QUALYS INC (1QLYS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1QLYS - US74758T3032 - Common Stock
108.25 EUR
+108.25 (+Infinity%)
Taking everything into account, 1QLYS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1QLYS was compared to 111 industry peers in the Software industry. 1QLYS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 1QLYS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make 1QLYS suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1QLYS had positive earnings in the past year.
1QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1QLYS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1QLYS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 18.51%, 1QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.69% of the companies in the same industry.
1QLYS has a Return On Equity of 36.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1QLYS outperforms 90.09% of its industry peers.
1QLYS's Return On Invested Capital of 28.41% is amongst the best of the industry. 1QLYS outperforms 95.50% of its industry peers.
1QLYS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 30.81%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.51% | ||
| ROE | 36.41% | ||
| ROIC | 28.41% |
ROA(3y)17.3%
ROA(5y)14.61%
ROE(3y)38.31%
ROE(5y)30.77%
ROIC(3y)30.81%
ROIC(5y)24.74%
1.3 Margins
1QLYS has a Profit Margin of 29.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1QLYS outperforms 87.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1QLYS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of 1QLYS (31.01%) is better than 89.19% of its industry peers.
1QLYS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1QLYS has a better Gross Margin (81.84%) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1QLYS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.04% | ||
| GM | 81.84% |
OM growth 3Y13.04%
OM growth 5Y6.51%
PM growth 3Y18.3%
PM growth 5Y5.81%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for 1QLYS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1QLYS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
1QLYS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
1QLYS has an Altman-Z score of 6.73. This indicates that 1QLYS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 6.73, 1QLYS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.77% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for 1QLYS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.73 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.30 indicates that 1QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.30, 1QLYS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.30 indicates that 1QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.30, 1QLYS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for 1QLYS is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1QLYS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.71%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.24% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, 1QLYS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.63% in the last year.
1QLYS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.57% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.71%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.63%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.32%
3.2 Future
1QLYS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.33% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5Y6.33%
Revenue Next Year9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y7.79%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.30, 1QLYS is valued on the expensive side.
1QLYS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1QLYS is cheaper than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1QLYS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.89), we can say 1QLYS is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.31 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1QLYS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1QLYS is cheaper than 76.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1QLYS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1QLYS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1QLYS is valued cheaper than 80.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1QLYS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of 1QLYS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.7
PEG (5Y)0.91
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for 1QLYS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
BIT:1QLYS (10/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
108.25
+108.25 (+Infinity%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.91B
Revenue(TTM)637.02M
Net Income(TTM)185.00M
Analysts66.9
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.68%
Min EPS beat(2)11.67%
Max EPS beat(2)11.69%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.64%
Min EPS beat(4)11.67%
Max EPS beat(4)16.16%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.58%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)13.91%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)12.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.96%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.1%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.04%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.31 | ||
| P/S | 7.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 18 | ||
| P/B | 8.93 | ||
| P/tB | 9.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.64 |
EPS(TTM)5.61
EY5.18%
EPS(NY)5.91
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)5.71
FCFY5.28%
OCF(TTM)6.01
OCFY5.56%
SpS15.2
BVpS12.12
TBVpS11.81
PEG (NY)2.7
PEG (5Y)0.91
Graham Number39.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.51% | ||
| ROE | 36.41% | ||
| ROCE | 33.9% | ||
| ROIC | 28.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 77.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 82.91% | ||
| OM | 31.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.04% | ||
| GM | 81.84% | ||
| FCFM | 37.6% |
ROA(3y)17.3%
ROA(5y)14.61%
ROE(3y)38.31%
ROE(5y)30.77%
ROIC(3y)30.81%
ROIC(5y)24.74%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)36.76%
ROCE(5y)29.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.36%
OM growth 3Y13.04%
OM growth 5Y6.51%
PM growth 3Y18.3%
PM growth 5Y5.81%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 117.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.73 |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)47.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.19%
Profit Quality(3y)152.97%
Profit Quality(5y)174.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.71%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
EPS Next Y7.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5Y6.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.63%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.32%
Revenue Next Year9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y7.79%
EBIT growth 1Y11.04%
EBIT growth 3Y28.76%
EBIT growth 5Y20.96%
EBIT Next Year13.34%
EBIT Next 3Y8.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y23.07%
FCF growth 3Y9.57%
FCF growth 5Y11.75%
OCF growth 1Y23.41%
OCF growth 3Y6.76%
OCF growth 5Y8.73%
QUALYS INC / 1QLYS.MI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for QUALYS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to 1QLYS.MI.
What is the valuation status of QUALYS INC (1QLYS.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to QUALYS INC (1QLYS.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of 1QLYS stock?
QUALYS INC (1QLYS.MI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for QUALYS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUALYS INC (1QLYS.MI) is expected to grow by 7.14% in the next year.