QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:QDT - FR0000120560 - Common Stock
16.32 EUR
-0.08 (-0.49%)
QDT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. QDT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. QDT is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. QDT also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
- QDT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years QDT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- QDT has a Return On Assets (2.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- QDT has a Return On Equity of 5.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: QDT outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of QDT (6.23%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QDT is significantly below the industry average of 17.59%.
- 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 | 2.52% | ||
| 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%
1.3 Margins
- QDT has a better Profit Margin (5.82%) than 69.70% of its industry peers.
- QDT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- QDT has a better Operating Margin (13.94%) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QDT has declined.
- The Gross Margin of QDT (74.68%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
- QDT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
- QDT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.49, we must say that QDT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of QDT (1.49) is comparable to the rest of the 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 48.48% of its industry peers.
- QDT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating QDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- QDT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC7.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that QDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of QDT (1.19) is worse than 63.64% 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 has a Quick ratio (1.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.23% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, QDT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 66.56% on average per year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, QDT will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.30% on average per year.
- QDT is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.69%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
EPS Next 5Y-8.3%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.97, the valuation of QDT can be described as reasonable.
- QDT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QDT is cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- QDT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.16, which indicates a very decent valuation of QDT.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QDT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. QDT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QDT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- QDT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QDT is cheaper than 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of QDT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- QDT's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.29% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.20%, QDT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.90, QDT pays a better dividend. On top of this QDT pays more dividend than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, QDT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
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
- 35.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QDT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.14%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
EPA:QDT (1/19/2026, 5:22:00 PM)
16.32
-0.08 (-0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)12-02 2025-12-02
Earnings (Next)03-25 2026-03-25/amc
Inst Owners47.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap562.55M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)62.60M
Analysts80
Price Target21 (28.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
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)0.16%
PT rev (3m)-13.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.77 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.91 |
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY11.15%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY12.25%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY7.77%
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY26.5%
SpS31.2
BVpS31.02
TBVpS-4.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
Graham Number35.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.49 |
F-Score8
WACC7.28%
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-23.69%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
EPS Next 5Y-8.3%
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 5Y10.13%
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 -23.69% in the next year.