134.57 USD
+0.78 (+0.58%)
134.57 USD
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Overall QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated QLYS against 276 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, QLYS could be worth investigating further 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.
- In the past 5 years QLYS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- QLYS has a Return On Assets of 18.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 94.93% of its industry peers.
- QLYS has a Return On Equity of 35.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 93.48% of its industry peers.
- QLYS's Return On Invested Capital of 29.68% is amongst the best of the industry. QLYS outperforms 96.74% 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 10.78%.
| 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 89.13% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of QLYS (32.55%) is better than 94.20% of its industry peers.
- QLYS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- QLYS's Gross Margin of 82.45% is amongst the best of the industry. QLYS outperforms 88.04% 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.
- 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.
- QLYS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.99 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- QLYS has a better Altman-Z score (6.99) 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 | 6.99 |
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC11.01%
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 of 1.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QLYS outperforms 42.03% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- QLYS has a Quick ratio (1.38) which 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
- 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.
- QLYS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.13%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
- QLYS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.14%
EPS Next 2Y10.89%
EPS Next 3Y9.32%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue Next Year10.32%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y8.23%
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 19.76 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QLYS.
- 75.00% 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 27.47, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.85 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QLYS.
- 76.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- QLYS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.26.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QLYS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.36 |
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)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y10.89%
EPS Next 3Y9.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- QLYS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
134.57
+0.78 (+0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners102.34%
Inst Owner Change0.18%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change0.33%
Market Cap4.83B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts68
Price Target146.19 (8.63%)
Short Float %9.02%
Short Ratio7.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)0.67%
PT rev (3m)0.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.85 | ||
| P/S | 7.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.14 | ||
| P/B | 9.12 | ||
| P/tB | 9.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.36 |
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY5.06%
EPS(NY)7.54
Fwd EY5.6%
FCF(TTM)7.57
FCFY5.62%
OCF(TTM)7.85
OCFY5.83%
SpS18.21
BVpS14.76
TBVpS14.42
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.93
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 | 6.99 |
F-Score7
WACC11.01%
ROIC/WACC2.7
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 Y16.14%
EPS Next 2Y10.89%
EPS Next 3Y9.32%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
Revenue Next Year10.32%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y8.23%
Revenue Next 5Y8.64%
EBIT growth 1Y18.56%
EBIT growth 3Y28.76%
EBIT growth 5Y20.96%
EBIT Next Year22.32%
EBIT Next 3Y11.17%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for QUALYS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.
What is the expected EPS growth for QUALYS INC (QLYS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUALYS INC (QLYS) is expected to grow by 16.14% in the next year.