EQS Equus Total Return, Inc. Common Stock

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$1.12
Price · Aug 18, 2026
Fundamentals as of Aug 14, 2026
52W Range
$1–$2
7% of range
Analyst Rating
—
Price Target
—
P/E (TTM)
-1.1
ROE
-55.9%
Net Profit Margin
—

EQS Stock Snapshot Price, market cap, P/E, EPS, ROE, debt/equity, 52-week range

Price
$1.12
Market Cap
$16M
P/E (TTM)
-1.1
EPS (TTM)
$-1.03
Revenue (TTM)
—
Div Yield
—
ROE
-55.9%
Debt/Equity
—
52W Range
$1 – $2

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10-Year Performance Revenue, net income, margins and EPS trends

Revenue & Net Income —
EPS $-1.03
6-point trend, -13.2%
2020-12-31 → 2025-12-31
Free Cash Flow —
Margins —

Valuation P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA ratios — is the stock expensive or cheap?

Metric
5Y trend
EQS
Peer Median
P/E (TTM)
5-point trend, -110.9%
-1.1
23.2
P/B
4-point trend, +116.6%
0.9
0.8

Profitability Gross, operating and net margins; ROE, ROA, ROIC

Metric
5Y trend
EQS
Peer Median
ROA
4-point trend, -1894.6%
-55.2%
1.6%
ROE
4-point trend, -1691.3%
-55.9%
4.7%

Financial Health Debt, liquidity, solvency — balance sheet strength

Metric
5Y trend
EQS
Peer Median

Growth Revenue, EPS and net income growth: YoY, 3Y CAGR, 5Y CAGR

Metric
5Y trend
EQS
Peer Median

Per Share Metrics EPS, book value per share, cash flow per share, dividend per share

Metric
5Y trend
EQS
Peer Median
EPS (Diluted)
5-point trend, -642.1%
$-1.03
—

Capital Efficiency Asset turnover, inventory turnover, receivables turnover

Metric
5Y trend
EQS
Peer Median

Dividends Yield, payout ratio, dividend history, 5Y CAGR

Dividend Yield
—
Payout Ratio
—
5Y Div CAGR
—
Ex-dateAmount
March 5, 2009$0.1080
Nov. 13, 2008$0.1580
Aug. 21, 2008$0.1580
May 22, 2008$0.1580
Feb. 27, 2008$0.1580
Nov. 15, 2007$0.1250
Aug. 17, 2007$0.1250
May 17, 2007$0.1250
Feb. 22, 2007$0.1250
Nov. 3, 2006$0.1250
Feb. 9, 2006$2.5000
Dec. 6, 2004$0.5700
Nov. 25, 2003$0.7200
Nov. 16, 2000$0.5455
Nov. 10, 1999$3.8636
Nov. 12, 1998$0.5909
Nov. 26, 1997$0.4545
Dec. 12, 1996$0.6182
Nov. 13, 1996$0.0045
Nov. 13, 1995$1.8182

Peer comparison (GICS sub-industry) Key metrics vs sector peers

Ticker Market Cap P/E Rev YoY Net Margin ROE Gross Margin
EQS $20M -1.4 — — -55.9% —
AVAT — — — — — —
ICMB $39M -4.4 -14.8% -60.6% -12.7% —
BLK $165.98B 30.3 18.7% 22.9% 10.7% —

Full Fundamentals All metrics by year — income statement, balance sheet, cash flow

Income Statement 10
Annual Income Statement data for EQS
Metric Trend 202520242023202220212020
SG&A Expense 6-point trend, +13.7% $191.0K $189.0K $133.0K $130.0K $140.0K $168.0K
Operating Expenses 6-point trend, -2.4% $5M $5M $4M $4M $3M $5M
Interest Expense 6-point trend, +2429.6% $683.0K $138.0K $25.0K $4.0K $3.0K $27.0K
Interest Income 4-point trend, -22.7% · · $225.0K $0 $0 $291.0K
Income Tax 6-point trend, +9.1% $24.0K $36.0K $13.0K $15.0K $25.0K $22.0K
Net Income 6-point trend, -15.2% $-14M $-19M $13M $-1M $3M $-12M
EPS (Basic) 4-point trend, -1387.5% $-1.03 $-1.38 $0.96 $0.08 · ·
EPS (Diluted) 6-point trend, -13.2% $-1.03 $-1.38 $0.96 $-0.08 $0.19 $-0.91
Shares (Basic) 4-point trend, +1.4% 13,706,000 13,586,000 13,526,000 13,518,000 · ·
Shares (Diluted) 6-point trend, +1.4% 13,706,000 13,586,000 13,526,000 13,518,000 13,518,000 13,518,000
Balance Sheet 13
Annual Balance Sheet data for EQS
Metric Trend 202520242023202220212020
Cash & Equivalents 6-point trend, -99.4% $133.0K $262.0K $7M $19M $23M $24M
Short-term Investments 2-point trend, +139.9% · · · $6M $2M ·
Other Current Assets 4-point trend, -93.1% · $26.0K $393.0K $382.0K $376.0K ·
Total Assets 5-point trend, -46.3% $21M $30M $94M $42M $40M ·
Accounts Payable 5-point trend, +800.0% $414.0K $332.0K $172.0K $107.0K $46.0K ·
Short-term Debt · $0 · · · ·
Total Liabilities 5-point trend, +42.3% $5M $426.0K $45M $6M $3M ·
Common Stock 4-point trend, +0.00 · $0 $14.0K $13.0K $0 ·
Paid-in Capital 5-point trend, +1.8% $76M $75M $75M $75M $75M ·
Retained Earnings 5-point trend, +255.1% $59M $45M $-27M $-39M $-38M ·
Treasury Stock 3-point trend, -100.0% · $0 $45M $6M · ·
Stockholders' Equity 6-point trend, -50.9% $17M $30M $48M $35M $36M $34M
Shares Outstanding 5-point trend, +3.3% 13,966,696 13,586,173 13,586,173 13,518,146 13,518,000 ·
Cash Flow 7
Annual Cash Flow data for EQS
Metric Trend 202520242023202220212020
Stock-based Comp 6-point trend, +237.5% $270.0K $0 $0 $0 $0 $80.0K
Deferred Tax Flat — no change across 2 periods $0 $0 · · · ·
Operating Cash Flow 6-point trend, -108.6% $-2M $38M $-51M $-8M $21M $25M
Stock Issued 4-point trend, +0.00 · $0 $101.0K $0 $0 ·
Net Stock Activity 2-point trend, -100.0% · $0 $101.0K · · ·
Financing Cash Flow 6-point trend, +140.1% $2M $-45M $39M $3M $-22M $-5M
Taxes Paid 5-point trend, +200.0% · $36.0K $13.0K $53.0K $25.0K $12.0K
Profitability 2
Annual Profitability data for EQS
Metric Trend 202520242023202220212020
ROA 4-point trend, -1894.6% -55.2% -30.4% 19.1% -2.8% · ·
ROE 4-point trend, -1691.3% -55.9% -49.1% 27.1% -3.1% · ·
Per Share 4
Annual Per Share data for EQS
Metric Trend 202520242023202220212020
Book Value / Share 4-point trend, -54.5% $1.19 $2.68 $3.55 $2.61 · ·
Cash Flow / Share 3-point trend, +72.7% $-0.16 · $-3.80 $-0.57 · ·
Cash / Share 4-point trend, -99.3% $0.01 $0.02 $0.48 $1.42 · ·
EPS (TTM) 6-point trend, -13.2% $-1.03 $-1.38 $0.96 $-0.08 $0.19 $-0.91
Valuation (TTM) 7
Annual Valuation (TTM) data for EQS
Metric Trend 202520242023202220212020
Net Income TTM 6-point trend, -15.2% $-14M $-19M $13M $-1M $3M $-12M
Market Cap 4-point trend, +1.9% $20M $15M $20M $19M · ·
P/E 6-point trend, +42.3% -1.4 -0.8 1.5 -17.9 12.5 -2.4
P/B 4-point trend, +116.6% 1.2 0.4 0.4 0.5 · ·
P / Tangible Book 4-point trend, +116.6% 1.2 0.5 0.4 0.5 · ·
P / Cash Flow 4-point trend, -268.6% -9.2 0.4 -0.4 -2.5 · ·
Earnings Yield 6-point trend, -73.4% -73.0% -125.4% 66.2% -5.6% 8.0% -42.1%

Financial Statements Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow — annual, last 5 years

Income Statement
2025-12-312024-12-312023-12-312022-12-312021-12-31
Net Income $-14M$-19M$13M$-1M$3M
Diluted EPS $-1.03$-1.38$0.96$-0.08$0.19

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Institutional owners (13F) 7 filers · $152K total · As of June 30, 2026

Institutions that report holding this stock in their quarterly SEC Form 13F. Long positions only; a single filer may appear twice for separate option legs. Large offsetting put/call legs typically reflect market-making or hedged inventory, not directional conviction.

Institutional activity — Q2 2026 vs prior quarter
New positions Exited positions Increased Decreased Net shares change
1 (+1 vs prior Q) 2 (0 vs prior Q) 1 (0 vs prior Q) 1 (+1 vs prior Q) -3K

Compared to Q1 2026. SEC Form 13F filings are due within 45 days of quarter-end plus a short buffer for late filers — quarters still inside that window are skipped in favor of the most recent fully-reported pair.

Institution Value Shares % of tracked 13F Type
MORGAN STANLEY $44,225 35,665 29.08% Shares
SHUFRO ROSE & CO LLC $38,796 31,287 25.51% Shares
CITADEL ADVISORS LLC $25,209 20,330 16.58% Shares
SCHWARZ DYGOS WHEELER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC $24,800 20,000 16.31% Shares
BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC $11,032 8,897 7.26% Shares
OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. $7,994 6,447 5.26% Shares
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN $1 1 0.00% Shares

Company insiders 31 insiders · 7 officers · 11 directors

Insider Role Last activity Shares owned Buys 12m Sells 12m Net 12m
DOUGLASS SAM P CEO April 8, 2008 P 52,234 0 0 $0
Harry O Nicodemus IV Vice President, CFO June 30, 2005 M 0 0 0 $0
Nolan Lehmann President June 30, 2005 M 197,951 0 0 $0
Alessandro Benedetti Executive Chairman Sept. 2, 2011 P 1,362,962 0 0 $0
Paula Terry Douglass Vice President April 8, 2008 P 50,268 0 0 $0
James Philip Walters Vice President, Controller June 30, 2005 M 0 0 0 $0
Gary L Forbes Vice President June 30, 2005 X 14,158 0 0 $0
Mobiquity Investments Ltd Director June 12, 2014 D 10,000 0 0 $0
Gregory J Flanagan Director June 7, 2010 S 4,514 0 0 $0
Francis D Tuggle DR Director May 18, 2006 P 6,000 0 0 $0
Charles M Boyd Director March 22, 2006 J 1,067 0 0 $0
James M Walsh Director Nov. 16, 2005 P 3,000 0 0 $0
Edward E Williams DR Director June 30, 2005 J 47,781 0 0 $0
John W Storms Director June 30, 2005 J 9,237 0 0 $0
Gary R Petersen Director June 30, 2005 J 2,318 0 0 $0
Tokarz Group Advisers LLC 10% owner July 16, 2020 S 0 0 0 $0
Michael T Tokarz 10% owner July 16, 2020 S 0 0 0 $0
MVC CAPITAL, INC. 10% owner July 16, 2020 S 0 0 0 $0
Pallieres Bertrand Des — Sept. 29, 2021 S 345,433 0 0 $0
Fraser Atkinson — April 29, 2021 P 45,591 0 0 $0
Richard F Bergner — March 21, 2017 P 19,500 0 0 $0
John A. Hardy — March 17, 2017 P 500,000 0 0 $0
Henry W Hankinson — March 17, 2017 P 19,500 0 0 $0
Kenneth I Denos — March 17, 2017 P 265,754 0 0 $0
KNAUSS ROBERT L — March 17, 2017 P 92,670 0 0 $0
Moore, Clayton & Co., Inc. — Oct. 5, 2009 S 151,569 0 0 $0
Sharon Clayton — Aug. 3, 2009 S 357,458 0 0 $0
Anthony R Moore — Aug. 3, 2009 S 357,458 0 0 $0
Alan D Feinsilver — May 23, 2007 S 3,200 0 0 $0
MCC Europe LTD — Feb. 23, 2006 P 1,463,013 0 0 $0
Brad Orvieto — June 30, 2005 J 2,479 0 0 $0

Insiders from SEC Form 3/4/5 filings; net = open-market P/S only

Activists & 5%+ owners 71 positions

Investors who filed SEC Schedule 13D — beneficial ownership above 5% with an intent to influence the issuer (activist stakes, board campaigns, M&A). Each row shows the most recent known state of that filer's position.

Filer Filed Stake Status Purpose Filing
Howard Todd Horberg June 23, 2026 5.61% Initial filing Passive investment SEC
DAVID E. LAZAR July 11, 2022 — Initial filing — SEC
Bertrand des Pallieres ×2 filings Oct. 18, 2021 — Initial filing — SEC
Michael Tokarz Oct. 4, 2021 — Initial filing — SEC
CUSTODIAN VENTURES LLC, DAVID ELLIOT LAZAR July 20, 2021 — Initial filing — SEC
Benton Capital Inc., John A. Hardy July 20, 2020 — Initial filing — SEC
MVC Capital, Inc., The Tokarz Group Advisers, LLC, Michael T. Tokarz ×6 filings July 20, 2020 — Initial filing — SEC
June 5, 2017 — Initial filing — SEC
April 25, 2017 — Initial filing — SEC
Jan. 6, 2017 — Initial filing — SEC
Bulldog Investors, LLC, Phillip Goldstein, Andrew Dakos, Steven Samuels July 23, 2015 — Initial filing — SEC
Mobiquity Investments Limited, Versatile Systems Inc. ×6 filings June 17, 2014 — Initial filing — SEC
Encore Holdings Ltd., Christian Kruppa June 16, 2014 — Initial filing — SEC
Bulldog Investors, Brooklyn Capital Management, Phillip Goldstein, Andrew Dakos, And Steven Samuels June 10, 2013 — Initial filing — SEC
Kekovia Enterprises Company Limited, Gabriel Lahyani ×2 filings Oct. 3, 2012 — Initial filing — SEC

Purpose is an automated classification of the filer's own stated purpose (SEC Item 4) — not investment advice. "—" means no clear purpose was stated or the text could not be classified.

ETF ownership Held by 9 ETFs

Weight reflects direct equity holdings (N-PORT) only; leveraged or derivative-based funds may hold additional swap exposure not shown.

Fund Weight Units As of Source
IEUS · iShares Trust 0.01% 553 SH Aug. 8, 2026 Daily
VSS · VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX… 0.01% 19,919 SH Aug. 8, 2026 Daily
SCZ · iShares Trust 0.01% 18,192 SH Aug. 8, 2026 Daily
IEFA · iShares Trust 0.00% 34,522 SH Aug. 8, 2026 Daily
VXUS · VANGUARD STAR FUNDS 0.00% 72,131 SH Aug. 8, 2026 Daily
VGK · VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX… 0.00% 12,432 SH Aug. 8, 2026 Daily
VT · VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX… 0.00% 2,364 SH Aug. 8, 2026 Daily
VEA · VANGUARD TAX-MANAGED FUNDS 0.00% 45,136 SH Aug. 8, 2026 Daily
VSGX · VANGUARD WORLD FUND 0.00% 1,259 SH Aug. 8, 2026 Daily