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QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:QLYS - US74758T3032 - Common Stock

138.55 USD
-0.91 (-0.65%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 4:30:01 PM
138.55 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/18/2025, 4:30:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated QLYS against 281 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, QLYS could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year QLYS was profitable.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years QLYS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years QLYS had a positive operating cash flow.
QLYS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQLYS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

QLYS has a Return On Assets of 18.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 93.59% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of QLYS (35.73%) is better than 93.59% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of QLYS (29.68%) is better than 96.44% 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 12.08%.
Industry RankSector 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%
QLYS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQLYS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of QLYS (28.96%) is better than 90.39% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QLYS's Operating Margin of 32.55% is amongst the best of the industry. QLYS outperforms 94.31% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 82.45%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QLYS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
QLYS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQLYS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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.
QLYS has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
QLYS Yearly Shares OutstandingQLYS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
QLYS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQLYS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.27 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QLYS has a better Altman-Z score (7.27) than 81.14% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.27
ROIC/WACC2.68
WACC11.08%
QLYS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQLYS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QLYS has a Current ratio of 1.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QLYS outperforms 43.42% of its industry peers.
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 43.77% 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.38
QLYS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQLYS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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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 6.33% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5Y6.33%
Revenue Next Year9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y7.79%

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.
QLYS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQLYS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
QLYS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQLYS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.35 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QLYS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than 72.95% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.18, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
QLYS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.62.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.35
Fwd PE 20.18
QLYS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQLYS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
80.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.43
EV/EBITDA 19.4
QLYS Per share dataQLYS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates QLYS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of QLYS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.85
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

QLYS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

QUALYS INC

NASDAQ:QLYS (11/18/2025, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 138.55 0 (0%)

138.55

-0.91 (-0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner Change-3.62%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change1.22%
Market Cap5.00B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts66.9
Price Target144.19 (4.07%)
Short Float %8.68%
Short Ratio8.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.35
Fwd PE 20.18
P/S 7.66
P/FCF 18.43
P/OCF 17.77
P/B 9.45
P/tB 9.67
EV/EBITDA 19.4
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY4.92%
EPS(NY)6.87
Fwd EY4.96%
FCF(TTM)7.52
FCFY5.43%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY5.63%
SpS18.09
BVpS14.66
TBVpS14.32
PEG (NY)2.85
PEG (5Y)0.96
Graham Number47.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 7.27
F-Score7
WACC11.08%
ROIC/WACC2.68
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 Y7.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5Y6.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
Revenue Next Year9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y7.79%
EBIT growth 1Y18.56%
EBIT growth 3Y28.76%
EBIT growth 5Y20.96%
EBIT Next Year13.34%
EBIT Next 3Y8.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
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 7.14% in the next year.