WYNNEFIELD PARTNERS SMALL CAP VALUE LP I (Trades, Portfolio), a renowned investment firm, recently increased its stake in Quest Resource Holding Corp (QRHC, Financial). This article provides an in-depth analysis of the transaction, the profiles of the investing firm and the traded company, and the performance of the traded stock. The data and rankings are accurate as of October 24, 2023.
Details of the Transaction
On October 20, 2023, WYNNEFIELD PARTNERS SMALL CAP VALUE LP I (Trades, Portfolio) added 27,608 shares of Quest Resource Holding Corp to its portfolio at a trade price of $7.23 per share. This transaction did not have a significant impact on the firm's portfolio. After the transaction, the firm holds a total of 2,659,173 shares of QRHC, representing 13.44% of the company's outstanding shares.
Profile of the Investing Firm
WYNNEFIELD PARTNERS SMALL CAP VALUE LP I (Trades, Portfolio) is a well-known investment firm that focuses on small-cap value investments. The firm's portfolio currently does not have any other stocks. The firm's equity is not available at the moment.
Overview of the Traded Stock
Quest Resource Holding Corp (QRHC, Financial) is a leading provider of waste and recycling services to customers from various industry sectors. The company specializes in creating customer-specific programs for the collection, processing, recycling, disposal, and tracking of waste streams and recyclables. QRHC operates in two segments: Product sales and other, Services. The company's market capitalization stands at $144.409 million, and its current stock price is $7.3. QRHC's PE percentage is 0.00, indicating that the company is currently at a loss. According to GuruFocus, the stock is fairly valued with a GF Value of $7.91. The stock's price to GF Value ratio is 0.92. 
Performance of the Traded Stock
Since its IPO on June 2, 2009, QRHC's stock price has decreased by 8.75%. However, the stock has gained 0.97% since the transaction and has increased by 24.36% year-to-date. QRHC has a GF Score of 73/100, indicating that it is likely to have average performance. The stock's Financial Strength is ranked 5/10, its Profitability Rank is 4/10, its Growth Rank is 6/10, its GF Value Rank is 5/10, and its Momentum Rank is 6/10. The stock's Piotroski F-Score is 4, and its Altman Z score is 1.76. QRHC's cash to debt ratio is 0.05.
Industry Overview and Stock's Position
QRHC operates in the waste management industry. The company's ROE is -11.15, and its ROA is -4.41. QRHC's gross margin growth is 7.30, and its operating margin growth is 0.00. The company's 3-year revenue growth is 31.30, its 3-year EBITDA growth is 65.00, and its 3-year earning growth is -326.40.
Comparison with the Largest Guru
The largest guru holding shares of QRHC is First Eagle Investment (Trades, Portfolio) Management, LLC. The share percentage held by the largest guru is not available at the moment.
Conclusion
In conclusion, WYNNEFIELD PARTNERS SMALL CAP VALUE LP I (Trades, Portfolio)'s recent addition of QRHC shares to its portfolio is a noteworthy transaction. Despite the company's current loss, its GF Score and other rankings suggest that it has potential for average performance. This transaction could have significant implications for value investors, and it will be interesting to see how it influences the stock and the guru's portfolio in the future.
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