4.31 USD
+0.19 (+4.61%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to IQST. IQST was compared to 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of IQST have multiple concerns. IQST is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IQST had negative earnings in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
IQST's Return On Assets of -8.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IQST is outperformed by 86.11% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of IQST (-91.71%) is worse than 80.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IQST has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for IQST so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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
Compared to 5 years ago, IQST has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for IQST is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
IQST has an Altman-Z score of 3.09. This indicates that IQST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
IQST's Altman-Z score of 3.09 is amongst the best of the industry. IQST outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that IQST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
IQST's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IQST outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.09 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that IQST may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IQST's Current ratio of 0.99 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IQST is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
IQST has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of IQST (0.99) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
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!
IQST shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 73.47% yearly.
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
IQST is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.10% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for IQST. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for IQST!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:IQST (11/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
4.31
+0.19 (+4.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap15.56M
Revenue(TTM)283.17M
Net Income(TTM)-6.62M
Analysts82.86
Price Target18.36 (325.99%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio1.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.16 | ||
| 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
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.09 |
F-Score1
WACC10.24%
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
IQSTEL INC / IQST FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IQST stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to IQST.
Can you provide the valuation status for IQSTEL INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to IQSTEL INC (IQST). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is IQSTEL INC (IQST) stock?
IQSTEL INC (IQST) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.
How financially healthy is IQSTEL INC?
The financial health rating of IQSTEL INC (IQST) is 2 / 10.