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Equus Total Return, Inc.(EQS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
EQS•NYSE•Banking & Credit
$1.24
Price updated Jun 25, 2026
AboutEquus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company (BDC) specializing in leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, corporate partnerships/joint ventures, growth and expansion capital, acquisition financing, roll-up acquisition strategies, operational turnarounds, recapitalizations of existing businesses, special situations, equity and equity-oriented securities issued by privately owned companies, debt securities including subordinate debt, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, or debt combined with warrants and common and preferred stock, and preferred equity financing. It invests in small to mid-sized companies and acts as a lead investor. It invests in technology, telecommunication, financial services, natural resource and industrial manufacturing and services. It invests in companies engaged in the alternative energy, real estate, healthcare, education, e-learning, leisure and entertainment, and foreign investment sector in the United States, China, India, and Europe. It investments include common and preferred stock, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, debt combined with warrants and options, and other rights to acquire common or preferred stock. It seeks to invest in companies between $1 million to $25 million with revenues between $5 million and $150 million with EBITDA between $2 million to $50 million. It seeks to take control and non-control equity positions. Equus Total Return, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Houston, Texas with additional office in Vancouver, Canada.Show more
- Net Interest Income-$682K-160.0%
- Total Revenue$1M+109.7%
- Net Income-$14M+24.6%
- Return on Equity-61.48%-27.4%
- Net Interest Margin-3.2%-184.2%
- Efficiency Ratio368.61%+1275.0%
- ROA-55.25%-81.7%
- Equity / Assets77.65%-21.2%
- Book Value per Share1.21-44.3%
EQS Price & Volume
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Severe Asset Erosion Threatens Equus Operational Viability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial Position:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Severe Liquidity and Solvency
"Equus Total Return faces a precarious outlook characterized by extreme revenue volatility and a rapidly contracting asset base that has plummeted from $103.8 million in 2024Q2 to $14.1 million by 2026Q1. The firm's reliance on sporadic portfolio valuation adjustments rather than recurring income, combined with a critical cash position of only $140,000, suggests significant insolvency risk. Investors should remain cautious as the company's accumulated deficit of -$21.4 million underscores a long-term trend of value destruction that threatens its status as a going concern."
Verdict Logic
the company's precarious liquidity position, highlighted by a cash balance of only $140,000 against a backdrop of persistent net losses, suggests an unsustainable operating model for a public BDC.
EQS Growth Metrics
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-9.92%
5 Years-
3 Years-18.12%
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-12.51%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-9.08%
Return on Capital
10 Years-2.75%
5 Years-4.77%
3 Years-8.8%
Last Year-15.03%
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.24 | $17.32M | -1.20 | 109.68% | -1031.61% | -61.48% | — | |
| $14.90 | $593.35M | 3.12 | -20.47% | 173.56% | 34.04% | — | |
| $23.30 | $1.45B | 12.26 | 50.13% | 50.89% | 11.68% | — | |
| $5.08 | $110.06M | 9.58 | -39.74% | -72.87% | -2.9% | — | |
| $4.59 | $186.35M | 3.76 | 36.55% | -19.55% | -3.39% | — | |
| $8.59 | $116.12M | 9.04 | 148.14% | 41.96% | 7.25% | — |
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Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
EQS SEC Filings & Documents
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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EQS Frequently Asked Questions
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
How fast is Equus Total Return, Inc. growing?
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) grew revenue by 109.7% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is EQS profitable?
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) reported a net loss of $14.0M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is EQS's return on equity?
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -61.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Industry Metrics
What is Equus Total Return, Inc.'s net interest margin?
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) has a net interest margin (NIM) of -3.2%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
What is Equus Total Return, Inc.'s efficiency ratio?
Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS) has an efficiency ratio of 368.6%. This is higher than peers, suggesting room for cost optimization.