QURATE RETAIL INC-SERIES A (QRTEA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:QRTEA • US74915M1009

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

This QRTEA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to QRTEA. 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. QRTEA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • QRTEA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year QRTEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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

  • QRTEA has a Return On Assets (-2.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -69.77%, QRTEA is not doing good in the industry: 74.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • QRTEA has a Return On Invested Capital (6.88%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • QRTEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.54%. This is below the industry average of 9.19%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.54%) for QRTEA is below the current ROIC(6.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • QRTEA's Operating Margin of 6.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QRTEA outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
  • QRTEA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of QRTEA (35.09%) is worse than 70.97% of its industry peers.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. QRTEA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QRTEA is still creating some value.
  • QRTEA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 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.
  • The Altman-Z score of QRTEA (1.26) is worse than 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.
  • QRTEA has a Debt to FCF ratio (15.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • QRTEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 13.75. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • QRTEA's Debt to Equity ratio of 13.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QRTEA is outperformed by 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

  • 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.
  • The Current ratio of QRTEA (1.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • QRTEA has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a bad value and indicates that QRTEA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • QRTEA's Quick ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QRTEA is outperformed by 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. QRTEA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1100.00% over the past year.
  • The earnings per share for QRTEA have been decreasing by -34.09% on average. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue has decreased by -9.40% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.95% on average over the past years.
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.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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. QRTEA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 1.20 indicates a rather cheap valuation of QRTEA.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QRTEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, QRTEA is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 0.59 indicates a rather cheap valuation of QRTEA.
  • 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.
  • QRTEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.57.
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

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 87.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QRTEA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QRTEA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
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.
  • 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. QRTEA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for QRTEA!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

QRTEA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

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
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners53.6%
Inst Owner Change0%
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.