146.08 USD
-3.55 (-2.37%)
146.08 USD
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Taking everything into account, QLYS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QLYS was compared to 280 industry peers in the Software industry. QLYS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. QLYS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings could make QLYS a good candidate 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.
QLYS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of QLYS (18.33%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of QLYS (35.73%) is better than 93.57% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a better Return On Invested Capital (29.68%) than 96.79% of its industry peers.
QLYS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 30.81%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.97%.
| 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
QLYS has a Profit Margin of 28.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.55%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QLYS's Gross Margin of 82.45% is amongst the best of 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
QLYS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
QLYS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for QLYS has been reduced compared to 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
An Altman-Z score of 7.52 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QLYS has a better Altman-Z score (7.52) than 79.64% of its industry peers.
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.52 |
ROIC/WACC2.72
WACC10.91%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.38, QLYS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.21% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.38, QLYS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.57% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.84% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.24% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
QLYS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.13%.
QLYS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.57% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.45, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
QLYS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 73.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, QLYS is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.41, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
74.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QLYS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say QLYS is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
QLYS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 77.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QLYS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of QLYS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y10.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QLYS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
146.08
-3.55 (-2.37%)
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 Cap5.24B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts68
Price Target145.22 (-0.59%)
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 | 21.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.41 | ||
| P/S | 8.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.61 | ||
| P/B | 9.89 | ||
| P/tB | 10.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.29 |
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)7.53
Fwd EY5.15%
FCF(TTM)7.57
FCFY5.18%
OCF(TTM)7.85
OCFY5.37%
SpS18.21
BVpS14.76
TBVpS14.42
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 | 7.52 |
F-Score7
WACC10.91%
ROIC/WACC2.72
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.