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QEP Co Inc

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1,95 %
Op margin
17,5 %
ROE
-2,0 %
Net margin
-7,7 %
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About

QEP Co Inc is a construction supplies and fixtures company that generates revenue primarily through the sale of construction-related products and services.

Business. QEP Co Inc (QEPC.PK) is a company in the Construction Supplies & Fixtures industry, operating within the Cyclical Consumer Products sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of products. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary listing exchanges are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without further geographic or segmental breakdown.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
Business sectorCyclical Consumer Products
IndustryConstruction Supplies & Fixtures
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Profitability
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return on equity
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What drives this business

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    Consumer Discretionary · THIS SECTOR+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Synthesis

    Business

    QEP Co Inc (QEPC.PK) is a company in the Construction Supplies & Fixtures industry, operating within the Cyclical Consumer Products sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of products. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary listing exchanges are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without further geographic or segmental breakdown.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Cyclicals
    Business sectorCyclical Consumer Products
    IndustryConstruction Supplies & Fixtures
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    QEP Co Inc has a current ratio of 2.87, indicating a strong ability to meet short-term obligations with its current assets. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, suggesting a low reliance on debt financing. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which introduces some liquidity risk.

    In terms of profitability, QEP Co Inc reported a net income of -$1.45 million, indicating a loss for the period. The return on equity (ROE) is -2.0%, and the return on assets (ROA) is -1.15%, both of which are below the typical performance metrics for the Construction Supplies & Fixtures industry. The company's operating income of $3.31 million is a positive sign, but it is not sufficient to offset the net loss.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements. There is no geographic diversification provided in the available data, which could indicate a concentration risk if the company's operations are heavily dependent on a specific region.

    QEP Co Inc's growth trajectory is uncertain, as the company reported a net loss for the period. The operating cash flow of $29.48 million and free cash flow of $2.34 million suggest some cash generation capability, but the capital expenditure of -$3.81 million indicates a reduction in investment. The company's future growth will depend on its ability to improve profitability and manage its capital structure effectively.

    The risk assessment for QEP Co Inc highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations. However, the dilution risk is low, as the number of shares outstanding has not changed significantly. The company has not made any recent adjustments to its valuation metrics, suggesting a stable capital structure.

    There are no recent events or filings disclosed in the available data that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position. The company's financial statements do not mention any major legal proceedings, regulatory actions, or significant business developments.

    Key takeaways
    • QEP Co Inc has a strong current ratio of 2.87, indicating a solid short-term liquidity position.
    • The company reported a net loss of $1.45 million, with a negative return on equity of -2.0%.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, which could pose a concentration risk.
    • QEP Co Inc has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, suggesting a conservative capital structure.
    • The company's operating cash flow of $29.48 million and free cash flow of $2.34 million indicate some cash generation capability.
    • The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which introduces some liquidity risk.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Operating income surged 48.9% year-over-year to $19.8 million, demonstrating significant top-line operational strength.

    Free cash flow jumped 151.4% to $8.6 million, highlighting robust cash generation capabilities.

    Net income grew 445.2% year-over-year to $16.3 million, indicating a strong return to profitability.

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 is well above the 75th percentile, signaling a conservative capital structure.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Cash conversion of -20.29 is in the bottom quartile, suggesting weak cash flow relative to earnings.

    Capex to revenue ratio of -20.1% is in the bottom quartile, indicating high capital intensity.

    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $53,65
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $72.6M
    Net cash
    -$675.0k
    Current ratio
    2.9
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    -1.1%
    ROE
    -2.0%
    Cash conversion
    -2029.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -20.1%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin17,5 %Best in class
    Net Margin-7,7 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-2,0 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-20,1 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,01Above P75
    Cash Conv-20,29Bottom quartile

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • QEP Co Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Leonard J. GouldPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
    • Lewis GouldExecutive Chairman of the Board

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

    2shares short-99.6% vs prior
    1days to cover
    79fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage