QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:QLYS - US74758T3032 - Common Stock
137.85 USD
-0.7 (-0.51%)
Overall QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated QLYS 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. With these ratings, QLYS could be worth investigating further 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
The Return On Assets of QLYS (18.33%) is better than 93.59% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a better Return On Equity (35.73%) than 93.59% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Return On Invested Capital of 29.68% is amongst the best of the industry. QLYS outperforms 96.44% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QLYS is significantly above the industry average of 12.08%.
| 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 90.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.55%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 82.45%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for QLYS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, QLYS has less shares outstanding
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 7.24 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.24, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.07% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 7.24 |
ROIC/WACC2.68
WACC11.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.38, QLYS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.42% 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 43.77% 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
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 a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.33% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.79% on average over the next years.
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.24, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
72.95% 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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.08, QLYS is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.17% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QLYS to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.98), we can say QLYS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QLYS is valued cheaper than 80.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.25 |
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)2.83
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QLYS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:QLYS (11/19/2025, 11:02:24 AM)
137.85
-0.7 (-0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner Change-3.62%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change1.22%
Market Cap4.98B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts66.9
Price Target144.19 (4.6%)
Short Float %8.68%
Short Ratio8.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.08 | ||
| P/S | 7.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.68 | ||
| P/B | 9.4 | ||
| P/tB | 9.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.25 |
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)6.87
Fwd EY4.98%
FCF(TTM)7.52
FCFY5.45%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY5.66%
SpS18.09
BVpS14.66
TBVpS14.32
PEG (NY)2.83
PEG (5Y)0.95
Graham Number47.4
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 | 7.24 |
F-Score7
WACC11.06%
ROIC/WACC2.68
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.