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QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:QLYS - US74758T3032 - Common Stock

133.46 USD
-2.19 (-1.61%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 8:10:31 PM
133.46 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/12/2025, 8:10:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 280 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making QLYS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. QLYS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes QLYS very considerable for quality investing!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

QLYS had positive earnings in the past year.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years QLYS has 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

QLYS has a better Return On Assets (18.51%) than 94.29% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 36.41%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 28.41%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QLYS is significantly above the industry average of 11.85%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.51%
ROE 36.41%
ROIC 28.41%
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 Profit Margin of 29.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 90.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
QLYS has a better Operating Margin (31.01%) than 93.57% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.84%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QLYS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.01%
PM (TTM) 29.04%
GM 81.84%
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

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.
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.
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 7.07 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of QLYS (7.07) is better than 77.50% 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 7.07
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC11%
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 1.30 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QLYS's Current ratio of 1.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QLYS outperforms 42.14% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. 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 (1.30) which is in line with 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.3
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 10.71% over the past year.
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 9.63% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)10.71%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.63%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.32%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.33% on average over the next years.
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 Y6.35%
EPS Next 2Y5.51%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
EPS Next 5Y6.33%
Revenue Next Year9.09%
Revenue Next 2Y7.85%
Revenue Next 3Y7.42%
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QLYS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 76.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
QLYS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.56 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QLYS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.73. QLYS is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.5
Fwd PE 19.56
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QLYS is valued cheaper than 80.36% of the companies in the same industry.
80.36% 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 20.12
EV/EBITDA 19.95
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.
QLYS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.23
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y5.51%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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QUALYS INC

NASDAQ:QLYS (9/12/2025, 8:10:31 PM)

After market: 133.46 0 (0%)

133.46

-2.19 (-1.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners98.46%
Inst Owner Change-0.72%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-0.62%
Market Cap4.82B
Analysts66.9
Price Target145.5 (9.02%)
Short Float %7.99%
Short Ratio8.74
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)11.68%
Min EPS beat(2)11.67%
Max EPS beat(2)11.69%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.64%
Min EPS beat(4)11.67%
Max EPS beat(4)16.16%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.58%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)13.91%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)12.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.96%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.11%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.04%
PT rev (1m)3.37%
PT rev (3m)3.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.5
Fwd PE 19.56
P/S 7.56
P/FCF 20.12
P/OCF 19.11
P/B 9.48
P/tB 9.73
EV/EBITDA 19.95
EPS(TTM)6.51
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)6.82
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)6.63
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)6.98
OCFY5.23%
SpS17.65
BVpS14.08
TBVpS13.72
PEG (NY)3.23
PEG (5Y)0.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.51%
ROE 36.41%
ROCE 33.9%
ROIC 28.41%
ROICexc 77.85%
ROICexgc 82.91%
OM 31.01%
PM (TTM) 29.04%
GM 81.84%
FCFM 37.6%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.17%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 75.81%
Cap/Sales 1.98%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 117.72%
Profit Quality 129.46%
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.3
Altman-Z 7.07
F-Score6
WACC11%
ROIC/WACC2.58
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)10.71%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
EPS Next Y6.35%
EPS Next 2Y5.51%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
EPS Next 5Y6.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.63%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.32%
Revenue Next Year9.09%
Revenue Next 2Y7.85%
Revenue Next 3Y7.42%
Revenue Next 5Y7.79%
EBIT growth 1Y11.04%
EBIT growth 3Y28.76%
EBIT growth 5Y20.96%
EBIT Next Year12.34%
EBIT Next 3Y8.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y23.07%
FCF growth 3Y9.57%
FCF growth 5Y11.75%
OCF growth 1Y23.41%
OCF growth 3Y6.76%
OCF growth 5Y8.73%