QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:QDT - FR0000120560 - Common Stock
14.78 EUR
+0.28 (+1.93%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to QDT. QDT was compared to 30 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. While QDT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. QDT is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally QDT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QDT was profitable.
In the past year QDT had a positive cash flow from operations.
QDT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years QDT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.54%, QDT is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.89%, QDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.24%, QDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.18%. This is significantly below the industry average of 16.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.24%) for QDT is above the 3 year average (6.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.54% | ||
| ROE | 5.89% | ||
| ROIC | 6.24% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)4.44%
ROE(5y)4.33%
ROIC(3y)6.18%
ROIC(5y)5.58%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.86%, QDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QDT has a Operating Margin of 13.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: QDT outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QDT has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.68%, QDT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QDT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.86% | ||
| GM | 74.68% |
OM growth 3Y0.09%
OM growth 5Y-2.49%
PM growth 3Y-7.78%
PM growth 5Y67.73%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
QDT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for QDT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, QDT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, QDT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that QDT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of QDT (1.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QDT is 18.98, which is on the high side as it means it would take QDT, 18.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 18.98, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating QDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
QDT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QDT is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC6.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that QDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.19, QDT is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
QDT has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that QDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QDT's Quick ratio of 1.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.30% over the past year.
QDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 66.63% yearly.
Looking at the last year, QDT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.13% in the last year.
QDT shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.3%
EPS 3Y0.03%
EPS 5Y66.63%
EPS Q2Q%-15.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, QDT will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.08% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-23.69%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
EPS Next 5Y-7.08%
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.12, which indicates a very decent valuation of QDT.
QDT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QDT is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, QDT is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.39 indicates a rather cheap valuation of QDT.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QDT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, QDT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: QDT is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of QDT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QDT is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as QDT's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.83%, QDT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, QDT pays a better dividend. On top of this QDT pays more dividend than 96.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, QDT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QDT has a limited annual growth rate of 3.99%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.99%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
QDT pays out 34.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.92%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
EPA:QDT (1/5/2026, 5:24:35 PM)
14.78
+0.28 (+1.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap509.47M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)63.00M
Analysts80
Price Target20.96 (41.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.99%
DP34.92%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)-7.57%
PT rev (3m)-13.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY12.31%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY13.53%
FCF(TTM)1.28
FCFY8.64%
OCF(TTM)4.32
OCFY29.25%
SpS31.2
BVpS31.01
TBVpS-4.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
Graham Number35.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.54% | ||
| ROE | 5.89% | ||
| ROCE | 7.82% | ||
| ROIC | 6.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.67% | ||
| OM | 13.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.86% | ||
| GM | 74.68% | ||
| FCFM | 4.09% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)4.44%
ROE(5y)4.33%
ROIC(3y)6.18%
ROIC(5y)5.58%
ROICexc(3y)6.5%
ROICexc(5y)6.27%
ROICexgc(3y)18.41%
ROICexgc(5y)17.9%
ROCE(3y)7.67%
ROCE(5y)6.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.63%
OM growth 3Y0.09%
OM growth 5Y-2.49%
PM growth 3Y-7.78%
PM growth 5Y67.73%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.4 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 69.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
F-Score8
WACC6.9%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)99.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.98%
Profit Quality(3y)293.04%
Profit Quality(5y)307.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.3%
EPS 3Y0.03%
EPS 5Y66.63%
EPS Q2Q%-15.71%
EPS Next Y-23.69%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-3.29%
EPS Next 5Y-7.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y3.31%
EBIT growth 3Y2.27%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.36%
EBIT Next Year62.34%
EBIT Next 3Y18.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.73%
FCF growth 3Y-17.22%
FCF growth 5Y-7.22%
OCF growth 1Y14.18%
OCF growth 3Y-4.53%
OCF growth 5Y-3.06%
QUADIENT SA / QDT.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for QDT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to QDT.PA.
What is the valuation status for QDT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for QUADIENT SA?
QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for QDT stock?
The financial health rating of QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for QDT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) is expected to decline by -23.69% in the next year.