QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:QDT - FR0000120560 - Common Stock
14.6 EUR
+0.22 (+1.53%)
Overall QDT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated QDT against 33 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. While QDT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. QDT is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally QDT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QDT was profitable.
QDT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years QDT has been profitable.
QDT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.53%, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 5.88%, QDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: QDT outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QDT is significantly below the industry average of 13.83%.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 5.88% | ||
| 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%
1.3 Margins
QDT has a better Profit Margin (5.85%) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
QDT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QDT has a better Operating Margin (13.95%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QDT has declined.
QDT's Gross Margin of 74.68% is amongst the best of the industry. QDT outperforms 96.97% 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 | 13.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.85% | ||
| 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QDT is destroying value.
QDT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for QDT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, QDT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
QDT has an Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that QDT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
QDT has a Altman-Z score (1.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QDT has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as QDT would need 19.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 19.29, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating QDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.73, QDT is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC6.74%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.19, QDT is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that QDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.05, QDT is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.62%, 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)9.62%
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 -7.08% 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-12.47%
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
EPS Next 5Y-7.08%
Revenue Next Year-1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y0.03%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.07, which indicates a very decent valuation of QDT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QDT is valued cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, QDT is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.03, the valuation of QDT can be described as very cheap.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QDT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QDT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.52), we can say QDT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QDT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
75.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QDT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of QDT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QDT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, which is a nice return.
QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.70. QDT pays more dividend than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, QDT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
35.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QDT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.29%
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
EPA:QDT (12/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
14.6
+0.22 (+1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap503.26M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)62.90M
Analysts80
Price Target20.96 (43.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP35.29%
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)-7.57%
PT rev (3m)-17.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.64 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY12.4%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY14.22%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY8.6%
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY29.63%
SpS31.2
BVpS31.02
TBVpS-4.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
Graham Number35.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 5.88% | ||
| ROCE | 7.83% | ||
| ROIC | 6.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.62% | ||
| OM | 13.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.85% | ||
| GM | 74.68% | ||
| FCFM | 4.03% |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
F-Score8
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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)9.62%
EPS 3Y-0.04%
EPS 5Y66.56%
EPS Q2Q%-15.89%
EPS Next Y-12.47%
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
EPS Next 5Y-7.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y0.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y3.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.43%
EBIT Next Year61.85%
EBIT Next 3Y18.97%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.34%
FCF growth 3Y-17.4%
FCF growth 5Y-7.34%
OCF growth 1Y14.6%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for QUADIENT SA?
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 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) is 8.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.47.
What is the financial health of QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) is 3 / 10.