Q.E.P. (QEPC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (OTCMKTS: QEPC) is a manufacturer and distributor of flooring installation products and related accessories. The company’s product offerings include tile installation systems, grout, adhesives, and a range of hand and power tools designed for use by professional contractors and do-it-yourself consumers. Q.E.P. also provides flooring maintenance and cleaning solutions to support its core installation portfolio.

Operating through a network of home improvement retailers, specialty distributors and e-commerce partners, Q.E.P. markets its products under several proprietary brands. These brands encompass tile leveling systems, trowels, saws, heat guns, sealants and floor protection mats. The company works to develop innovative installation technologies aimed at improving jobsite efficiency and finished surface quality.

Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Q.E.P. has built a presence across the United States, Canada and parts of Latin America. Its distribution footprint combines regional warehouses with third-party logistics providers, enabling timely delivery to professional installers, flooring shops and retail outlets.

The company’s leadership team draws upon decades of industry experience in manufacturing, product development and supply chain management. Q.E.P. continues to focus on new product innovation, customer training programs and expanding its market reach in both professional and consumer channels.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $48.78 to $48.78
• 50-Day Range: $43.20 to $51.00
• 52-Week Range: $35.05 to $51.00
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 716 shs
• Market Capitalization: $151.21 million
• P/E Ratio: 13.82
• Dividend Yield: 1.80%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Q.E.P. Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Q.E.P. scored higher than 21% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Q.E.P..

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Q.E.P. is 13.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.97.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Q.E.P. is 13.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 20.69.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Q.E.P. has a P/B Ratio of 1.99. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.03% of the float of Q.E.P. has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Q.E.P. has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.18, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Q.E.P. has recently increased by 49.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Q.E.P. pays a meaningful dividend of 1.80%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Q.E.P. does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Q.E.P. is 24.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Q.E.P. this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Q.E.P. insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

51.10% of the stock of Q.E.P. is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Q.E.P. has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 1/14/2026
• Today: 6/30/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 2/28/2027

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: TOOLS - HAND HELD
• Sub-Industry: Construction Materials
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:QEPC
• CIK: 1017815
• Web: www.qep.com
• Phone: (561) 994-5550
• Fax: 561-241-2830
• Employees: 371
• Year Founded: 2010

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.53
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.82
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $15.77 million
• Net Margins: 6.42%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 17.17%
• Return on Assets: 10.96%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $233.71 million
• Price / Sales: 0.65
• Cash Flow: $5.07 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.63
• Book Value: $24.56 per share
• Price / Book: 1.99

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 3,100,000
• Free Float: 1,517,000
• Market Cap: $151.21 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -0.24