152.31 USD
+0.56 (+0.37%)
152.31 USD
0 (0%)
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 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.
In the past 5 years QLYS has always been profitable.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.33%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.96%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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 88.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for QLYS has been reduced compared to 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 7.76 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.76, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 7.76 |
ROIC/WACC2.72
WACC10.92%
2.3 Liquidity
QLYS has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that QLYS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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.
The Quick ratio of QLYS (1.38) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
Looking at the last year, QLYS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.13% 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)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.
Based on estimates for the next years, QLYS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.64% on average per year.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.37 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QLYS.
72.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, QLYS is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.24, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 73.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.96, QLYS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.24 |
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.
78.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.39
PEG (5Y)1.05
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 |
152.31
+0.56 (+0.37%)
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 Cap5.46B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts68
Price Target145.22 (-4.65%)
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 | 22.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.24 | ||
| P/S | 8.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.41 | ||
| P/B | 10.32 | ||
| P/tB | 10.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.18 |
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY4.47%
EPS(NY)7.53
Fwd EY4.94%
FCF(TTM)7.57
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)7.85
OCFY5.15%
SpS18.21
BVpS14.76
TBVpS14.42
PEG (NY)1.39
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 | 7.76 |
F-Score7
WACC10.92%
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.