QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:QDT - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000120560 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
QDT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. QDT has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
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
QDT has a Return On Assets of 2.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QDT outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.96%, QDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT's Return On Invested Capital of 5.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QDT is significantly below the industry average of 16.05%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.28% | ||
| ROE | 5.96% | ||
| ROIC | 5.9% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)4.44%
ROE(5y)4.33%
ROIC(3y)6.14%
ROIC(5y)5.55%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.07%, QDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QDT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.32%, QDT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 74.82%, QDT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 13.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.07% | ||
| GM | 74.82% |
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
QDT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
QDT has less shares outstanding than it did 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 1.25, we must say that QDT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QDT's Altman-Z score of 1.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
QDT has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.90. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as QDT would need 18.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
QDT has a Debt to FCF ratio (18.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QDT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating QDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, QDT is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC6.26%
2.3 Liquidity
QDT has a Current Ratio of 1.08. 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 1.08, QDT is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that QDT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
QDT has a Quick ratio of 1.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QDT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QDT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.17%.
QDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 66.56% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.84% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.89% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.17%
EPS 3Y-0.04%
EPS 5Y66.56%
EPS Q2Q%28.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.84%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%3.41%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, QDT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.40% on average per year.
QDT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.36%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y6.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y2.32%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5Y0.71%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.63, the valuation of QDT can be described as very reasonable.
QDT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QDT is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QDT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.45), we can say QDT is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.63, the valuation of QDT can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: QDT is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.90. QDT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QDT is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
80.00% 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 | 9.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates QDT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
QDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y6.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QDT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.25%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.21, QDT pays a better dividend. On top of this QDT pays more dividend than 96.67% 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.25% |
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
33.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QDT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of QDT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.48%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y6.4%
EPA:QDT (7/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
16.56
+0.1 (+0.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners48.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap570.82M
Analysts86.67
Price Target24.77 (49.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP33.48%
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)-4.03%
PT rev (3m)-7.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
EPS(TTM)1.92
EY11.59%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY15.08%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY10.27%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY29.17%
SpS31.7
BVpS32.29
TBVpS-3.97
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)0.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.28% | ||
| ROE | 5.96% | ||
| ROCE | 7.37% | ||
| ROIC | 5.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.6% | ||
| OM | 13.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.07% | ||
| GM | 74.82% | ||
| FCFM | 5.36% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)4.44%
ROE(5y)4.33%
ROIC(3y)6.14%
ROIC(5y)5.55%
ROICexc(3y)6.45%
ROICexc(5y)6.25%
ROICexgc(3y)18.14%
ROICexgc(5y)17.73%
ROCE(3y)7.63%
ROCE(5y)6.87%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.03%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
F-Score6
WACC6.26%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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)-4.17%
EPS 3Y-0.04%
EPS 5Y66.56%
EPS Q2Q%28.42%
EPS Next Y3.36%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y6.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.84%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%3.41%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y2.32%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5Y0.71%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.43%
EBIT growth 3Y2.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.43%
EBIT Next Year81.21%
EBIT Next 3Y22.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.78%
FCF growth 3Y-17.4%
FCF growth 5Y-7.34%
OCF growth 1Y6.32%
OCF growth 3Y-4.62%
OCF growth 5Y-3.12%