QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:QDT - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000120560 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, QDT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QDT was compared to 28 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QDT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year QDT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years QDT has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years QDT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
QDT has a Return On Assets (2.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of QDT (5.35%) is better than 67.86% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.23%, QDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QDT is significantly below the industry average of 15.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.56%) for QDT is below the current ROIC(5.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 5.35% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% |
ROA(3y)1.89%
ROA(5y)1.38%
ROE(3y)4.39%
ROE(5y)3.23%
ROIC(3y)4.56%
ROIC(5y)4.42%
1.3 Margins
QDT's Profit Margin of 5.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QDT has declined.
QDT's Operating Margin of 13.50% is amongst the best of the industry. QDT outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QDT has declined.
The Gross Margin of QDT (74.25%) is better than 96.43% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.3% | ||
| GM | 74.25% |
OM growth 3Y4.51%
OM growth 5Y-2.52%
PM growth 3Y28.33%
PM growth 5Y-3.09%
GM growth 3Y0.88%
GM growth 5Y-0.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
QDT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for QDT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
QDT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, QDT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that QDT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QDT's Altman-Z score of 1.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QDT is 11.81, which is on the high side as it means it would take QDT, 11.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
QDT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (11.81) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
QDT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating QDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
QDT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC5.25%
2.3 Liquidity
QDT has a Current Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that QDT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QDT has a Current ratio of 0.94. This is in the lower half of the industry: QDT underperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that QDT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
QDT's Quick ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QDT is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 172.23%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.24% on average over the past years.
QDT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.44%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.55% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)172.23%
EPS 3Y29.6%
EPS 5Y-0.24%
EPS Q2Q%-33.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.06%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.55%
Sales Q2Q%2.26%
3.2 Future
QDT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.52% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.24%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y2.25%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.45, the valuation of QDT can be described as very reasonable.
78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QDT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
QDT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.39, the valuation of QDT can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QDT is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QDT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say QDT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QDT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QDT is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QDT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.80%.
QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.25. QDT pays more dividend than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QDT decreases each year by -18.86%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-18.86%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
QDT pays out 36.20% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP36.2%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
EPA:QDT (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
17.24
+0.14 (+0.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap594.26M
Analysts84
Price Target27.44 (59.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-18.86%
DP36.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)0%
PT rev (3m)2.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.29 |
EPS(TTM)1.65
EY9.57%
EPS(NY)2.7
Fwd EY15.65%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY13.11%
OCF(TTM)5.21
OCFY30.21%
SpS31.16
BVpS30.88
TBVpS-4.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 5.35% | ||
| ROCE | 8.1% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.13% | ||
| OM | 13.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.3% | ||
| GM | 74.25% | ||
| FCFM | 7.25% |
ROA(3y)1.89%
ROA(5y)1.38%
ROE(3y)4.39%
ROE(5y)3.23%
ROIC(3y)4.56%
ROIC(5y)4.42%
ROICexc(3y)5.11%
ROICexc(5y)5.21%
ROICexgc(3y)14.55%
ROICexgc(5y)14.53%
ROCE(3y)7.03%
ROCE(5y)6.8%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.8%
OM growth 3Y4.51%
OM growth 5Y-2.52%
PM growth 3Y28.33%
PM growth 5Y-3.09%
GM growth 3Y0.88%
GM growth 5Y-0.25%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score8
WACC5.25%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)90.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.92%
Profit Quality(3y)307.18%
Profit Quality(5y)620.09%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)172.23%
EPS 3Y29.6%
EPS 5Y-0.24%
EPS Q2Q%-33.55%
EPS Next Y-3.24%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.06%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.55%
Sales Q2Q%2.26%
Revenue Next Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y2.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.35%
EBIT growth 3Y5.61%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.06%
EBIT Next Year64.76%
EBIT Next 3Y20.26%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.68%
FCF growth 3Y-30.72%
FCF growth 5Y-18.29%
OCF growth 1Y14.84%
OCF growth 3Y-15.13%
OCF growth 5Y-8.18%