QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:QDT - FR0000120560 - Common Stock
15.7 EUR
+0.08 (+0.51%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to QDT. QDT was compared to 32 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. While QDT is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, 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
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 50.00% of its industry peers.
QDT's Return On Equity of 5.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of QDT (6.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QDT is significantly below the industry average of 16.68%.
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 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QDT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.94%, QDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QDT has declined.
QDT has a better Gross Margin (74.68%) than 96.88% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, QDT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that QDT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.48, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.63% of the companies in the same 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 19.11, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% 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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC7.15%
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: 68.75% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.05, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 66.56% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.13% in the past 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -8.30% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, QDT will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.05% on average per year.
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
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.
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.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QDT is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.85, 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 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: QDT is cheaper than 84.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QDT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.81 |
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 -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 4.54%, QDT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.92, QDT pays a better dividend. On top of this QDT pays more dividend than 96.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, QDT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.54% |
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
QDT pays out 35.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.14%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
EPA:QDT (1/12/2026, 1:07:23 PM)
15.7
+0.08 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap541.18M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)62.60M
Analysts80
Price Target20.96 (33.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.54% |
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%
PT rev (3m)-13.78%
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 | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.63 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.81 |
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY11.59%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY12.74%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY8.07%
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY27.55%
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 | 1.48 |
F-Score8
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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 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 -23.69% in the next year.