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QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:QLYS - US74758T3032 - Common Stock

127.77 USD
+0.13 (+0.1%)
Last: 10/15/2025, 8:00:01 PM
127.77 USD
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After Hours: 10/15/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated QLYS against 282 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, QLYS could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

QLYS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year QLYS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years QLYS has 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 better Return On Assets (18.51%) than 93.97% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a Return On Equity of 36.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 93.62% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 28.41%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.45% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 30.81%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.88%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.51%
ROE 36.41%
ROIC 28.41%
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 (29.04%) is better than 90.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
QLYS has a Operating Margin of 31.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 93.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of QLYS (81.84%) is better than 87.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QLYS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.01%
PM (TTM) 29.04%
GM 81.84%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QLYS 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.
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

QLYS has an Altman-Z score of 6.82. This indicates that QLYS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 6.82, QLYS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.18% of the companies in the same industry.
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 6.82
ROIC/WACC2.53
WACC11.25%
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 1.30 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QLYS's Current ratio of 1.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QLYS outperforms 41.49% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that QLYS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QLYS has a Quick ratio (1.30) which is in line with 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.3
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

QLYS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.71%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.24% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, QLYS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.63% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, QLYS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.71%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.63%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.32%

3.2 Future

QLYS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.33% yearly.
QLYS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.98%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
EPS Next 5Y6.33%
Revenue Next Year9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y7.79%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 19.63 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QLYS.
QLYS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 78.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.55, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.62, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of QLYS.
77.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.04, QLYS is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.63
Fwd PE 18.62
QLYS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQLYS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

QLYS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 81.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QLYS is valued cheaper than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.26
EV/EBITDA 18.96
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.
QLYS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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QUALYS INC

NASDAQ:QLYS (10/15/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 127.77 0 (0%)

127.77

+0.13 (+0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change-0.63%
Market Cap4.61B
Analysts66.9
Price Target145.09 (13.56%)
Short Float %8.35%
Short Ratio9.28
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)11.68%
Min EPS beat(2)11.67%
Max EPS beat(2)11.69%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.64%
Min EPS beat(4)11.67%
Max EPS beat(4)16.16%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.58%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)13.91%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)12.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.96%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.11%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.04%
PT rev (1m)-0.27%
PT rev (3m)3.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.63
Fwd PE 18.62
P/S 7.24
P/FCF 19.26
P/OCF 18.29
P/B 9.08
P/tB 9.31
EV/EBITDA 18.96
EPS(TTM)6.51
EY5.1%
EPS(NY)6.86
Fwd EY5.37%
FCF(TTM)6.63
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)6.98
OCFY5.47%
SpS17.65
BVpS14.08
TBVpS13.72
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)0.92
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.51%
ROE 36.41%
ROCE 33.9%
ROIC 28.41%
ROICexc 77.85%
ROICexgc 82.91%
OM 31.01%
PM (TTM) 29.04%
GM 81.84%
FCFM 37.6%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.17%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 75.81%
Cap/Sales 1.98%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 117.72%
Profit Quality 129.46%
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.3
Altman-Z 6.82
F-Score6
WACC11.25%
ROIC/WACC2.53
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)10.71%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
EPS Next Y6.98%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
EPS Next 5Y6.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.63%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.32%
Revenue Next Year9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y7.79%
EBIT growth 1Y11.04%
EBIT growth 3Y28.76%
EBIT growth 5Y20.96%
EBIT Next Year13.34%
EBIT Next 3Y8.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y23.07%
FCF growth 3Y9.57%
FCF growth 5Y11.75%
OCF growth 1Y23.41%
OCF growth 3Y6.76%
OCF growth 5Y8.73%