Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Equus Total Return Inc (EQS) - $1.07 as of 7/24/2026 5:39:26 PM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
16 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for EQS
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for EQS
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for EQS
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for EQS
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for EQS (16 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Latest News for for EQS
Financial Details for EQS
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | EQS |
| Company Name | Equus Total Return Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Equus Total Return Closed Fund (EQS) is a closed-end investment fund dedicated to generating long-term capital appreciation by strategically investing in distressed and undervalued equity and debt securities. The Fund employs a disciplined investment approach, leveraging unique market opportunities and expert collaboration to optimize returns. With its diversified portfolio, EQS effectively navigates complex turnaround scenarios, offering institutional investors a robust platform for capital deployment while adhering to rigorous risk management practices. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 3/31/2026 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 1.07 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 1.43 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 7/24/2026 5:39:26 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 5,041 |
| Average Daily Volume | 20,577 |
| 52-Week High | 2.49 |
| 52-Week Low | 1.07 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 0.00% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 16.84 |
| Sector PE | 18.90 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -2.16 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 107.00 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 187.36 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 75.87 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.17 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.01 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 1.50 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.77 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.83 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 2.03 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 11.48 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 7.27 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.83 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | N/A |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | N/A |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 13,966,700 |
| Market Capitalization | 14,944,369 |
| Institutional Ownership | 0.88% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 8/21/2009 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1580 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.16 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 14.91% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -72.83% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -64.64% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -53.42% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -3.98% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -4.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 24.57% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -1.04 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.24 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | -1.02 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | -13,995,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | -14,164,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | -18,777,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -6.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 33.98% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | -241.30% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 140,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 133,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 7,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 140,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 133,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 0 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 2,500,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 0 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 1.00 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.00 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 16,570,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 29,510,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 20,930,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -578,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.04 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -2,371,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 38,234,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | False |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.15 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 1.47 |
System |
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| Modified | 7/24/2026 5:40:12 PM EST |