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QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:QLYS - US74758T3032 - Common Stock

143.57 USD
+0.25 (+0.17%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:19:07 PM
143.57 USD
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After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:19:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 281 industry peers in the Software industry. QLYS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. QLYS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make QLYS suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years QLYS has always been profitable.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
QLYS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQLYS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.33%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.59% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS's Return On Equity of 35.73% is amongst the best of the industry. QLYS outperforms 93.59% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 29.68%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.44% 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 12.07%.
Industry RankSector 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%
QLYS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQLYS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

QLYS has a better Profit Margin (28.96%) than 90.39% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QLYS has a Operating Margin of 32.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 94.31% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QLYS has a better Gross Margin (82.45%) than 88.61% 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 RankSector 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%
QLYS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQLYS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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
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.
QLYS Yearly Shares OutstandingQLYS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
QLYS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQLYS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.45 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QLYS has a better Altman-Z score (7.45) than 81.14% of its industry peers.
QLYS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.45
ROIC/WACC2.71
WACC10.97%
QLYS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQLYS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QLYS has a Current ratio (1.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.38, QLYS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.77% of the companies in the same 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.38
QLYS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQLYS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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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.
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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.33% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, QLYS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.79% on average per year.
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

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.
QLYS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQLYS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
QLYS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQLYS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.08, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of QLYS.
73.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
QLYS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.91, QLYS is valued on the expensive side.
QLYS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 70.82% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.08
Fwd PE 20.91
QLYS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQLYS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

QLYS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 79.00% of the companies in the same industry.
80.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.1
EV/EBITDA 20.05
QLYS Per share dataQLYS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of QLYS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.95
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for QLYS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

QUALYS INC

NASDAQ:QLYS (11/14/2025, 8:19:07 PM)

After market: 143.57 0 (0%)

143.57

+0.25 (+0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner Change-3.62%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change1.22%
Market Cap5.18B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts66.9
Price Target144.19 (0.43%)
Short Float %8.97%
Short Ratio10.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 21.08
Fwd PE 20.91
P/S 7.94
P/FCF 19.1
P/OCF 18.41
P/B 9.79
P/tB 10.02
EV/EBITDA 20.05
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)6.87
Fwd EY4.78%
FCF(TTM)7.52
FCFY5.24%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY5.43%
SpS18.09
BVpS14.66
TBVpS14.32
PEG (NY)2.95
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number47.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 7.45
F-Score7
WACC10.97%
ROIC/WACC2.71
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 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.