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Equus Total Return Inc

EQSFinancial·Asset Management·USA·Nano·NYSE·Nov 11 • 3:59 PM ET

0.5510-0.1010 (-15.49%)
2026-11-12 03:27 CET
Market cap
7.70 USD m
Revenue, TTM
0.16 USD m
Net income, TTM
-18.46 USD m
Free cash flow, TTM
-2.17 USD m
EPS diluted, TTM
-1.39
P/E
-
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Price

EQS against its 20, 50 and 200-day averages
2050200
0.501.001.50142K284KVolumeApr 26Jun 26Jul 26Aug 26Sep 26Oct 26Nov 26EQSclose 0.5520-day 0.7450-day 0.87200-day 1.220.55

73.1% under the 52-week high of 2.05 on 27 Mar 2026. 52-week low 0.53 on 9 Nov 2026. Last 15 sessions, 75.8% high to low

Volume 1.67× normal · the line is the 50-bar volume average

Profile

EQS
52-week range, 1% of the way up
0.532.05

Equus Total Return, Inc. operates as a closed-end management investment company. Its products include debt securities, including bonds, subordinated debt, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, or debt combined with warrants and common and preferred stock. The company was founded on August 16, 1991 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

IPOSep 11, 1992
Beta0.16
ATR, 14d0.08
Rel volume1.67
Short float0.33%
Insider own58.82%
Inst own0.76%

Snapshot

6 groups

Valuation

Index-
Market Cap7.70M
Enterprise Value9.76M
Income-18.46M
Sales0.16M
Book/sh1.19
Cash/sh0.02
Dividend Est.-
Dividend TTM-
Dividend Ex-DateNov 13, 2008
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y- -
Payout-
Employees-
IPOSep 11, 1992

Ratios

P/E-
Forward P/E-
PEG-
P/S48.11
P/B0.46
P/C34.99
P/FCF-
EV/EBITDA-
EV/Sales60.98
Quick Ratio1.15
Current Ratio1.15
Debt/Eq0.14
LT Debt/Eq0.00
Option/ShortNo / Yes

Earnings

EPS (ttm)-1.39
EPS next Y-
EPS next Q-
EPS this Y-
EPS next Y-
EPS next 5Y-
EPS past 3/5Y-131.40% -2.59%
Sales past 3/5Y- -
EPS Y/Y TTM-10.34%
Sales Y/Y TTM83.37%
EPS Q/Q-5074.60%
Sales Q/Q177.31%
Earnings-
EPS/Sales Surpr.- -

Ownership

Insider Own58.82%
Insider Trans0.00%
Inst Own0.76%
Inst Trans-
ROA-62.57%
ROE-72.77%
ROIC-111.02%
Gross Margin100.00%
Oper. Margin-11061.88%
Profit Margin-11538.75%
SMA20-25.70%
SMA50-36.36%
SMA200-54.94%
Trades-

Technical

Shs Outstand13.97M
Shs Float5.75M
Short Float0.33%
Short Ratio1.47
Short Interest0.02M
52W High2.05 -73.12%
52W Low0.53 3.96%
Volatility9.14% 9.60%
ATR (14)0.08
RSI (14)34.43
Beta0.16
Rel Volume1.67
Avg Volume12.83K
Volume21,482

Performance

Perf Week-13.91%
Perf Month-34.40%
Perf Quarter-47.52%
Perf Half Y-59.34%
Perf YTD-61.05%
Perf Year-71.74%
Perf 3Y-63.02%
Perf 5Y-77.23%
Perf 10Y-70.06%
Recom-
Target Price-
Prev Close0.65
Price0.55
Change %-15.49%

Peers

Mkt cap
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RANDRand Capital Corp29.03M
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PFXPhenixFIN Corp78.36M
GECCGreat Elm Capital Corp67.75M
BCICBCP Investment Corp81.36M
GAINGladstone Investment Corp604.90M
MLCIMount Logan Capital Inc39.72M
OXSQOxford Square Capital Corp97.08M
GLADGladstone Capital Corp443.27M
SARSaratoga Investment Corp197.30M

News

latest 14 of 200
  • Equus Receives Notice of Non-Compliance with New York Stock Exchange Share Price Rule (GlobeNewswire)
  • Equus Announces First Quarter Net Asset Value (GlobeNewswire) +5.49% +6.25%
  • Equus Announces Fourth Quarter Net Asset Value (GlobeNewswire)
  • Equus Announces Third Quarter Net Asset Value (GlobeNewswire)
  • Equus Announces Second Quarter Net Asset Value (GlobeNewswire)
  • Equus Subsidiary, Morgan E&P, Secures $3 Million Term Loan to Advance Drilling and Work-Over Program in North Dakota's Williston Basin (GlobeNewswire) +6.78%
  • Equus Total Return (EQS) Subsidiary Engages Michael Reger for Williston Basin Operations (Insider Monkey)
  • Equus Subsidiary, Morgan E&P, Engages Michael Reger to Lead Operations in the Williston Basin (GlobeNewswire) +6.67%
  • Equus Receives Notice of Non-Compliance with New York Stock Exchange Share Price Rule (GlobeNewswire) +18.94%
  • Equus Announces First Quarter Net Asset Value (GlobeNewswire)
  • Equasens: Q1 revenue at 31 March 2025 (GlobeNewswire) -10.04%
  • Equus Announces Fourth Quarter Net Asset Value (GlobeNewswire)
  • Equus Announces Appointments of Fraser Atkinson as Chairman and John J. May as Director (GlobeNewswire) -5.98%
  • Equus Announces Third Quarter Net Asset Value (GlobeNewswire) -8.24%

Quarterly earnings

actual against estimate
PeriodReportedEPS actEPS estEPS repSales actSales estAnalysts
No quarterly earnings.

Annual earnings

PeriodEPS actEPS estEPS repSales actSales est
No annual earnings.

Estimate revisions

last 14 periods
PeriodTypeDateEstimatesUpDownMeanLowHigh
No estimate revisions.

Estimate history

EPS, annual-0.060.0040.161-0.9090.191-0.0830.957-1.382-1.033-1.3907
Period201720182019202020212022202320242025TTM
EPS, quarterly0.287-0.709-0.7840.29-0.006-0.592-0.710.238-0.326
PeriodQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Sales, annual0.5550.489-2.38518.8610.4290.0010.2831.412-5.2740.16
Period201720182019202020212022202320242025TTM
Sales, quarterly0.3610.390.333-3.9280.357-2.3940.6910.8730.99
PeriodQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Shares, annual13.51813.51813.51813.51813.51813.51813.58613.58613.96713.967
Period201720182019202020212022202320242025MRQ
Shares, quarterly13.58613.58613.58613.58613.58613.96713.96713.96713.967
PeriodQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26

Income statement, annual

Currency USD, millions
MetricTTM2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021FY2020FY2019FY2018FY
Total Revenue0.16-5.271.410.280.000.4318.86-2.380.49
Total Expenses17.868.2120.05-12.691.12-2.2031.13-4.560.44
Operating Income-17.70-13.48-18.6412.97-1.122.63-12.272.170.05
Unusual Expense0.000.000.000.000.000.000.00-0.00
Net Income Before Taxes-18.46-14.16-18.7812.95-1.132.63-12.292.170.05
Income Taxes0.000.000.000.000.000.040.000.000.00
Consolidated Net Income-18.46-14.16-18.7812.95-1.132.59-12.292.170.05
Net Income From Continuing Operations-18.46-14.16-18.7812.95-1.132.59-12.292.170.05
Net Income-18.46-14.16-18.7812.95-1.132.59-12.292.170.05
EPS (Recurring)-1.32-1.03-1.380.96-0.080.19-0.910.160.00
EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries)-1.33-1.03-1.380.96-0.080.19-0.910.160.00
EPS (Diluted)-1.39-1.03-1.380.96-0.080.19-0.910.160.00
Non-Operating Income (Expense)0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other After Tax Adjustments0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Stock Option Compensation Expense-0.62--0.00-0.080.300.40
Price To Earnings Ratio---1.80-12.43-11.36384.31
Price To Sales Ratio108.24-10.5869.3119,330.7474.971.55-54.18
Gross Margin100.00105.82100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Operating Margin-11,061.88255.61-1,320.044,584.45-112,400.00612.82-65.03-91.1110.43
Net Margin-11,538.75268.56-1,329.824,575.62-112,800.00603.26-65.17-91.1110.43
Shares Outstanding13.9713.9713.5913.5913.5213.5213.5213.5213.52
Market Capitalization7.707.7014.9419.6019.3332.1629.2024.6726.50

Income statement, quarterly

Currency USD, millions
Metric2026Q22026Q12025Q42025Q32025Q22025Q12024Q42024Q3
Total Revenue0.990.870.69-2.390.36-3.930.330.39
Total Expenses5.49-3.3510.425.290.39-7.9010.989.95
Operating Income-4.504.22-9.73-7.69-0.043.97-10.65-9.56
Unusual Expense0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Net Income Before Taxes-4.554.11-9.92-8.10-0.093.94-10.65-9.63
Income Taxes0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Consolidated Net Income-4.554.11-9.92-8.10-0.093.94-10.65-9.63
Net Income From Continuing Operations-4.554.11-9.92-8.10-0.093.94-10.65-9.63
Net Income-4.554.11-9.92-8.10-0.093.94-10.65-9.63
EPS (Recurring)-0.330.24-0.71-0.59-0.010.29-0.78-0.71
EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries)-0.330.29-0.71-0.59-0.010.29-0.78-0.71
EPS (Diluted)-0.330.24-0.71-0.59-0.010.29-0.78-0.71
Non-Operating Income (Expense)0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other After Tax Adjustments0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Stock Option Compensation Expense---0.310.93----
Price To Earnings Ratio-------1.91
Price To Sales Ratio108.24-----10.5814.44
Gross Margin100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00107.82100.00100.00
Operating Margin-454.75483.51-1,407.96321.18-9.80-101.12-3,197.00-2,452.31
Net Margin-459.90471.02-1,435.60338.39-24.09-100.38-3,199.70-2,468.46
Shares Outstanding13.9713.9713.9713.9713.5913.5913.5913.59
Market Capitalization7.7025.7019.7630.5718.4813.7214.9418.48

Balance sheet, annual

Currency USD, millions
Metric2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021FY2020FY2019FY2018FY2017FY
Cash & Short Term Investments0.130.2651.9425.2825.9947.8833.2534.6828.97
Short Term Receivables3.892.150.360.350.353.761.051.131.01
Investment Securities0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Securities In Custody0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Investments17.2827.5040.8515.6513.007.0040.6535.0231.11
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Net Property, Plant & Equipment0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other Intangible Assets0.040.030.390.380.380.180.140.120.11
Total Assets21.3429.9493.5541.6639.7258.8275.0970.9461.20
Total Debt2.120.0044.956.002.5024.0028.9926.9818.00
Long Term Debt0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Provision for Risks Charges0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other Liabilities2.650.430.300.430.851.050.110.470.20
Total Liabilities4.770.4345.266.433.3525.0529.1027.4518.20
Preferred Stock - Carrying Value0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Common Equity16.5729.5148.2935.2436.3733.7845.9943.4943.01
Total Shareholders Equity16.5729.5148.2935.2436.3733.7845.9943.4943.01
Accumulated Minority Interest0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total Equity16.5729.5148.2935.2436.3733.7845.9943.4943.01
Total Liabilities & Stockholders Equity21.3429.9493.5541.6639.7258.8275.0970.9461.20
Book Value Per Share1.192.173.552.612.692.503.403.223.18
Tangible Book Value Per Share1.192.173.552.612.692.503.403.223.18
Price to Book Ratio0.460.370.420.530.880.860.540.610.77
Return on Assets-55.25-30.4119.15-2.775.25-18.362.980.08-1.23
Return on Equity-61.48-48.2731.01-3.157.38-30.824.860.12-1.93
Return on Invested Capital-85.48-63.6326.82-3.207.12-36.394.730.12-1.93
Quick Ratio1.035.661.163.997.861.931.181.301.65
Current Ratio1.035.661.163.997.861.931.181.301.65

Cash flow, annual

Currency USD, millions
MetricTTM2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021FY2020FY2019FY2018FY
Funds from Operations-2.86-2.58-3.31-4.03-3.78-3.41-5.50-2.86-3.12
Extraordinary Item0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Changes in Working Capital0.690.25-1.30-0.15-0.433.02-1.67-0.63-0.17
Cash from Operating Activities-2.17-2.33-4.61-4.18-4.21-0.39-7.17-3.49-3.29
Capital Expenditures0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Net Assets From Acquisitions0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Sale of Fixed Assets and Businesses0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Purchase or Sale of Investments2.320.20-2.25-8.250.000.0026.790.000.00
Purchase of Investments-0.09-1.59-2.25-8.250.000.000.000.000.00
Sale Or Maturity of Investments2.411.790.000.000.000.0026.790.000.00
Other Uses0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other Sources0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Cash from Investing Activities2.320.20-2.25-8.250.000.0026.790.000.00
Cash Dividends Paid0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Change in Capital Stock0.000.000.000.100.000.000.000.000.00
Repurchase of Common Pref Stock0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Sale of Common Pref Stock0.000.000.000.100.000.000.000.000.00
Proceedsfrom Stock Options0.000.000.000.100.000.000.000.000.00
Issuance or Reduction of Debt, Net0.000.00-44.9538.963.50-21.50-4.992.018.98
Net Financing Active Other Cash Flow0.002.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other Financing Activities Uses0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Cash from Financing Activities0.002.00-44.9539.063.50-21.50-4.992.018.98
Net Change in Cash0.15-0.13-51.8126.62-0.71-21.8914.63-1.485.69
Free Cash Flow-2.17-2.33-4.61-4.18-4.21-0.39-7.17-3.49-3.29
Preferred Dividends (Cash Flow)-0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Balance sheet, quarterly

Currency USD, millions
Metric2026Q22026Q12025Q42025Q32025Q22025Q1
Cash & Short Term Investments0.220.140.130.330.070.67
Short Term Receivables5.514.703.893.013.482.83
Investments16.2021.8017.2828.0333.4832.96
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Net Property, Plant & Equipment0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other Intangible Assets0.020.020.040.040.030.03
Total Assets21.9426.6721.3431.4037.0736.48
Total Debt2.282.232.121.931.641.59
Long Term Debt0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Provision for Risks Charges0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other Liabilities3.033.512.652.961.310.69
Total Liabilities5.315.744.774.902.962.29
Preferred Stock - Carrying Value0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Common Equity16.6320.9316.5726.5034.1134.20
Total Shareholders Equity16.6320.9316.5726.5034.1134.20
Accumulated Minority Interest0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total Equity16.6320.9316.5726.5034.1134.20
Total Liabilities & Stockholders Equity21.9426.6721.3431.4037.0736.48
Book Value Per Share1.191.501.191.902.512.52
Tangible Book Value Per Share1.191.501.191.902.512.52
Price to Book Ratio0.460.970.750.900.540.34
Return on Assets-62.57-44.32-55.25-23.48-23.31-18.34
Return on Equity-72.77-50.77-61.48-44.70-39.15-31.06
Return on Invested Capital-27.3819.65-59.87-30.57-0.2511.53
Quick Ratio1.151.061.031.051.201.53
Current Ratio1.151.061.031.051.201.53

Cash flow, quarterly

Currency USD, millions
Metric2026Q22026Q12025Q42025Q32025Q22025Q1
Funds from Operations-0.85-0.76-0.76-0.49-0.56-0.77
Extraordinary Item0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Changes in Working Capital-0.16-0.010.020.85-0.04-0.57
Cash from Operating Activities-1.01-0.77-0.740.35-0.60-1.34
Capital Expenditures0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Net Assets From Acquisitions0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Sale of Fixed Assets and Businesses0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Purchase or Sale of Investments1.090.780.54-0.090.00-0.25
Purchase of Investments0.000.000.00-0.090.00-1.50
Sale Or Maturity of Investments1.090.780.540.000.001.25
Other Uses0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other Sources0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Cash from Investing Activities1.090.780.54-0.090.00-0.25
Cash Dividends Paid0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Preferred Dividends (Cash Flow)0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Change in Capital Stock0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Repurchase of Common Pref Stock0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Sale of Common Pref Stock0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Proceedsfrom Stock Options0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Issuance or Reduction of Debt, Net0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Net Financing Active Other Cash Flow0.000.000.000.000.002.00
Other Financing Activities Uses0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Cash from Financing Activities0.000.000.000.000.002.00
Net Change in Cash0.080.01-0.200.26-0.600.41
Free Cash Flow-1.01-0.77-0.740.35-0.60-1.34

Revenue breakdown

Revenue split-

Short interest

shares short against float, oldest to newest
SettlementOf floatShares shortFloatAvg volume
2026-10-300.33%0.0M5.8M12.90K
2026-10-150.41%0.0M5.8M12.27K
2026-09-300.13%0.0M5.8M12.89K
2026-09-150.02%0.0M5.8M13.58K
2026-08-310.01%0.0M5.8M16.26K
2026-08-140.02%0.0M5.8M16.76K
2026-07-310.57%0.0M5.8M16.41K
2026-07-150.70%0.0M5.8M16.03K
2026-06-300.34%0.0M5.8M15.15K
2026-06-150.22%0.0M5.8M14.79K
2026-05-290.24%0.0M5.8M9.33K
2026-05-150.18%0.0M5.8M7.93K
2026-04-300.12%0.0M5.8M6.80K
2026-04-150.16%0.0M5.8M6.80K
2026-03-310.29%0.0M5.8M6.86K
2026-03-130.25%0.0M5.8M11.54K
2026-02-270.24%0.0M5.8M11.16K
2026-02-130.20%0.0M5.8M11.73K
2026-01-300.33%0.0M5.8M11.92K
2026-01-150.34%0.0M5.8M11.95K

Option chain

expiry 2026-11-11
TypeStrikeBidAskLastIVOpen intVolumeDeltaThetaVega
No option chain for this symbol.

Latest SEC filings

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FiledFormDescriptionPeriodLink
2026-11-05SCHEDULE 13GSEC
2026-10-138-KCurrent report2026-10-13SEC
2026-08-1410-QQuarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)2026-06-30SEC
2026-07-028-KCurrent report2026-07-02SEC
2026-06-23SCHEDULE 13DSEC
2026-05-228-KCurrent report2026-05-21SEC
2026-05-2010-QQuarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)2026-03-31SEC
2026-05-18NT 10-Q2026-03-31SEC
2026-05-128-KCurrent report2026-05-12SEC
2026-05-048-KCurrent report2026-05-04SEC
2026-04-30DEF 14AProxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 19342026-04-30SEC
2026-04-228-KCurrent report2026-04-22SEC
2026-04-2010-K/A2025-12-31SEC
2026-04-1710-KAnnual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)2025-12-31SEC
2026-04-10DEF 14CInformation Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 19342026-04-07SEC
2026-04-01NT 10-K2025-12-31SEC
2026-03-25PRE 14CInformation Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 19342026-03-24SEC
2026-03-1140-17F2Initial certificate of accounting of securities and similar investments in the custody of management investment companies filed pursuant to Rule 17f-2 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 filed on Form N-17F-2SEC
2026-03-1140-17F2Initial certificate of accounting of securities and similar investments in the custody of management investment companies filed pursuant to Rule 17f-2 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 filed on Form N-17F-2SEC
2026-03-1140-17F2Initial certificate of accounting of securities and similar investments in the custody of management investment companies filed pursuant to Rule 17f-2 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 filed on Form N-17F-2SEC
2025-12-1810-Q/A2022-03-31SEC
2025-12-1810-Q/A2022-06-30SEC
2025-12-1810-Q/A2022-09-30SEC
2025-12-1810-K/A2022-12-31SEC
2025-12-1810-Q/A2023-03-31SEC
2025-12-1810-Q/A2023-06-30SEC
2025-12-1810-Q/A2023-09-30SEC
2025-12-1810-K/A2023-12-31SEC
2025-12-1710-Q/A2024-03-31SEC
2025-12-1710-Q/A2024-06-30SEC

Insider activity by month

MonthBoughtBuysSoldSells
2026-110000
2026-100000
2026-090000
2026-080000
2026-070000
2026-060000
2026-050000
2026-040000
2026-030000
2026-020000
2026-010000
2025-120000
2025-110000

Institutional holders

Manager% owned
MORGAN STANLEY0.26%
SHUFRO ROSE & CO LLC0.22%
CITADEL ADVISORS LLC0.15%
SCHWARZ DYGOS WHEELER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC0.14%
StoneX Group Inc.0.10%
BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC0.06%
OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC.0.05%
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN0.00%

Funds

Fund% owned
Empower Core Strategies: Flexible Bond Fund7.53%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund2.58%
American Century Securitized Credit ETF1.07%
Global Bond Fund1.07%
Hotchkis & Wiley International Small Cap Diversified Value Fund0.00%
Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF0.00%
Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF0.00%
Xtrackers MSCI Eurozone Hedged Equity ETF0.00%
Franklin Alternative Strategies Fund0.00%

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