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IQSTEL INC (IQST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:IQST - US46265G2066 - Common Stock

6 USD
-0.08 (-1.32%)
Last: 10/21/2025, 10:38:35 AM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall IQST gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated IQST against 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of IQST have multiple concerns. IQST is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IQST has reported negative net income.
IQST had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years IQST always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years IQST always reported negative operating cash flow.
IQST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIQST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2M -4M -6M

1.2 Ratios

IQST has a Return On Assets of -8.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: IQST underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
IQST has a worse Return On Equity (-91.71%) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.38%
ROE -91.71%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-21.03%
ROA(5y)-43.18%
ROE(3y)-66.26%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
IQST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIQST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 2.90%, IQST is doing worse than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
IQST's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for IQST so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 2.9%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.29%
GM growth 5Y-7.56%
IQST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIQST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20 -30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

IQST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, IQST has more shares outstanding
IQST has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IQST is higher compared to a year ago.
IQST Yearly Shares OutstandingIQST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M
IQST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIQST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.15 indicates that IQST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
IQST's Altman-Z score of 3.15 is amongst the best of the industry. IQST outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
IQST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating IQST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
IQST has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.15
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.81%
IQST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIQST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2M -2M 4M -4M 6M 8M

2.3 Liquidity

IQST has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that IQST is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.99, IQST is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that IQST may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IQST's Quick ratio of 0.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IQST outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
IQST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIQST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IQST shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -291.78%.
The Revenue has grown by 95.96% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, IQST shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 73.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-291.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)95.96%
Revenue growth 3Y63.58%
Revenue growth 5Y73.47%
Sales Q2Q%109.24%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.10% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
IQST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y41.97%
EPS Next 2Y36.87%
EPS Next 3Y25.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.05%
Revenue Next 2Y21.18%
Revenue Next 3Y17.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
IQST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIQST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
IQST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIQST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2025 2026 2027 -0.5 -1 -1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

IQST reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for IQST. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
IQST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIQST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 100 200 300 400 500

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
IQST Per share dataIQST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IQST's earnings are expected to grow with 25.10% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.87%
EPS Next 3Y25.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for IQST!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

IQSTEL INC

NASDAQ:IQST (10/21/2025, 10:38:35 AM)

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-0.08 (-1.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12
Inst Owners3.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap21.66M
Analysts82.86
Price Target18.36 (206%)
Short Float %4.17%
Short Ratio1.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-24.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.08
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.86
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.68
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.85
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.81
OCFYN/A
SpS78.44
BVpS2
TBVpS-1.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.38%
ROE -91.71%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 2.9%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-21.03%
ROA(5y)-43.18%
ROE(3y)-66.26%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.29%
GM growth 5Y-7.56%
F-Score1
Asset Turnover3.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 30.35%
Cap/Sales 0.05%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
Altman-Z 3.15
F-Score1
WACC9.81%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)97.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)135.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.18%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-291.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2300%
EPS Next Y41.97%
EPS Next 2Y36.87%
EPS Next 3Y25.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)95.96%
Revenue growth 3Y63.58%
Revenue growth 5Y73.47%
Sales Q2Q%109.24%
Revenue Next Year21.05%
Revenue Next 2Y21.18%
Revenue Next 3Y17.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-844.69%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year511.99%
EBIT Next 3Y152.86%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-80.87%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-97.49%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A