QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:QLYS - US74758T3032 - Common Stock
143.34 USD
+5.44 (+3.94%)
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. This makes QLYS very considerable for quality investing!
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.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 35.73%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.59% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS has a better Return On Invested Capital (29.68%) than 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 12.04%.
| 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 90.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
QLYS has a Operating Margin of 32.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 94.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
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.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QLYS is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for QLYS has been reduced compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.21 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QLYS has a better Altman-Z score (7.21) than 80.78% 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 | 7.21 |
ROIC/WACC2.69
WACC11.05%
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.
QLYS has a Current ratio (1.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QLYS has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.38, QLYS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.13% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.84% over the past year.
QLYS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.24% yearly.
Looking at the last year, QLYS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.13% 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)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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.33% on average per year.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.05, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.07, QLYS is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.87, QLYS is valued on the expensive side.
71.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
QLYS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
QLYS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 79.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.15 |
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)2.95
PEG (5Y)0.99
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 (11/21/2025, 2:25:57 PM)
143.34
+5.44 (+3.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner Change-3.62%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change1.22%
Market Cap5.17B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts66.9
Price Target144.19 (0.59%)
Short Float %8.68%
Short Ratio8.09
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)-0.62%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.87 | ||
| P/S | 7.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.38 | ||
| P/B | 9.77 | ||
| P/tB | 10.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.15 |
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY4.75%
EPS(NY)6.87
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)7.52
FCFY5.24%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY5.44%
SpS18.09
BVpS14.66
TBVpS14.32
PEG (NY)2.95
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number47.4
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 | 7.21 |
F-Score7
WACC11.05%
ROIC/WACC2.69
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 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.