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Taking everything into account, QLYS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QLYS was compared to 278 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes QLYS very considerable for quality investing!
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.
- QLYS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years QLYS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.33%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of QLYS (35.73%) is better than 93.53% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 29.68%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.76% 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 10.73%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.96%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- QLYS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 32.55%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- QLYS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- QLYS has a Gross Margin of 82.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 87.77% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QLYS 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 6.92 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.92, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 6.92 |
ROIC/WACC2.67
WACC11.1%
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 in line with its industry peers.
- 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 43.17% 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
- 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.
- 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 10.13% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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
- 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 Year10.33%
Revenue Next 2Y9%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.37, QLYS is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than 73.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- QLYS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.39.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of QLYS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.72. QLYS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- QLYS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of QLYS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)0.91
EPS Next 2Y10.89%
EPS Next 3Y9.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for QLYS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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 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.
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.