HireQuestHQI.OValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, HireQuest (HQI.O) trades at a P/E of 30.50x, P/B of 3.62x, P/S of 8.25x, and a dividend yield of 1.00%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 66th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 46th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 64th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 98th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 77th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 99th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 63rd percentile within its industry and the 70th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 1.15%, ranking at the 8th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 1.8 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Shareholder returns here are driven almost entirely by cash dividends, with minimal contribution from buybacks. HireQuest operates in the Services sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: HQI · HQI
Want the full picture on whether HireQuest (HQI.O) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 30.50 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 3.62 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 8.25 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 1.00% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 1.15% |