HQI
HireQuest
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
The current PE ratio for HireQuest stock as of Jul 2, 2026 is 27.17. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.47 and the stock price of $12.77 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 9% from its last 4 quarters average of 29.8.
HQI PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of HireQuest for the last nine years is 49.85. The current P/E ratio of 27.17 is 45% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last nine 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: 96.37% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -55.45% in 2025
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.36 | -55.45% | $10.51 | $0.45 |
| 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 | N/A | $3.77 | $0.72 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.33 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.11 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.24 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1.68 |
HireQuest PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 21.23 | -9.12% | $9.98 | $0.47 |
| Dec 2025 | 23.36 | 23.86% | $10.51 | $0.45 |
| Sep 2025 | 18.86 | -66.09% | $9.62 | $0.51 |
| Jun 2025 | 55.61 | 16.83% | $10.01 | $0.18 |
| Mar 2025 | 47.6 | -9.23% | $11.9 | $0.25 |
| 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 |
HQI Price vs fair value
HQI average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
Currently, HQI's PE ratio is lower than its 3 and 5-year averages.
PE comparison
HireQuest's price to earnings (P/E) of 27.17 is higher than the industry average but lower than the Industrials sector average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 29.79, HireQuest's price to earnings (P/E) is 9% lower.
HQI PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer MHH, HQI's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than RHI's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| RHI Robert Half International Inc | 25.75 | $3.42B |
| HQI HireQuest Inc | 27.17 | $177.5M |
| MHH Mastech Digital Inc | 41.53 | $94.67M |
Frequently asked questions
What is HireQuest's PE ratio?
As of Jul 2, 2026, HQI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 27.17.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for HireQuest (HQI)?
The average PE ratio for HQI stock over the past 3 years is 42.97.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for HireQuest (HQI)?
The average PE ratio for HQI stock over the past 5 years is 34.23.
What is the highest PE ratio for HQI?
Over the last nine 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 45% lower than the 9-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 (Jul 2, 2026), HireQuest's share price is $12.77. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $0.47. Therefore, HireQuest's PE ratio for today is 27.17. PE RATIO(27.17) = STOCK PRICE($12.77) / TTM EPS($0.47)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.