QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:QDT • FR0000120560
15.94 EUR
+0.04 (+0.25%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to QDT. QDT was compared to 31 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally QDT also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
- In the past 5 years QDT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- QDT has a Return On Assets (2.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- QDT's Return On Equity of 5.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.23%, QDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% 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 15.96%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.17%) for QDT is below the current ROIC(6.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 Profit Margin of 5.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: QDT outperforms 74.19% 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 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 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for QDT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- QDT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for QDT is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
- QDT has a Altman-Z score (1.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 19.11, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.61% 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.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that QDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.19, QDT is not doing good in the industry: 64.52% 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.
- QDT has a Quick ratio of 1.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QDT outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- QDT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.13%.
- Measured over the past years, QDT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.89% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -8.30% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-22.71%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y-2.76%
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.76, which indicates a very decent valuation of QDT.
- QDT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QDT is cheaper than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- QDT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.76, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of QDT.
- 83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QDT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- QDT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QDT is valued cheaper than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- QDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- QDT's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.76% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y-2.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.40%, QDT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.94, QDT pays a better dividend. On top of this QDT pays more dividend than 96.77% 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 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.4% |
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-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y-2.76%
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 7 / 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.