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

USA - 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. QRTEA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


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.
QRTEA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

QRTEA has a Return On Assets of -2.57%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QRTEA outperforms 41.94% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of QRTEA (-69.77%) is worse than 74.19% of its industry peers.
QRTEA has a Return On Invested Capital (6.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QRTEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.54%. This is below the industry average of 10.38%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -200 -400 -600

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of QRTEA (6.92%) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
QRTEA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 35.09%, QRTEA is not doing good in the industry: 70.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
QRTEA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

QRTEA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
QRTEA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, QRTEA has less shares outstanding
QRTEA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
QRTEA Yearly Shares OutstandingQRTEA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.26, QRTEA is not doing good in the industry: 67.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QRTEA is 15.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take QRTEA, 15.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
QRTEA's Debt to FCF ratio of 15.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QRTEA outperforms 41.94% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 13.75 is on the high side and indicates that QRTEA has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 13.75, QRTEA is not doing good in the industry: 83.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

QRTEA has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that QRTEA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QRTEA's Current ratio of 1.22 is in line compared 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.
QRTEA has a worse Quick ratio (0.73) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
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 2015 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.
Measured over the past years, QRTEA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -34.09% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, QRTEA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.40% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, QRTEA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.95% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.53% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, QRTEA will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.97% on average per year.
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 2014 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 2014 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 1.20, the valuation of QRTEA can be described as very cheap.
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 (26.03), we can say QRTEA is valued rather cheaply.
QRTEA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 0.59.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, 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 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QRTEA is valued cheaper than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
QRTEA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QRTEA is 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

QRTEA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
QRTEA's earnings are expected to grow with 39.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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-60.54%
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap142.43M
Revenue(TTM)10.24B
Net Income(TTM)-277000000
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 of QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A (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.


What is the valuation of QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A (QRTEA) is 1.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.36.


How sustainable is the dividend of QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A (QRTEA) stock?

The dividend rating of QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A (QRTEA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -1.44%.