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ARQ

STRONG SELL

Arq, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $87M · Avg Vol: $805K/d

10
StockRank
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Q
23
V
31
M
32
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-27.8%
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%122.1M123.6M138.3M7.2%
EPS-0.21-0.42-0.14-1.27-1.29
Shares42.9M33.2M42.0M42.7M-0.5%42.9M
Debt12.4M31.7M34.4M37.4M44.3%38.3M
Equity140.0M178.4M217.3M168.0M6.3%
Op CF-6.1M-16.7M10.5M-2.7M3.1M
Inv CF-4.6M-28.5M-85.1M-8.2M
Fin CF-1.7M22.9M42.7M3.7M
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PRICE (1Y)-25.7%
1.992.202.412.632.84Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$1.99
RSI (14)
28.8
52W High
$7.89
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
23
ROIC
-26.6%3.2
ROE
-27.8%4.8
GP/Assets
16.9%53.0
Op. Margin
-3.4%12.4
FCF/Assets
0.1%25.9
Piotroski
21.9
Int. Cover
-20.5x3.6
D/E Ratio
0.23x61.8
Current Ratio
1.02x14.7
Value
31
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
55.1x7.4
P/FCF
428.5x3.2
P/B
0.5x93.2
P/S
0.7x71.7
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
32
52W High %
25%2.3
RS 6M
-55%5.9
SMA 50/200
0.74x4.0
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%79.8
EPS Rev 12W
+20.0%95.8
EPS Improve
+103%69.2
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$87M
P/E (Forward)
52.3x
Gross Margin
31.8%

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)$87M10STRONG SELL
BCHTBirchtech Corp.$53M11STRONG SELL
ZONECleanCore Solutions, Inc.$160M16STRONG SELL
FTEKFuel Tech, Inc.$67M36HOLD
PCTPureCycle Technologies, Inc.$1.2B2STRONG SELL
ERIIEnergy Recovery, Inc.$434M41HOLD
TGENTecogen Inc.$96M8STRONG SELL
BEEPMobile Infrastructure Corporation$71M10STRONG SELL
LNZALanzaTech Global, Inc.$72M11STRONG SELL
CECOCECO Environmental Corp.$4.4B36HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

Arq, Inc. (ARQ) — Stock Score Summary

Arq, Inc. (ARQ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 10/100 based on Quality (23/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (32/100) 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$1.99
Market Cap$87M
P/E (Forward)52.25
Price/Book0.53
Return on Equity-27.8%
Return on Invested Capital-26.6%
Debt/Equity0.23x
Gross Margin31.8%
Operating Margin-3.4%
Revenue Growth6.6%
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 10/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (23), Value (31), and Momentum (32) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Arq, Inc. have an economic moat?
Arq, Inc. (ARQ) has a Quality factor score of 23/100. 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 10/100. 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).