Quest Resource (DE:5ZK)
FRANKFURT:5ZK
5ZK Stock Chart & Stats
€0.94
-€0.15(-2.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€0.94
-€0.15(-2.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€0.72 - €2.02
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€24.62M
Enterprise Value€87.61M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€1.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€63.95M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.34
Shares Outstanding21,073,513
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)0.16
P/FCF Ratio4.20
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€2.17Price Target Upside130.48% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)€221.08M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Cash GenerationA sustained shift to positive operating and free cash flow materially improves the company's ability to fund operations, service and reduce debt, and invest in onboarding new contracts. If maintained, this cash-generation trend reduces refinancing risk and supports execution of strategic initiatives over the next 2–6 months.
SG&A Cuts And Operational DisciplineA meaningful, sustained reduction in SG&A demonstrates management's ability to right-size costs and extract operating leverage. Structural expense discipline paired with process improvements (billing/collections, exception management) helps protect margins and improves the likelihood that incremental revenue translates to cash and earnings over coming quarters.
Large QSR Win & Diversified PipelineWinning and quickly onboarding a multi-location QSR program with low startup costs illustrates scalable, repeatable sales capability for multi-site clients. Combined with a diversified sector footprint and a sizable share-of-wallet pipeline, this supports more durable revenue expansion and margin uplift as account penetration ramps over several quarters.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Tight LiquidityHigh leverage relative to equity and minimal cash balances leave limited buffer for operational shocks or slower-than-expected onboarding. Covenant packages and concentrated secured facilities constrain strategic flexibility; sustained debt reduction or stronger cash flow is required to materially lower refinancing and covenant risk over the medium term.
Revenue Declines And Client ConcentrationYear-over-year revenue weakness driven by a handful of industrial customers and the loss/divestiture of mall-related revenue highlights concentration vulnerability. Such client- or sector-specific swings can persist and hinder predictable top-line recovery, making margin improvement and debt reduction dependent on a narrow set of recoveries or new wins.
Thin Operating Margins And Ongoing Margin PressureVery thin EBIT and negative net margins limit the company's ability to self-fund growth and absorb cost headwinds (fuel, labor, mix). Persistent margin pressure noted by management implies that structural improvements in pricing, service optimization, or scale are still required to restore durable profitability and improve return metrics over the medium term.
Quest Resource News
5ZK FAQ
What was Quest Resource’s price range in the past 12 months?
Quest Resource lowest stock price was €0.72 and its highest was €2.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Quest Resource’s market cap?
Quest Resource’s market cap is €24.62M.
When is Quest Resource’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quest Resource’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Quest Resource’s earnings last quarter?
Quest Resource released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -€0.097 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -€0.059 by -€0.038.
Is Quest Resource overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Quest Resource’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Quest Resource pay dividends?
Quest Resource does not currently pay dividends.
What is Quest Resource’s EPS estimate?
Quest Resource’s EPS estimate is -0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Quest Resource have?
Quest Resource has 21,073,513 shares outstanding.
What happened to Quest Resource’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Quest Resource reported an EPS of -€0.097 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -€0.059. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Quest Resource?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:5ZK
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Company Description
Quest Resource
Quest Resource Holding Corporation (QRHC) is a U.S.-based enterprise dedicated to delivering holistic solutions for the management, recycling, and repurposing of diverse waste streams and recyclable materials. The company's extensive service portfolio includes the collection, processing, and responsible disposal of a wide array of waste products. This encompasses automotive-related waste like motor oil, lubricants, oil filters, scrap tires, and oily water, as well as services for goods destruction. QRHC also handles organic wastes such as food waste, meat renderings, cooking oil, and grease trap waste. Furthermore, they manage common recyclables including plastics, cardboard, metal, glass, and mixed paper, alongside construction debris, and a broad spectrum of both regulated and unregulated solid, liquid, and gaseous waste materials. Supplemental offerings include the provision of antifreeze and windshield washer fluid, waste containment and compaction equipment (like dumpsters and compactors), and other ancillary support services. A core aspect of their mission is to provide landfill diversion strategies. QRHC caters to a varied clientele across numerous industries. This includes major retail operations (such as big box stores, grocers, and other retailers); the automotive sector, encompassing maintenance facilities, quick lubes, dealerships, and collision repair centers; transportation and logistics companies, including those with internal fleet operations; manufacturing facilities; multi-family residences and commercial properties; restaurant chains and food service operations; and construction and demolition project sites. The company promotes its services to these sectors through a direct sales force and strategic collaborative partnerships. Founded in 2002, the organization initially operated under the name Infinity Resources Holdings Corp. before officially rebranding as Quest Resource Holding Corporation in October 2013. Its corporate headquarters are situated in The Colony, Texas.
5ZK Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a balanced picture: material near-term financial headwinds (10% revenue decline YoY, ~12% gross profit decline YoY, concentrated industrial volume losses, limited cash and significant net debt) are offset by clear operational progress — SG&A reductions (26% YoY), working capital improvements, an active sales pipeline, a meaningful QSR win, and proactive debt management. Management expresses cautious optimism and expects sequential improvement into Q2 while acknowledging persistent margin pressure and macro risks.View all DE:5ZK earnings summaries5ZK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€2.17
▲(130.48% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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