Q.BEYOND AG (QBY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:QBY - DE0005137004 - Common Stock
0.736 EUR
+0.03 (+3.95%)
Overall QBY gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated QBY against 77 industry peers in the IT Services industry. The financial health of QBY is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. QBY has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QBY had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year QBY had a positive cash flow from operations.
QBY had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: QBY reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
QBY's Return On Assets of -1.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QBY is outperformed by 74.03% of its industry peers.
QBY has a Return On Equity of -1.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: QBY underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of QBY (0.97%) is worse than 74.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.3% | ||
| ROE | -1.96% | ||
| ROIC | 0.97% |
ROA(3y)-11.75%
ROA(5y)-8.16%
ROE(3y)-17.38%
ROE(5y)-12.02%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of QBY (0.79%) is worse than 75.32% of its industry peers.
QBY's Gross Margin of 13.35% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QBY is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
QBY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.35% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.27%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QBY is destroying value.
QBY has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, QBY has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for QBY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.17, we must say that QBY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of QBY (1.17) is worse than 74.03% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QBY is 42.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take QBY, 42.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
QBY has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (42.08) than 74.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that QBY is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of QBY (0.09) is better than 83.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 42.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.57 indicates that QBY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
QBY has a better Current ratio (2.57) than 94.81% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.56 indicates that QBY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.56, QBY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QBY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 81.09%, which is quite impressive.
QBY shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.43%.
QBY shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)81.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%139%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y7.47%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%-7.27%
3.2 Future
QBY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 55.36% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.84% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y141.67%
EPS Next 2Y75.59%
EPS Next 3Y55.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.19%
Revenue Next 2Y0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.99%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
QBY reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.42 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QBY.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as QBY.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QBY to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say QBY is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QBY indicates a rather cheap valuation: QBY is cheaper than 87.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
74.03% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QBY, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 279.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QBY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
QBY's earnings are expected to grow with 55.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y75.59%
EPS Next 3Y55.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QBY does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:QBY (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.736
+0.03 (+3.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners25.48%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap91.69M
Revenue(TTM)185.61M
Net Income(TTM)-1.81M
Analysts85.71
Price Target1.25 (69.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
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)-3.29%
PT rev (3m)-3.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 279.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.64 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 1.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.75 |
EPS(TTM)-0.01
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.03
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)0
FCFY0.36%
OCF(TTM)0.03
OCFY3.62%
SpS1.49
BVpS0.74
TBVpS0.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.3% | ||
| ROE | -1.96% | ||
| ROCE | 1.38% | ||
| ROIC | 0.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.15% | ||
| OM | 0.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.35% | ||
| FCFM | 0.18% |
ROA(3y)-11.75%
ROA(5y)-8.16%
ROE(3y)-17.38%
ROE(5y)-12.02%
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 3Y-0.27%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 42.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 26.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 25.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
F-Score6
WACC6.66%
ROIC/WACC0.15
Cap/Depr(3y)20.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)27.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)81.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%139%
EPS Next Y141.67%
EPS Next 2Y75.59%
EPS Next 3Y55.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y7.47%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%-7.27%
Revenue Next Year-4.19%
Revenue Next 2Y0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.99%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%
EBIT growth 1Y421.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year497.65%
EBIT Next 3Y96.08%
EBIT Next 5Y66.53%
FCF growth 1Y169.94%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-28.67%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
Q.BEYOND AG / QBY.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of Q.BEYOND AG (QBY.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to QBY.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for Q.BEYOND AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to Q.BEYOND AG (QBY.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of QBY stock?
Q.BEYOND AG (QBY.DE) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
How financially healthy is Q.BEYOND AG?
The financial health rating of Q.BEYOND AG (QBY.DE) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for QBY stock?
The dividend rating of Q.BEYOND AG (QBY.DE) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.