QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:QLYS - US74758T3032 - Common Stock
143 USD
-3.13 (-2.14%)
Overall QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated QLYS against 284 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. This makes QLYS very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QLYS was profitable.
In the past year QLYS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years QLYS has been profitable.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of QLYS (18.51%) is better than 93.31% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a better Return On Equity (36.41%) than 92.96% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 28.41%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QLYS is significantly above the industry average of 11.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
QLYS has a Profit Margin of 29.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 89.79% 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 93.31% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QLYS has a Gross Margin of 81.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 88.03% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, QLYS has less shares outstanding
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 7.63 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 7.63, QLYS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.17% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.63 |
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC11.01%
2.3 Liquidity
QLYS has a Current 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 Current ratio of 1.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QLYS outperforms 40.85% 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 of 1.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QLYS outperforms 41.90% 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 | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
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.
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 9.58% in the last year.
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)9.58%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
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.
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.
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 21.00.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than 74.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.13. QLYS is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.83, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
71.48% 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 22.35, QLYS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.08 |
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)2.94
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QLYS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:QLYS (11/6/2025, 10:03:44 AM)
143
-3.13 (-2.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner Change-2.39%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change0.64%
Market Cap5.16B
Revenue(TTM)607.57M
Net Income(TTM)185.00M
Analysts66.9
Price Target144.19 (0.83%)
Short Float %8.97%
Short Ratio10.33
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)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)-0.9%
PT rev (3m)3.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.83 | ||
| P/S | 8.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.48 | ||
| P/B | 10.16 | ||
| P/tB | 10.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.08 |
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY4.76%
EPS(NY)6.87
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)6.63
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)6.98
OCFY4.88%
SpS17.65
BVpS14.08
TBVpS13.72
PEG (NY)2.94
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number46.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 7.63 |
F-Score6
WACC11.01%
ROIC/WACC2.58
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)9.58%
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 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%
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.