QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:QDT • FR0000120560

14.14 EUR
-0.42 (-2.88%)
Last: Feb 16, 2026, 04:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, QDT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QDT was compared to 31 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of QDT while its profitability can be described as average. QDT has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally QDT also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • QDT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • QDT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • QDT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • QDT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
QDT.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQDT.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 2.52%, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 5.86%, QDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.23%, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • QDT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.17%. This is significantly below the industry average of 16.74%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (6.23%) for QDT is above the 3 year average (6.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.52%
ROE 5.86%
ROIC 6.23%
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.34%
ROIC(3y)6.17%
ROIC(5y)5.56%
QDT.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQDT.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • QDT's Profit Margin of 5.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QDT has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of QDT (13.94%) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • QDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • QDT has a Gross Margin of 74.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QDT outperforms 96.77% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QDT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.94%
PM (TTM) 5.82%
GM 74.68%
OM growth 3Y-0.02%
OM growth 5Y-2.56%
PM growth 3Y-7.64%
PM growth 5Y67.88%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
QDT.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQDT.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QDT is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for QDT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, QDT has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, QDT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
QDT.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingQDT.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
QDT.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQDT.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that QDT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.47, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • QDT has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.11. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as QDT would need 19.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • QDT's Debt to FCF ratio of 19.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that QDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • QDT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QDT is outperformed by 67.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 19.11
Altman-Z 1.47
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC7.25%
QDT.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQDT.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • QDT has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that QDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • QDT has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is in the lower half of the industry: QDT underperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that QDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • QDT's Quick ratio of 1.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.05
QDT.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQDT.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • QDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.23%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 66.56% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, QDT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.13% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.89% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.23%
EPS 3Y-0.04%
EPS 5Y66.56%
EPS Q2Q%-15.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%

3.2 Future

  • QDT is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.74% yearly.
  • QDT is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y-22.71%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y-2.76%
EPS Next 5Y-8.74%
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
QDT.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQDT.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
QDT.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQDT.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.77, the valuation of QDT can be described as very cheap.
  • QDT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QDT is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.68, QDT is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.89, the valuation of QDT can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: QDT is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, QDT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.77
Fwd PE 6.89
QDT.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQDT.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QDT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of QDT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QDT is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.15
EV/EBITDA 4.66
QDT.PA Per share dataQDT.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of QDT may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as QDT's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y-2.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.76%, QDT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.08, QDT pays a better dividend. On top of this QDT pays more dividend than 93.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.76%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of QDT has a limited annual growth rate of 4.26%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
QDT.PA Yearly Dividends per shareQDT.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • QDT pays out 35.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.14%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y-2.76%
QDT.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendQDT.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
QDT.PA Dividend Payout.QDT.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.QDT.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

QUADIENT SA

EPA:QDT (2/16/2026, 4:02:30 PM)

14.14

-0.42 (-2.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)12-02
Earnings (Next)03-25
Inst Owners47.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap487.41M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)62.60M
Analysts81.82
Price Target21.18 (49.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.76%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP35.14%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.05%
PT rev (3m)-6.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.77
Fwd PE 6.89
P/S 0.45
P/FCF 11.15
P/OCF 3.27
P/B 0.46
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.66
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY12.87%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY14.52%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY8.97%
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY30.59%
SpS31.2
BVpS31.02
TBVpS-4.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
Graham Number35.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.52%
ROE 5.86%
ROCE 7.82%
ROIC 6.23%
ROICexc 6.65%
ROICexgc 19.61%
OM 13.94%
PM (TTM) 5.82%
GM 74.68%
FCFM 4.06%
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.34%
ROIC(3y)6.17%
ROIC(5y)5.56%
ROICexc(3y)6.48%
ROICexc(5y)6.26%
ROICexgc(3y)18.36%
ROICexgc(5y)17.87%
ROCE(3y)7.66%
ROCE(5y)6.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.69%
OM growth 3Y-0.02%
OM growth 5Y-2.56%
PM growth 3Y-7.64%
PM growth 5Y67.88%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 19.11
Debt/EBITDA 3.13
Cap/Depr 104.36%
Cap/Sales 9.8%
Interest Coverage 3.43
Cash Conversion 59.43%
Profit Quality 69.81%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.05
Altman-Z 1.47
F-Score8
WACC7.25%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)99.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.98%
Profit Quality(3y)292.71%
Profit Quality(5y)307.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.23%
EPS 3Y-0.04%
EPS 5Y66.56%
EPS Q2Q%-15.89%
EPS Next Y-22.71%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y-2.76%
EPS Next 5Y-8.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y3.38%
EBIT growth 3Y2.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.43%
EBIT Next Year62.34%
EBIT Next 3Y18.91%
EBIT Next 5Y9.6%
FCF growth 1Y8.98%
FCF growth 3Y-17.4%
FCF growth 5Y-7.34%
OCF growth 1Y14.25%
OCF growth 3Y-4.62%
OCF growth 5Y-3.12%

QUADIENT SA / QDT.PA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for QDT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to QDT.PA.


What is the valuation status for QDT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for QUADIENT SA?

QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for QDT stock?

The financial health rating of QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for QDT stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) is expected to decline by -22.71% in the next year.