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QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A (QRTEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:QRTEA - US74915M1009 - Common Stock

0.3588 USD
0 (-0.33%)
Last: 2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM
0.367 USD
+0.01 (+2.29%)
After Hours: 2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, QRTEA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QRTEA was compared to 30 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of QRTEA have multiple concerns. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on QRTEA.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

QRTEA had positive earnings in the past year.
QRTEA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years QRTEA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years QRTEA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
QRTEA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQRTEA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.57%, QRTEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
QRTEA has a worse Return On Equity (-69.77%) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.88%, QRTEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QRTEA is below the industry average of 9.29%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.88%) for QRTEA is above the 3 year average (6.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.57%
ROE -69.77%
ROIC 6.88%
ROA(3y)-6.6%
ROA(5y)-3.07%
ROE(3y)-218.45%
ROE(5y)-126.26%
ROIC(3y)6.54%
ROIC(5y)7.55%
QRTEA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQRTEA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -200 -400 -600

1.3 Margins

With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.92%, QRTEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QRTEA has declined.
The Gross Margin of QRTEA (35.09%) is worse than 70.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QRTEA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.92%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.09%
OM growth 3Y-20.24%
OM growth 5Y-10.22%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
QRTEA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQRTEA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QRTEA is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, QRTEA has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for QRTEA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
QRTEA Yearly Shares OutstandingQRTEA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M
QRTEA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQRTEA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that QRTEA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QRTEA has a Altman-Z score of 1.26. This is in the lower half of the industry: QRTEA underperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
QRTEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as QRTEA would need 15.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 15.29, QRTEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 13.75 is on the high side and indicates that QRTEA has dependencies on debt financing.
QRTEA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 13.75. This is amonst the worse of the industry: QRTEA underperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 13.75
Debt/FCF 15.29
Altman-Z 1.26
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC5.44%
QRTEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQRTEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that QRTEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QRTEA has a Current ratio of 1.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QRTEA outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that QRTEA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.73, QRTEA is doing worse than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 0.73
QRTEA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQRTEA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

QRTEA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1100.00%, which is quite impressive.
QRTEA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -34.09% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.40% in the past year.
QRTEA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1100%
EPS 3Y-56.77%
EPS 5Y-34.09%
EPS Q2Q%-160%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.95%
Sales Q2Q%-5.45%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, QRTEA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 39.53% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.97% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y45.49%
EPS Next 2Y59.8%
EPS Next 3Y39.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
QRTEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQRTEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5B 10B
QRTEA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQRTEA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 1.20 indicates a rather cheap valuation of QRTEA.
96.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QRTEA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QRTEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.60), we can say QRTEA is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 0.59, the valuation of QRTEA can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QRTEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: QRTEA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QRTEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say QRTEA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.2
Fwd PE 0.59
QRTEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQRTEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QRTEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QRTEA is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.34
EV/EBITDA 5.11
QRTEA Per share dataQRTEA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as QRTEA's earnings are expected to grow with 39.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.8%
EPS Next 3Y39.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

QRTEA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A

NASDAQ:QRTEA (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 0.367 +0.01 (+2.29%)

0.3588

0 (-0.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)02-27 2025-02-27/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2025-05-06
Inst Owners53.6%
Inst Owner Change-61.03%
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap142.43M
Revenue(TTM)10.24B
Net Income(TTM)-277.00M
Analysts40
Price Target0.65 (81.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-1.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-63.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-163.32%
Max EPS beat(2)36.74%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-163.32%
Max EPS beat(4)64.3%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.99%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-36.91%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-20.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.86%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.86%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.37%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.24%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.65%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.2
Fwd PE 0.59
P/S 0.01
P/FCF 0.34
P/OCF 0.23
P/B 0.36
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.11
EPS(TTM)0.3
EY83.61%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY170.81%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY290.68%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY442.34%
SpS25.79
BVpS1
TBVpS-14.9
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.57%
ROE -69.77%
ROCE 8.71%
ROIC 6.88%
ROICexc 7.71%
ROICexgc 59.44%
OM 6.92%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.09%
FCFM 4.04%
ROA(3y)-6.6%
ROA(5y)-3.07%
ROE(3y)-218.45%
ROE(5y)-126.26%
ROIC(3y)6.54%
ROIC(5y)7.55%
ROICexc(3y)7.2%
ROICexc(5y)8.17%
ROICexgc(3y)53.63%
ROICexgc(5y)70.7%
ROCE(3y)8.27%
ROCE(5y)9.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-34.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-14.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-20.24%
OM growth 5Y-10.22%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 13.75
Debt/FCF 15.29
Debt/EBITDA 4.98
Cap/Depr 55.67%
Cap/Sales 2.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 57.48%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 0.73
Altman-Z 1.26
F-Score4
WACC5.44%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)52.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1100%
EPS 3Y-56.77%
EPS 5Y-34.09%
EPS Q2Q%-160%
EPS Next Y45.49%
EPS Next 2Y59.8%
EPS Next 3Y39.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.95%
Sales Q2Q%-5.45%
Revenue Next Year-8.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.9%
EBIT growth 5Y-14.67%
EBIT Next Year28.56%
EBIT Next 3Y7.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y82.38%
FCF growth 3Y-32.07%
FCF growth 5Y-7.14%
OCF growth 1Y33.19%
OCF growth 3Y-27.93%
OCF growth 5Y-6.31%

QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A / QRTEA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for QRTEA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to QRTEA.


What is the valuation status for QRTEA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A (QRTEA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of QRTEA stock?

QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A (QRTEA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A?

The financial health rating of QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A (QRTEA) is 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A (QRTEA) is expected to grow by 45.49% in the next year.