QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:QUAD - US7473011093 - Common Stock
5.5243 USD
+0.22 (+4.23%)
Taking everything into account, QUAD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QUAD was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While QUAD is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. QUAD scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QUAD was profitable.
QUAD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: QUAD reported negative net income in multiple years.
QUAD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.62%, QUAD is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.30%, QUAD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.24%, QUAD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QUAD is in line with the industry average of 10.48%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.93%) for QUAD is below the current ROIC(13.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.62% | ||
| ROE | 21.3% | ||
| ROIC | 13.24% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 0.82%, QUAD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.89%, QUAD is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QUAD has grown nicely.
QUAD has a Gross Margin of 21.86%. This is in the lower half of the industry: QUAD underperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
QUAD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.82% | ||
| GM | 21.86% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QUAD is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, QUAD has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, QUAD has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, QUAD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
QUAD has an Altman-Z score of 1.72. This is a bad value and indicates that QUAD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of QUAD (1.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QUAD is 7.54, which is on the high side as it means it would take QUAD, 7.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
QUAD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.54. This is in the better half of the industry: QUAD outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.49 is on the high side and indicates that QUAD has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of QUAD (4.49) is worse than 84.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC10.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that QUAD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
QUAD's Current ratio of 0.98 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QUAD is outperformed by 74.39% of its industry peers.
QUAD has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that QUAD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QUAD has a Quick ratio of 0.65. This is amonst the worse of the industry: QUAD underperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 42.25% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, QUAD shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 28.47% on average per year.
QUAD shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.23%.
QUAD shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y28.47%
EPS Q2Q%19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.39%
Sales Q2Q%-12.86%
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 17.91% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.61%
EPS Next 2Y17.91%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.91%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.47, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of QUAD.
95.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QUAD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
QUAD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.07.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.73 indicates a rather cheap valuation of QUAD.
97.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QUAD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
QUAD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.08.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QUAD indicates a rather cheap valuation: QUAD is cheaper than 95.12% of the companies listed 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 | 4.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
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.
QUAD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as QUAD's earnings are expected to grow with 17.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y17.91%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, QUAD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
QUAD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.55. QUAD pays more dividend than 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, QUAD pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
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
64.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QUAD. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.56%
EPS Next 2Y17.91%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:QUAD (11/21/2025, 3:43:50 PM)
5.5243
+0.22 (+4.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners58.59%
Inst Owner Change0.2%
Ins Owners12.97%
Ins Owner Change1.1%
Market Cap278.81M
Revenue(TTM)2.50B
Net Income(TTM)20.60M
Analysts85
Price Target9.49 (71.79%)
Short Float %6.46%
Short Ratio8.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.13%
DP64.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)12.56%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)33.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.33%
Max EPS beat(4)130.68%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)80.44%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.02%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.92%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.1%
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)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.52 | ||
| P/B | 2.88 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.01
EY18.28%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY21.14%
FCF(TTM)1.24
FCFY22.42%
OCF(TTM)2.19
OCFY39.63%
SpS49.49
BVpS1.92
TBVpS-0.51
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.19
Graham Number6.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.62% | ||
| ROE | 21.3% | ||
| ROCE | 16.77% | ||
| ROIC | 13.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.09% | ||
| OM | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.82% | ||
| GM | 21.86% | ||
| FCFM | 2.5% |
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 Turnover1.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.92% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 303.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
F-Score7
WACC10.72%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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)42.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y28.47%
EPS Q2Q%19.23%
EPS Next Y19.61%
EPS Next 2Y17.91%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.39%
Sales Q2Q%-12.86%
Revenue Next Year-9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.91%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.62%
EBIT growth 3Y11.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.55%
EBIT Next Year367.97%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-59.86%
FCF growth 3Y-13.65%
FCF growth 5Y4.59%
OCF growth 1Y-51.11%
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 5 / 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 6 / 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 64.56%.