146.67 USD
+3.51 (+2.45%)
Taking everything into account, QLYS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QLYS was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. QLYS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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!.
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.
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 93.59% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a better Return On Equity (35.73%) than 93.24% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Return On Invested Capital of 29.68% is amongst the best of the industry. QLYS outperforms 96.44% 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 12.03%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of QLYS (28.96%) is better than 89.68% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QLYS has a better Operating Margin (32.55%) than 94.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of QLYS (82.45%) is better than 88.26% 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 | 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, QLYS has less shares outstanding
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
QLYS has an Altman-Z score of 7.39. This indicates that QLYS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
QLYS has a better Altman-Z score (7.39) than 80.43% 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 | 7.39 |
ROIC/WACC2.75
WACC10.78%
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 42.70% 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.
QLYS has a Quick ratio of 1.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QLYS outperforms 43.06% 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 | 1.38 | ||
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.24% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 10.13% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, QLYS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.68% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.64% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y7.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue Next Year9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
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.
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
QLYS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.54.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 71.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QLYS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say QLYS is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, 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 70.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. QLYS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 77.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
79.00% 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 | 19.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.83 |
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)3.02
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for QLYS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:QLYS (12/2/2025, 11:42:20 AM)
146.67
+3.51 (+2.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner Change-2.6%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap5.26B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts66.9
Price Target143.94 (-1.86%)
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)-0.79%
PT rev (3m)-1.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)16.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.36 | ||
| P/S | 8.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.69 | ||
| P/B | 9.93 | ||
| P/tB | 10.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.83 |
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY4.64%
EPS(NY)6.87
Fwd EY4.68%
FCF(TTM)7.57
FCFY5.16%
OCF(TTM)7.85
OCFY5.35%
SpS18.21
BVpS14.76
TBVpS14.42
PEG (NY)3.02
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 | 7.39 |
F-Score7
WACC10.78%
ROIC/WACC2.75
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 5Y8.68%
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 5Y8.64%
EBIT growth 1Y18.56%
EBIT growth 3Y28.76%
EBIT growth 5Y20.96%
EBIT Next Year13.34%
EBIT Next 3Y8.78%
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 4 / 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.