134.57 USD
-2.77 (-2.02%)
134.57 USD
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Taking everything into account, QLYS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QLYS was compared to 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. These ratings could make QLYS a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QLYS was profitable.
In the past year QLYS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years QLYS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years QLYS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
QLYS's Return On Assets of 18.33% is amongst the best of 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of QLYS (29.68%) is better than 96.74% of its industry peers.
QLYS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 30.81%. This 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
QLYS has a better Profit Margin (28.96%) than 89.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
QLYS has a better Operating Margin (32.55%) than 94.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.45%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.04% 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 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QLYS 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.
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
QLYS has an Altman-Z score of 7.14. This indicates that QLYS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
QLYS's Altman-Z score of 7.14 is amongst the best of the industry. QLYS outperforms 81.52% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.14 |
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC11%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.38, QLYS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.03% of the companies in the same 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.
QLYS's Quick ratio of 1.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QLYS outperforms 42.75% 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.
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%.
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 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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.76, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of QLYS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than 74.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.84, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.85, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
QLYS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 77.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.40, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
QLYS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QLYS is valued cheaper than 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QLYS's 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
-2.77 (-2.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.23%
Inst Owner Change-2.6%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change0.25%
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)1.56%
PT rev (3m)0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.13%
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 | 18.92 |
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 | 7.14 |
F-Score7
WACC11%
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.
What is the valuation status of QUALYS INC (QLYS) stock?
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.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for QLYS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUALYS INC (QLYS) is expected to grow by 16.14% in the next year.