133.79 USD
-0.24 (-0.18%)
134.2 USD
+0.41 (+0.31%)
QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 276 industry peers in the Software industry. QLYS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. QLYS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
- In the past year QLYS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years QLYS has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years QLYS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- QLYS has a better Return On Assets (18.33%) than 94.93% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 35.73%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- QLYS has a Return On Invested Capital of 29.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 96.74% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QLYS 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
- The Profit Margin of QLYS (28.96%) is better than 89.13% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 32.55%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
- QLYS has a better Gross Margin (82.45%) than 88.04% 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
- 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
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.99 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.99, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.43% 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 | 6.99 |
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC10.99%
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 has a Quick ratio (1.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- QLYS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.24% yearly.
- 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
- QLYS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.68% yearly.
- 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
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.65, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper.
- QLYS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.75.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 76.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QLYS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.31), we can say QLYS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- QLYS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 78.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QLYS is valued cheaper than 80.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.36 |
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)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y10.89%
EPS Next 3Y9.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for QLYS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
133.79
-0.24 (-0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners102.34%
Inst Owner Change0.18%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change0.33%
Market Cap4.80B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts68
Price Target146.19 (9.27%)
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)0.67%
PT rev (3m)0.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.75 | ||
| P/S | 7.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.05 | ||
| P/B | 9.06 | ||
| P/tB | 9.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.36 |
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY5.09%
EPS(NY)7.54
Fwd EY5.63%
FCF(TTM)7.57
FCFY5.66%
OCF(TTM)7.85
OCFY5.87%
SpS18.21
BVpS14.76
TBVpS14.42
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.92
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 | 6.99 |
F-Score7
WACC10.99%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for QUALYS INC?
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.
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.