QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:QUAD - US7473011093 - Common Stock
6.07 USD
+0.13 (+2.19%)
Taking everything into account, QUAD scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QUAD was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are concerns on the financial health of QUAD while its profitability can be described as average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on QUAD.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QUAD had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year QUAD had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: QUAD reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years QUAD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
QUAD has a worse Return On Assets (-1.15%) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
QUAD has a worse Return On Equity (-16.44%) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.73%, QUAD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QUAD is in line with the industry average of 10.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.93%) for QUAD is below the current ROIC(13.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.15% | ||
| ROE | -16.44% | ||
| ROIC | 13.73% |
ROA(3y)-2.35%
ROA(5y)-2.34%
ROE(3y)-47.66%
ROE(5y)-53.58%
ROIC(3y)11.93%
ROIC(5y)9.63%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of QUAD (4.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QUAD has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.64%, QUAD is doing worse than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QUAD has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.64% |
OM growth 3Y15.32%
OM growth 5Y7.39%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.04%
GM growth 5Y3.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
QUAD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
QUAD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, QUAD has less shares outstanding
QUAD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.81, we must say that QUAD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QUAD has a Altman-Z score (1.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QUAD has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.21. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as QUAD would need 6.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
QUAD's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QUAD outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.85 is on the high side and indicates that QUAD has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.85, QUAD is doing worse than 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC10.6%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that QUAD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.92, QUAD is not doing good in the industry: 76.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that QUAD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
QUAD has a worse Quick ratio (0.64) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 71.43% over the past year.
QUAD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 28.47% yearly.
QUAD shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.94%.
Measured over the past years, QUAD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.39% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)71.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y28.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.39%
Sales Q2Q%-9.82%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, QUAD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.62% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.96%
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.78%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.32, the valuation of QUAD can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QUAD is valued cheaper than 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
QUAD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.31, the valuation of QUAD can be described as very cheap.
97.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QUAD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.09, QUAD is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
QUAD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QUAD is cheaper than 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
QUAD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QUAD is cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QUAD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
QUAD's earnings are expected to grow with 16.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.08%, QUAD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
QUAD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.44. QUAD pays more dividend than 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
QUAD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.08% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QUAD decreases each year by -30.13%.
QUAD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
QUAD has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-84.62%
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:QUAD (10/28/2025, 1:58:22 PM)
6.07
+0.13 (+2.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners58.59%
Inst Owner Change-0.81%
Ins Owners12.97%
Ins Owner Change0.81%
Market Cap306.35M
Revenue(TTM)2.58B
Net Income(TTM)-14300000
Analysts85
Price Target9.49 (56.34%)
Short Float %5.99%
Short Ratio8.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.13%
DP-84.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)64.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)130.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)32.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.33%
Max EPS beat(4)130.68%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)81.34%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.92%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.53 | ||
| P/B | 3.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY15.82%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY18.82%
FCF(TTM)1.45
FCFY23.93%
OCF(TTM)2.4
OCFY39.59%
SpS51.21
BVpS1.72
TBVpS-0.73
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)0.22
Graham Number6.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.15% | ||
| ROE | -16.44% | ||
| ROCE | 17.38% | ||
| ROIC | 13.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.85% | ||
| OM | 4.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.64% | ||
| FCFM | 2.84% |
ROA(3y)-2.35%
ROA(5y)-2.34%
ROE(3y)-47.66%
ROE(5y)-53.58%
ROIC(3y)11.93%
ROIC(5y)9.63%
ROICexc(3y)12.58%
ROICexc(5y)10.42%
ROICexgc(3y)15.34%
ROICexgc(5y)12.79%
ROCE(3y)15.1%
ROCE(5y)12.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.03%
OM growth 3Y15.32%
OM growth 5Y7.39%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.04%
GM growth 5Y3.09%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
F-Score7
WACC10.6%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)51.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)71.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y28.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y15.96%
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.39%
Sales Q2Q%-9.82%
Revenue Next Year-9.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.78%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.74%
EBIT growth 3Y11.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.55%
EBIT Next Year367.97%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-31.11%
FCF growth 3Y-13.65%
FCF growth 5Y4.59%
OCF growth 1Y-32.01%
OCF growth 3Y-6.13%
OCF growth 5Y-6.2%
QUAD GRAPHICS INC / QUAD FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to QUAD.
What is the valuation status of QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) stock?
QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for QUAD stock?
The financial health rating of QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for QUAD stock?
The dividend rating of QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -84.62%.