Low Leverage And Solid Equity BaseVery low leverage and a high equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing risk in cyclical housing markets, supports capital returns and opportunistic M&A, and gives management room to invest in product development during downturns without stressing liquidity.

Strong Return On Equity And Healthy Gross MarginHigh ROE combined with a robust gross margin signals efficient operations and effective use of capital. These structural advantages support sustained profitability, provide pricing or cost-leverage buffers versus competitors, and enable reinvestment in brands and distribution over the medium term.

Improving Free Cash Flow GenerationMaterial FCF growth strengthens internal funding capacity for dividends, share repurchases, or small acquisitions without adding leverage. Over 2–6 months this improves financial optionality and resilience, allowing the company to support strategic investments even if revenue growth remains uneven.

Bears Say

Declining Revenue TrendNegative TTM revenue growth highlights persistent top-line pressure likely tied to housing and consumer uncertainty. Structurally weaker sales limit scale economies and constrain long-term margin expansion, making growth-dependent initiatives and long-range planning more challenging.

Low Operating Cash ConversionA low OCF-to-net-income ratio indicates earnings are not reliably converted to cash, exposing the company to working-capital swings and seasonal stress. Over months this can limit reinvestment or force reliance on financing, reducing agility in managing inventory and supplier terms.

Relatively Thin Net Profit MarginA single-digit net margin leaves limited buffer against rising input costs or price competition. Structurally thin profitability constrains the company's ability to fund growth, absorb market shocks, or increase shareholder returns without eroding margins further.

QEPC FAQ

What was Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Q.E.P. Co., Inc. lowest stock price was $35.05 and its highest was $49.70 in the past 12 months.

What is Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s market cap?

Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s market cap is $141.62M.

When is Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 17, 2026 which is in 119 days.

How were Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Q.E.P. Co., Inc. released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported $1.078 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $1.078.

Is Q.E.P. Co., Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Q.E.P. Co., Inc. pay dividends?

Q.E.P. Co., Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.16%. See more information on Q.E.P. Co., Inc. dividends here

What is Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Q.E.P. Co., Inc. have?

Q.E.P. Co., Inc. has 3,726,781 shares outstanding.

What happened to Q.E.P. Co., Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Q.E.P. Co., Inc. reported an EPS of $1.078 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.208%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Q.E.P. Co., Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in QEPC

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Q.E.P. Co. Stock Smart Score

Underperform

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

19.31%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

5.44%

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Company Description

Q.E.P. Co., Inc.

Q.E.P. Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of hardwood flooring, flooring installation tools, adhesives, and flooring related products for the professional installer markets. It operates through three segments: North America, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand. The company's product portfolio includes tile saws, blades, and accessories; tile cutters and accessories; hand tools; tile spacers; scrapers; trowels and floats; mixers and paddles; drill bits, hole saws, and jigsaw blades; scarpers and blades clean-up, repair, and maintenance products; knee pads and safety tools; installation kits; underlayment products; cement boards and masonry tools; and Brutus products. The company markets its products under the QEP, LASH, Roberts, Harris Flooring Group, Capitol, HarrisWood, Kraus, Naturally Aged Flooring, Vitrex, Homelux, Brutus, PRCI, Plasplugs, Tomecanic, Premix-Marbletite (PMM), Apple Creek, and Elastimentt brands. It sells its products to home improvement retail centers, specialty distribution outlets, and flooring dealers. Q.E.P. Co., Inc. was founded in 1979 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.