151.75 USD
+1.72 (+1.15%)
151.75 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to QLYS. QLYS was compared to 280 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making QLYS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. QLYS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. With these ratings, QLYS could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QLYS had positive earnings in the past year.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years QLYS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years QLYS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
QLYS has a better Return On Assets (18.33%) than 94.29% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Return On Equity of 35.73% is amongst the best of the industry. QLYS outperforms 93.57% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a better Return On Invested Capital (29.68%) than 96.79% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QLYS is significantly above the industry average of 10.98%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.33% | ||
| ROE | 35.73% | ||
| ROIC | 29.68% |
ROA(3y)17.3%
ROA(5y)14.61%
ROE(3y)38.31%
ROE(5y)30.77%
ROIC(3y)30.81%
ROIC(5y)24.74%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of QLYS (28.96%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 32.55%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
QLYS has a Gross Margin of 82.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 88.21% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.96% | ||
| GM | 82.45% |
OM growth 3Y13.04%
OM growth 5Y6.51%
PM growth 3Y18.3%
PM growth 5Y5.81%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QLYS is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for QLYS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
QLYS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for QLYS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
QLYS has an Altman-Z score of 7.69. This indicates that QLYS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
QLYS has a Altman-Z score of 7.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 80.36% of its industry peers.
QLYS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.69 |
ROIC/WACC2.71
WACC10.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QLYS's Current ratio of 1.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QLYS outperforms 43.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QLYS's Quick ratio of 1.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QLYS outperforms 43.57% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for QLYS is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QLYS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.84%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, QLYS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 21.24% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 10.13% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.84%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
3.2 Future
QLYS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.68% yearly.
QLYS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.12%
EPS Next 2Y10.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.11%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue Next Year10.31%
Revenue Next 2Y8.94%
Revenue Next 3Y8.1%
Revenue Next 5Y8.64%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
QLYS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.28.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 72.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
QLYS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
QLYS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.17.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 74.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.80. QLYS is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 79.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QLYS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
QLYS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y10.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for QLYS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
151.75
+1.72 (+1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.23%
Inst Owner Change-2.6%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap5.44B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts68
Price Target145.22 (-4.3%)
Short Float %9.56%
Short Ratio8.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.26%
Min EPS beat(2)11.69%
Max EPS beat(2)16.82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.09%
Min EPS beat(4)11.67%
Max EPS beat(4)16.82%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.96%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)14.75%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)12.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.15%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.98%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.96%
PT rev (1m)0.72%
PT rev (3m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.17 | ||
| P/S | 8.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.33 | ||
| P/B | 10.28 | ||
| P/tB | 10.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.91 |
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)7.53
Fwd EY4.96%
FCF(TTM)7.57
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)7.85
OCFY5.17%
SpS18.21
BVpS14.76
TBVpS14.42
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number47.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.33% | ||
| ROE | 35.73% | ||
| ROCE | 35.41% | ||
| ROIC | 29.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 98.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 105.22% | ||
| OM | 32.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.96% | ||
| GM | 82.45% | ||
| FCFM | 41.55% |
ROA(3y)17.3%
ROA(5y)14.61%
ROE(3y)38.31%
ROE(5y)30.77%
ROIC(3y)30.81%
ROIC(5y)24.74%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)36.76%
ROCE(5y)29.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.36%
OM growth 3Y13.04%
OM growth 5Y6.51%
PM growth 3Y18.3%
PM growth 5Y5.81%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 123.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 143.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.69 |
F-Score7
WACC10.97%
ROIC/WACC2.71
Cap/Depr(3y)47.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.19%
Profit Quality(3y)152.97%
Profit Quality(5y)174.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.84%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%19.23%
EPS Next Y16.12%
EPS Next 2Y10.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.11%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
Revenue Next Year10.31%
Revenue Next 2Y8.94%
Revenue Next 3Y8.1%
Revenue Next 5Y8.64%
EBIT growth 1Y18.56%
EBIT growth 3Y28.76%
EBIT growth 5Y20.96%
EBIT Next Year22.21%
EBIT Next 3Y10.85%
EBIT Next 5Y11.43%
FCF growth 1Y11.03%
FCF growth 3Y9.57%
FCF growth 5Y11.75%
OCF growth 1Y10.51%
OCF growth 3Y6.76%
OCF growth 5Y8.73%
QUALYS INC / QLYS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for QLYS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to QLYS.
What is the valuation status of QUALYS INC (QLYS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to QUALYS INC (QLYS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for QUALYS INC?
QUALYS INC (QLYS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for QLYS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUALYS INC (QLYS) is expected to grow by 16.12% in the next year.