HQI HireQuest PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for HireQuest stock as of Apr 17, 2025 is 40.11. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.27 and the stock price of $10.83 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 35% from its last 4 quarters average of 61.9.

HQI PE ratio history

How has HQI's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of HireQuest for the last ten years is 46.31. The current P/E ratio of 40.11 is 13% lower 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.

Today
40.11
Average
46.31
Median
24.11
Minimum
5.24
Maximum
350

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
2024 52.44 53.74% $14.16 $0.27
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

HireQuest PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 52.44 -59.26% $14.16 $0.27
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

HQI average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of HQI for the past years

Currently, HQI's PE ratio is higher than its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.

3-year avg
37.03
5-year avg
31.94
10-year avg
46.31
15-year avg
34.94

HQI PE vs peers

What is HQI's PE ratio compared to its 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 18.54 $4.64B
MHH Mastech Digital Inc 26.48 $90.19M
HQI HireQuest Inc 40.11 $151.62M

Frequently asked questions

What is HireQuest's PE ratio?

As of Apr 17, 2025, HQI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 40.11.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for HireQuest (HQI)?

The average PE ratio for HQI stock over the past 3 years is 37.03.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for HireQuest (HQI)?

The average PE ratio for HQI stock over the past 5 years is 31.94.

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 13% lower than the 10-year historical average.

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 (Apr 17, 2025), HireQuest's share price is $10.83. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.27. Therefore, HireQuest's PE ratio for today is 40.11. PE RATIO(40.11) = STOCK PRICE($10.83) / TTM EPS($0.27)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.