QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:QUAD - US7473011093 - Common Stock
6.22 USD
+0.02 (+0.32%)
Overall QUAD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated QUAD against 80 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. QUAD may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QUAD had positive earnings in the past year.
QUAD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years QUAD reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years QUAD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
QUAD has a Return On Assets (1.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.30%, QUAD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of QUAD (13.24%) is better than 83.75% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QUAD is in line with the industry average of 10.54%.
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
QUAD has a Profit Margin of 0.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QUAD outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
QUAD has a Operating Margin (4.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QUAD has grown nicely.
QUAD has a worse Gross Margin (21.86%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QUAD has grown nicely.
| 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
QUAD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, QUAD has more shares outstanding
QUAD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for QUAD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
QUAD has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that QUAD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.74, QUAD is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QUAD has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.54. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as QUAD would need 7.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.54, QUAD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.49 is on the high side and indicates that QUAD has dependencies on debt financing.
QUAD has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.49) than 86.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC10.59%
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 76.25% 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's Quick ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QUAD is outperformed by 83.75% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 28.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, QUAD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.23% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.39% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -6.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y22.64%
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.32%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
QUAD is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.16.
QUAD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QUAD is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
QUAD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.40, the valuation of QUAD can be described as very cheap.
97.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QUAD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
QUAD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QUAD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QUAD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.81 |
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.
QUAD's earnings are expected to grow with 17.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QUAD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.87%, which is a nice return.
QUAD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.88. QUAD pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, QUAD pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.87% |
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 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:QUAD (1/13/2026, 11:49:33 AM)
6.22
+0.02 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners58.93%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners12.78%
Ins Owner Change12.66%
Market Cap316.47M
Revenue(TTM)2.50B
Net Income(TTM)20.60M
Analysts85
Price Target8.36 (34.41%)
Short Float %6.4%
Short Ratio8.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.13%
DP64.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)-11.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.86 | ||
| P/B | 3.27 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.81 |
EPS(TTM)1.01
EY16.24%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY18.53%
FCF(TTM)1.23
FCFY19.75%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY34.92%
SpS49.09
BVpS1.9
TBVpS-0.51
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)0.22
Graham Number6.57
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 | 1.74 |
F-Score7
WACC10.59%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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 Y22.64%
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
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-9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.62%
EBIT growth 3Y11.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.55%
EBIT Next Year366.32%
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 for 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.
What is the financial health of QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) stock?
The financial health rating of QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) is 2 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) stock?
The dividend rating of QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 64.56%.