QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:QDEL - US2197981051 - Common Stock
24.335 USD
+3.03 (+14.2%)
Overall QDEL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated QDEL against 188 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. While QDEL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. QDEL scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QDEL was profitable.
QDEL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years QDEL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
QDEL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
QDEL has a Return On Assets of -7.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: QDEL outperforms 64.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -16.68%, QDEL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.23% of the companies in the same industry.
QDEL's Return On Invested Capital of 1.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDEL outperforms 68.62% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QDEL is below the industry average of 8.98%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.31% | ||
| ROE | -16.68% | ||
| ROIC | 1.73% |
ROA(3y)-8.62%
ROA(5y)9.28%
ROE(3y)-19.28%
ROE(5y)7.89%
ROIC(3y)4.37%
ROIC(5y)20.45%
1.3 Margins
QDEL's Operating Margin of 4.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDEL outperforms 69.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QDEL has declined.
QDEL has a Gross Margin (47.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QDEL has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 47.29% |
OM growth 3Y-68.7%
OM growth 5Y-38.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.83%
GM growth 5Y-5.07%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QDEL is destroying value.
QDEL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for QDEL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for QDEL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
QDEL has an Altman-Z score of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that QDEL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
QDEL has a Altman-Z score of 0.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QDEL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
QDEL has a debt to FCF ratio of 200.46. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as QDEL would need 200.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 200.46, QDEL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that QDEL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, QDEL is doing worse than 71.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 200.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that QDEL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QDEL has a Current ratio of 1.12. This is amonst the worse of the industry: QDEL underperforms 86.17% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.62 indicates that QDEL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.62, QDEL is doing worse than 90.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for QDEL have decreased by -4.18% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.03% on average over the past years.
QDEL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.17%.
Measured over the past years, QDEL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 39.07% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.18%
EPS 3Y-52.97%
EPS 5Y-9.03%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.17%
Revenue growth 3Y17.89%
Revenue growth 5Y39.07%
Sales Q2Q%-3.74%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.45% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, QDEL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.53%
EPS Next 2Y27.57%
EPS Next 3Y28.16%
EPS Next 5Y24.45%
Revenue Next Year-2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.02%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.95%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.63, the valuation of QDEL can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QDEL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QDEL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.07), we can say QDEL is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.08, the valuation of QDEL can be described as very reasonable.
QDEL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QDEL is cheaper than 97.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.08, QDEL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QDEL indicates a rather cheap valuation: QDEL is cheaper than 94.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QDEL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 127.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QDEL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as QDEL's earnings are expected to grow with 28.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.57%
EPS Next 3Y28.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for QDEL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:QDEL (11/21/2025, 3:23:02 PM)
24.335
+3.03 (+14.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners117.77%
Inst Owner Change3.71%
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner Change9.06%
Market Cap1.65B
Revenue(TTM)2.78B
Net Income(TTM)-466.00M
Analysts74.29
Price Target40.97 (68.36%)
Short Float %13.51%
Short Ratio6.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)357.74%
Min EPS beat(2)23.78%
Max EPS beat(2)691.7%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)220.56%
Min EPS beat(4)4.59%
Max EPS beat(4)691.7%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)120.88%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)95.2%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)76.04%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.02%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.22%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.33%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.56%
PT rev (1m)-2.82%
PT rev (3m)-18.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 127.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.22 | ||
| P/B | 0.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.04 |
EPS(TTM)2.29
EY9.41%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY12.37%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY0.79%
OCF(TTM)2.96
OCFY12.16%
SpS40.38
BVpS41.13
TBVpS-8.53
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number46.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.31% | ||
| ROE | -16.68% | ||
| ROCE | 2.2% | ||
| ROIC | 1.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.3% | ||
| OM | 4.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 47.29% | ||
| FCFM | 0.47% |
ROA(3y)-8.62%
ROA(5y)9.28%
ROE(3y)-19.28%
ROE(5y)7.89%
ROIC(3y)4.37%
ROIC(5y)20.45%
ROICexc(3y)4.54%
ROICexc(5y)30.14%
ROICexgc(3y)17.29%
ROICexgc(5y)56.29%
ROCE(3y)5.53%
ROCE(5y)25.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-72.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-43.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y-77.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y-42.92%
OM growth 3Y-68.7%
OM growth 5Y-38.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.83%
GM growth 5Y-5.07%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 200.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 36.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
F-Score5
WACC7%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)46.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)161.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.18%
EPS 3Y-52.97%
EPS 5Y-9.03%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
EPS Next Y22.53%
EPS Next 2Y27.57%
EPS Next 3Y28.16%
EPS Next 5Y24.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.17%
Revenue growth 3Y17.89%
Revenue growth 5Y39.07%
Sales Q2Q%-3.74%
Revenue Next Year-2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.02%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.95%
EBIT growth 1Y10.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-63.1%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.12%
EBIT Next Year931.63%
EBIT Next 3Y132.67%
EBIT Next 5Y88.82%
FCF growth 1Y-88.02%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-36.79%
OCF growth 3Y-53.13%
OCF growth 5Y-9.2%
QUIDELORTHO CORP / QDEL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for QUIDELORTHO CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to QDEL.
What is the valuation status of QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of QDEL stock?
QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for QDEL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL) is expected to grow by 22.53% in the next year.