HQI HireQuest PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for HireQuest stock as of Mar 19, 2025 is 121.36. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.11 and the stock price of $13.35 per share. The PE ratio has grown by 112% from its last 4 quarters average of 57.4.
HQI PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of HireQuest for the last ten years is 44.91. The current P/E ratio of 121.36 is 170% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, HQI's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2019 quarter at 350, when the price was $7 and the EPS was $0.02. The lowest point was in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 5.24 with a price of $3.77 and an EPS of $0.72.
HireQuest PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 360.65% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -70.69% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34.11 | 96.37% | $15.35 | $0.45 |
| 2022 | 17.37 | -24.18% | $15.81 | $0.91 |
| 2021 | 22.91 | -10.3% | $20.16 | $0.88 |
| 2020 | 25.54 | N/A | $10.22 | $0.4 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $7.09 | -$0.03 |
| 2018 | 5.24 | -70.69% | $3.77 | $0.72 |
| 2017 | 17.88 | -54.47% | $5.9 | $0.33 |
| 2016 | 39.27 | 63.63% | $4.32 | $0.11 |
| 2015 | 24 | 360.65% | $5.76 | $0.24 |
| 2014 | 5.21 | -36.46% | $8.76 | $1.68 |
| 2013 | 8.2 | 17.14% | $4.92 | $0.6 |
| 2012 | 7 | -50% | $2.52 | $0.36 |
| 2011 | 14 | N/A | $3.36 | $0.24 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $4.68 | -$0.36 |
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | $1.32 | -$1.92 |
HireQuest PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 128.73 | 296.09% | $14.16 | $0.11 |
| Jun 2024 | 32.5 | -4.64% | $12.35 | $0.38 |
| Mar 2024 | 34.08 | -0.09% | $12.95 | $0.38 |
| Dec 2023 | 34.11 | 41.48% | $15.35 | $0.45 |
| Sep 2023 | 24.11 | -22.2% | $15.43 | $0.64 |
| Jun 2023 | 30.99 | 50.88% | $26.03 | $0.84 |
| Mar 2023 | 20.54 | 18.25% | $21.57 | $1.05 |
| Dec 2022 | 17.37 | 17.13% | $15.81 | $0.91 |
| Sep 2022 | 14.83 | -15.79% | $12.9 | $0.87 |
| Jun 2022 | 17.61 | -41.06% | $14.09 | $0.8 |
| Mar 2022 | 29.88 | 30.42% | $19.12 | $0.64 |
| Dec 2021 | 22.91 | -2.8% | $20.16 | $0.88 |
| Sep 2021 | 23.57 | -7.06% | $19.33 | $0.82 |
| Jun 2021 | 25.36 | -8.84% | $18.51 | $0.73 |
| Mar 2021 | 27.82 | 8.93% | $17.25 | $0.62 |
HQI average PE ratio chart
Currently, HQI's PE ratio is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
HQI PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks RHI and MHH, HQI's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| RHI Robert Half International Inc | 22.03 | $5.52B |
| MHH Mastech Digital Inc | 36.97 | $125.89M |
| HQI HireQuest Inc | 122.27 | $188.3M |
Frequently asked questions
What is HireQuest's PE ratio?
As of Mar 19, 2025, HQI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 121.36.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for HireQuest (HQI)?
The average PE ratio for HQI stock over the past 3 years is 34.98.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for HireQuest (HQI)?
The average PE ratio for HQI stock over the past 5 years is 30.73.
What is the highest PE ratio for HQI?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 350 in the Sep 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for HQI compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of HQI is 170% higher than the 10-year historical average.
Why is HireQuest's PE ratio so high?
A company with a higher PE ratio may indicate that the market has higher growth expectations for the company's future earnings or profitability.
How is HQI's PE ratio calculated (HireQuest PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Mar 19, 2025), HireQuest's share price is $13.35. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.11. Therefore, HireQuest's PE ratio for today is 121.36. PE RATIO(121.36) = STOCK PRICE($13.35) / TTM EPS($0.11)
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