QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:QUAD - US7473011093 - Common Stock
6.34 USD
-0.08 (-1.25%)
6.27 USD
-0.07 (-1.1%)
Taking everything into account, QUAD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QUAD was compared to 80 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
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.
- QUAD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- QUAD has a Return On Assets (1.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- QUAD's Return On Equity of 21.30% is amongst the best of the industry. QUAD outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.24%, QUAD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.75% 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 10.54%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 0.82% is in line compared 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 Gross Margin of 21.86%. This is in the lower half of the industry: QUAD underperforms 70.00% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QUAD is still 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that QUAD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.75, QUAD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same 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.
- 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 4.49. This is amonst the worse of the industry: QUAD underperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC10.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- QUAD has a Current 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 worse Current ratio (0.98) than 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.65. This is amonst the worse of the industry: QUAD underperforms 83.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- QUAD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 42.25%, which is quite impressive.
- 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.
- 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 17.14% on average per year.
- 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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.28, the valuation of QUAD can be described as very cheap.
- 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 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.50, the valuation of QUAD can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QUAD is valued cheaper than 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- QUAD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- QUAD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QUAD is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- 97.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QUAD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.86 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of QUAD may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as QUAD's earnings are expected to grow with 17.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- QUAD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.67%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.84, QUAD pays a better dividend. On top of this QUAD pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- QUAD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
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
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-0.08 (-1.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners58.93%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners12.78%
Ins Owner Change12.66%
Market Cap322.58M
Revenue(TTM)2.50B
Net Income(TTM)20.60M
Analysts85
Price Target8.36 (31.86%)
Short Float %6.4%
Short Ratio8.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
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 | 6.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.92 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.86 |
EPS(TTM)1.01
EY15.93%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY18.18%
FCF(TTM)1.23
FCFY19.38%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY34.26%
SpS49.09
BVpS1.9
TBVpS-0.51
PEG (NY)0.28
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 | 1.75 |
F-Score7
WACC10.6%
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%.