24.48, a +56.4% margin of safety versus today's $13.19. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Hirequest Inc's revenue?
Hirequest Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $29.69M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Hirequest Inc's Altman Z-Score is 3.66, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustrySTAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio6.14x
ROE10.20%
Beta1.11
50D MA$11.32
200D MA$10.19
Shares out0.01B
Float0.01B
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Avg volume0.0M
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