Equus Total Return, Inc.
EQSFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Jul 22, 2026
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Daily timeframeEquus 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. The company carries a $16.3M market cap, placing it firmly in the micro-cap category. It invests in middle market companies and acts as a lead investor.
Market Cap
$16.3M
Beta
0.15
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$-1.04
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
-50.8%
ROA
-5.3%
Cash
$140,000
Total Debt
$2.2M
Free CF
-$385,375
52W Change
-19.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where EQS stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the July 15, 2026 close, EQS finished 16.20% below its 150-day moving average ($1.42) and 23.72% below its 200-day moving average ($1.56). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is EQS overbought or oversold?
At the July 15, 2026 close, EQS's RSI(14) was 37.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, EQS has $140K in cash with $2.2M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$385K. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of -50.8% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $2.5M to -$9.8M.
The relatively low beta of 0.15 suggests EQS is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing EQS.