QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:QDT - FR0000120560 - Common Stock
13.42 EUR
-0.18 (-1.32%)
Overall QDT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated QDT against 29 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
In the past year QDT was profitable.
QDT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years QDT has always been profitable.
QDT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of QDT (2.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.88%, QDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of QDT (6.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QDT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.17%. This is significantly below the industry average of 17.37%.
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 | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 5.88% | ||
| 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 (5.85%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
QDT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.95%, QDT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QDT has declined.
The Gross Margin of QDT (74.68%) is better than 96.55% 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 | 13.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.85% | ||
| 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
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.
QDT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.45, we must say that QDT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QDT's Altman-Z score of 1.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
QDT has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as QDT would need 19.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
QDT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 19.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: QDT underperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that QDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
QDT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC6.57%
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.
QDT's Current ratio of 1.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QDT is outperformed by 62.07% 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 55.17% 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 9.62% 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
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)9.62%
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 -7.53% 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 -0.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.25%
EPS Next 2Y1.58%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
EPS Next 5Y-7.53%
Revenue Next Year-1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y0.09%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.44%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.41 indicates a rather cheap valuation of QDT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of QDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: QDT is cheaper than 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.34. QDT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.38, the valuation of QDT can be described as very cheap.
96.55% 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 22.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QDT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
QDT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QDT is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of QDT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.11
EPS Next 2Y1.58%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QDT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.26%, which is a nice return.
QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.46. QDT pays more dividend than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
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 35.29% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.29%
EPS Next 2Y1.58%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
EPA:QDT (10/14/2025, 3:18:40 PM)
13.42
-0.18 (-1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap462.59M
Analysts84
Price Target24.31 (81.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP35.29%
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)-3.96%
PT rev (3m)-1.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.1 | ||
| P/B | 0.43 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.53 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY13.49%
EPS(NY)2.49
Fwd EY18.57%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY9.36%
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY32.23%
SpS31.2
BVpS31.02
TBVpS-4.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 5.88% | ||
| ROCE | 7.83% | ||
| ROIC | 6.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.62% | ||
| OM | 13.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.85% | ||
| GM | 74.68% | ||
| FCFM | 4.03% |
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%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
F-Score8
WACC6.57%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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)9.62%
EPS 3Y-0.04%
EPS 5Y66.56%
EPS Q2Q%-15.89%
EPS Next Y-1.25%
EPS Next 2Y1.58%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
EPS Next 5Y-7.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y0.09%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.44%
EBIT growth 1Y3.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.43%
EBIT Next Year74.36%
EBIT Next 3Y19.77%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.34%
FCF growth 3Y-17.4%
FCF growth 5Y-7.34%
OCF growth 1Y14.6%
OCF growth 3Y-4.62%
OCF growth 5Y-3.12%