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ARQ

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Arq, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $94M · Avg Vol: $534K/d

18
StockRank
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Q
22
V
42
M
37
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-27.1%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Arq, Inc. produces and sells ARQ® technology-based products, which convert coal waste into a high-value, ultra-pure carbon product for industrial applications and as an activated carbon alternative. Its proprietary technology offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective carbon solution by transforming industrial waste. The company is a niche player in sustainable materials, providing innovative circular economy solutions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue103.0M99.2M109.0M120.3M5.3%123.4M124.1M139.1M7.5%
EPS-0.21-0.42-0.14-1.27-1.25
Shares42.9M33.2M42.0M42.7M-0.5%43.7M
Debt12.4M31.7M34.4M37.4M44.3%38.1M
Equity140.0M178.4M217.3M168.0M6.3%
Op CF-6.1M-16.7M10.5M-2.7M
Inv CF-4.6M-28.5M-85.1M-8.2M
Fin CF-1.7M22.9M42.7M3.7M
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PRICE (1Y)+12.4%
1.942.042.142.242.34Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$2.18
RSI (14)
50.6
52W High
$7.70
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
22
ROIC
-26.6%3.0
ROE
-27.1%4.9
GP/Assets
17.7%51.4
Op. Margin
0.7%18.0
FCF/Assets
n/mN/A
Piotroski
21.9
Int. Cover
-20.5x3.3
D/E Ratio
0.23x60.7
Current Ratio
1.03x14.4
Value
42
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
27.0x19.7
P/FCF
n/mN/A
P/B
0.6x92.3
P/S
0.8x69.9
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
37
52W High %
28%2.5
RS 6M
20%83.8
SMA 50/200
0.79x9.2
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%16.5
EPS Rev 12W
0.0%32.2
EPS Improve
+103%70.6
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$94M
P/E (Forward)
57.5x
Gross Margin
33.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ARQ are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ARQArq, Inc.(you)$94M18Strong Sell
FTEKFuel Tech, Inc.$67M28Sell
BCHTBirchtech Corp.$53M8Strong Sell
ZONECleanCore Solutions, Inc.$160M4Strong Sell
ERIIEnergy Recovery, Inc.$397M37Hold
PCTPureCycle Technologies, Inc.$1.3B8Strong Sell
CECOCECO Environmental Corp.$4.1B47Hold
BYRNByrna Technologies Inc.$82M16Strong Sell
NMADNOMAD Power Solutions, Inc.$79M20Sell
BNCCEA Industries Inc.$124M22Sell

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.2%

Arq, Inc. (ARQ): Stock Score Summary

Arq, Inc. (ARQ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 18/100 based on Quality (22/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (37/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Arq, Inc. produces and sells ARQ® technology-based products, which convert coal waste into a high-value, ultra-pure carbon product for industrial applications and as an activated carbon alternative. Its proprietary technology offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective carbon solution by transforming industrial waste. The company is a niche player in sustainable materials, providing innovative circular economy solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.18
Market Cap$94M
P/E (Forward)57.50
Price/Book0.59
Return on Equity-27.1%
Return on Invested Capital-26.6%
Debt/Equity0.23x
Gross Margin33.1%
Operating Margin0.7%
Revenue Growth4.5%
Free Cash Flow$203K

Arq, Inc. operates in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arq, Inc.’s (ARQ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Arq, Inc. (ARQ) is 18/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (22), Value (42), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Arq, Inc. have an economic moat?
Arq, Inc. (ARQ) has a Quality factor score of 22/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Arq, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Arq, Inc. (ARQ) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 18/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Arq, Inc. in?
Arq, Inc. (ARQ) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry (United States).