Quess (QUESS) Stock Overview
Provides staffing and workforce solutions in India and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | ₹202.74 |
| 52 Week High | ₹335.15 |
| 52 Week Low | ₹166.30 |
| Beta | 0.020 |
| 1 Month Change | 6.63% |
| 3 Month Change | -0.42% |
| 1 Year Change | -38.81% |
| 3 Year Change | -48.59% |
| 5 Year Change | -70.43% |
| Change since IPO | -59.70% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 09
QUESS: Employee Stock Plans And New CEO Role Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Quess by ₹6.50, reflecting updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly higher revenue growth outlook, a reduced profit margin estimate, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026, to consider changes in directors and key managerial personnel, the Quess Stock Ownership Plan, formation of the Quess Corp Limited Employees Welfare Trust for the Quess Stock Ownership Plan 2026, and other matters, if any (Key Developments).Analysis Article • May 07
Earnings Release: Here's Why Analysts Cut Their Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Price Target To ₹272
It's been a good week for Quess Corp Limited ( NSE:QUESS ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Narrative Update • Apr 22
QUESS: Interim Dividend And Stock Plan Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Quess from ₹296.63 to ₹269.75, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026 at 18:00 Indian Standard Time to consider changes in directors and key managerial personnel, a Quess Stock Ownership Plan 2026, and the formation of Quess Corp Limited Employees Welfare Trust for plan implementation (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 09
QUESS: Employee Stock Plans And New CEO Role Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Quess by ₹6.50, reflecting updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly higher revenue growth outlook, a reduced profit margin estimate, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026, to consider changes in directors and key managerial personnel, the Quess Stock Ownership Plan, formation of the Quess Corp Limited Employees Welfare Trust for the Quess Stock Ownership Plan 2026, and other matters, if any (Key Developments).Analysis Article • May 07
Earnings Release: Here's Why Analysts Cut Their Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Price Target To ₹272
It's been a good week for Quess Corp Limited ( NSE:QUESS ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Narrative Update • Apr 22
QUESS: Interim Dividend And Stock Plan Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Quess from ₹296.63 to ₹269.75, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026 at 18:00 Indian Standard Time to consider changes in directors and key managerial personnel, a Quess Stock Ownership Plan 2026, and the formation of Quess Corp Limited Employees Welfare Trust for plan implementation (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 07
QUESS: Interim Dividend And Stock Plan Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have kept their Quess fair value estimate steady at ₹296.63, while making only marginal tweaks to assumptions like the discount rate and future P/E. As a result, the headline price target remains effectively unchanged in this update.Narrative Update • Mar 24
QUESS: Interim Dividend And Stock Ownership Plan Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Quess steady at ₹296.63, with only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, leading to no material shift in the overall price target narrative. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026 at 18:00 IST to consider changes in directors and key managerial personnel, a Quess Stock Ownership Plan, and the formation of a Quess Corp Limited Employees Welfare Trust for implementing the Quess Stock Ownership Plan 2026, along with other items if any (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 10
QUESS: Interim Dividend And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Quess slightly from ₹297.88 to ₹296.63, reflecting a modestly higher discount rate and a small adjustment to future P/E and growth assumptions while keeping profit margin expectations broadly steady. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for January 28, 2026 at 18:00 IST to review unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, and to consider an interim dividend for FY 2025-26 (company filing).Narrative Update • Feb 24
QUESS: Leadership Changes And Interim Dividend Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have kept Quess's fair value estimate steady at ₹297.88, with only small technical tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and assumed future P/E. This reflects fine tuning of their models rather than a fundamental shift in view.Narrative Update • Feb 06
QUESS: Leadership Appointments And Interim Dividend Will Support Future Share Gains
Narrative Update on Quess The analyst price target for Quess has been revised from ₹330.88 to ₹297.88 as analysts now assume slightly softer revenue growth, a lower profit margin and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple, partly offset by a lower discount rate. What's in the News The board approved an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share, equal to 50% of the ₹10 face value, for FY 2025-26, with a record date of February 6, 2026 and payment expected on or before February 16, 2026 (company filing).Analysis Article • Feb 04
Quess' (NSE:QUESS) Dividend Will Be ₹5.00
The board of Quess Corp Limited ( NSE:QUESS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 16th of February, with...Analysis Article • Jan 31
Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price
Investors in Quess Corp Limited ( NSE:QUESS ) had a good week, as its shares rose 6.3% to close at ₹208 following the...Narrative Update • Jan 23
QUESS: Leadership Changes And Upcoming Dividend Decision Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Quess from ₹342.75 to ₹330.88, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that modestly adjust the risk reward profile. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on January 28, 2026, to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, and to consider declaration of an interim dividend for FY 2025-26 (company filing).Narrative Update • Jan 08
QUESS: New Leadership Appointments Will Support Share Gains From Undervalued Levels
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Quess from ₹349.11 to ₹342.75, reflecting slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Quess Corp.Narrative Update • Dec 23
QUESS: Leadership Changes Will Drive Shares Higher From Undervalued Levels
Analysts have nudged their price target on Quess slightly higher to approximately ₹349 per share. This reflects modestly increased confidence in the company’s long term earnings potential and valuation multiple, despite only incremental changes in discount rate and margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 09
QUESS: Upcoming Board Meetings Will Drive Bullish Momentum In Shares
Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Quess to ₹349.11, reflecting slightly lower perceived risk and stable expectations for revenue growth, profitability, and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for December 5, 2025, to review and address fines levied by BSE and NSE on the company (company filing) Board meeting set for October 29, 2025, to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025 (company filing) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at approximately ₹349.11 per share, indicating stable valuation assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 25
QUESS: Upcoming Board Meeting Will Drive Positive Momentum For Shares
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Quess from ₹355.78 to ₹349.11. This reflects a marginal reduction in projected profit margins and an increase in forward price-to-earnings estimates.Narrative Update • Nov 10
QUESS: Upcoming Board Meeting Is Expected To Support Bullish Sentiment
Analysts have revised their price target for Quess from ₹382.44 to ₹355.78, reflecting adjustments for a slightly higher discount rate and changes in future profit projections. What's in the News Quess Corp Limited has scheduled a Board Meeting on October 29, 2025 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025 (Board Meeting).Analysis Article • Apr 16
Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Stock's 51% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny
Quess Corp Limited ( NSE:QUESS ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...Analysis Article • Apr 10
Here's What To Make Of Quess' (NSE:QUESS) Decelerating Rates Of Return
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Mar 15
Do Quess' (NSE:QUESS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
New Narrative • Feb 02
Investments In Digital Platforms And GCC Will Expand Future Opportunities
Focus on GCC-as-a-service and digital transformation is expected to boost future revenue growth and margins.Analysis Article • Jan 10
Quess (NSE:QUESS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Dec 30
Should You Think About Buying Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Now?
Quess Corp Limited ( NSE:QUESS ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Dec 19
Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Quess Corp Limited's (NSE:QUESS) Performance Completely
It's not a stretch to say that Quess Corp Limited's ( NSE:QUESS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 30.6x right now...Analysis Article • Dec 03
Quess (NSE:QUESS) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...Analysis Article • Nov 01
₹831 - That's What Analysts Think Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Is Worth After These Results
The second-quarter results for Quess Corp Limited ( NSE:QUESS ) were released last week, making it a good time to...Analysis Article • Oct 21
An Intrinsic Calculation For Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Suggests It's 29% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Quess fair value estimate is ₹1,068 Current share price of...Analysis Article • Sep 10
Quess Corp Limited's (NSE:QUESS) CEO Will Probably Find It Hard To See A Huge Raise This Year
Key Insights Quess to hold its Annual General Meeting on 16th of September Total pay for CEO Guru Srinivasan includes...Analysis Article • Sep 06
After Leaping 26% Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
Despite an already strong run, Quess Corp Limited ( NSE:QUESS ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the...Analysis Article • Aug 01
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Price Target To ₹657
It's been a good week for Quess Corp Limited ( NSE:QUESS ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Analysis Article • Jul 02
These 4 Measures Indicate That Quess (NSE:QUESS) Is Using Debt Safely
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Apr 03
Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
When close to half the companies in India have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 29x, you may consider Quess...Analysis Article • Feb 21
We Think Quess (NSE:QUESS) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Dec 20
Does This Valuation Of Quess Corp Limited (NSE:QUESS) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?
Key Insights Quess' estimated fair value is ₹423 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Quess is estimated to be 23...Analysis Article • Nov 11
Return Trends At Quess (NSE:QUESS) Aren't Appealing
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Sep 23
Quess (NSE:QUESS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Shareholder Returns
| QUESS | IN Professional Services | IN Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| 1Y | -38.8% | -17.9% | -0.5% |
Return vs Industry: QUESS underperformed the Indian Professional Services industry which returned -17.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: QUESS underperformed the Indian Market which returned -0.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| QUESS volatility | |
|---|---|
| QUESS Average Weekly Movement | 5.6% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 7.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in IN Market | 10.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in IN Market | 4.8% |
Stable Share Price: QUESS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Indian market.
Volatility Over Time: QUESS's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 371,050 | Lohit Bhatia | www.quesscorp.com |
Quess Corp Limited provides staffing and workforce solutions in India and internationally. The company operates through four segments: General Staffing, Professional Staffing, Overseas Staffing, and Digital Platforms. It offers general staffing, including tailor-made solutions for diverse staffing requirements and expert recruitment solutions.
Quess Corp Limited Fundamentals Summary
| QUESS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | ₹30.40b |
| Earnings (TTM) | ₹2.22b |
| Revenue (TTM) | ₹153.05b |
13.7x
P/E Ratio0.2x
P/S RatioIs QUESS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| QUESS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹153.05b |
| Cost of Revenue | ₹145.00b |
| Gross Profit | ₹8.05b |
| Other Expenses | ₹5.84b |
| Earnings | ₹2.22b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 14.78 |
| Gross Margin | 5.26% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.45% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did QUESS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.9%
Current Dividend Yield54%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/24 23:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Quess Corp Limited is covered by 21 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Deep Shah | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| Yogesh Kirve | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| null null | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |