QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:QDT • FR0000120560
15.7 EUR
-0.24 (-1.51%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 09:29 AM
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 scores excellent on profitability, 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
- In the past year QDT was profitable.
- In the past year QDT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- QDT's Return On Assets of 2.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
- QDT has a Return On Equity of 5.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: QDT outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.23%, QDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% 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 17.50%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of QDT (5.82%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- QDT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.94%, QDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- QDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of QDT (74.68%) is better than 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 | 13.94% | ||
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QDT is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, QDT has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, QDT has less shares outstanding
- 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 of 1.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QDT outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of QDT is 19.11, which is on the high side as it means it would take QDT, 19.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 19.11, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.52% 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 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC7.36%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that QDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- QDT's Current ratio of 1.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QDT is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- QDT has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that QDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- QDT's Quick ratio of 1.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 45.45% 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.
- QDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 66.56% yearly.
- 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.
- 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
- QDT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.63.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, QDT is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.65, the valuation of QDT can be described as very cheap.
- QDT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QDT is cheaper than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- QDT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QDT is valued cheaper than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QDT is valued a bit cheaper than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.85 |
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)0.13
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.
- QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.92. QDT pays more dividend than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, QDT pays a better dividend.
| 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.