QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:QDT - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000120560 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
QDT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of QDT while its profitability can be described as average. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years QDT has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years QDT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
QDT's Return On Assets of 2.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 5.96%, QDT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of QDT (5.90%) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QDT is significantly below the industry average of 16.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.28% | ||
| ROE | 5.96% | ||
| ROIC | 5.9% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)4.44%
ROE(5y)4.33%
ROIC(3y)6.14%
ROIC(5y)5.55%
1.3 Margins
QDT's Profit Margin of 6.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
QDT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QDT has a better Operating Margin (13.32%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
QDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
QDT's Gross Margin of 74.82% is amongst the best of the industry. QDT outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
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 | 13.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.07% | ||
| GM | 74.82% |
OM growth 3Y-0.02%
OM growth 5Y-2.56%
PM growth 3Y-7.64%
PM growth 5Y67.88%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), QDT is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, QDT has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for QDT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
QDT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.25, we must say that QDT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QDT has a worse Altman-Z score (1.25) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QDT is 18.90, which is on the high side as it means it would take QDT, 18.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
QDT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 18.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QDT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that QDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
QDT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QDT is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC6.56%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that QDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.08, QDT is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a bad value and indicates that QDT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of QDT (1.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for QDT have decreased by -4.17% in the last year.
QDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 66.56% yearly.
Looking at the last year, QDT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.84% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.89% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.17%
EPS 3Y-0.04%
EPS 5Y66.56%
EPS Q2Q%28.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.84%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%3.41%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, QDT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.77% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, QDT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.36%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y5.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y2.32%
Revenue Next 3Y2.41%
Revenue Next 5Y0.71%
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 8.55, which indicates a very decent valuation of QDT.
86.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QDT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QDT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.82), we can say QDT is valued rather cheaply.
QDT is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.58.
QDT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QDT is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QDT to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say QDT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QDT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QDT is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates QDT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of QDT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y5.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, QDT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.36. QDT pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QDT has a limited annual growth rate of 4.26%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
QDT pays out 33.48% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of QDT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.48%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y5.77%
EPA:QDT (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
16.42
-0.38 (-2.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap566.00M
Analysts84
Price Target25.81 (57.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP33.48%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-5.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.4 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
EPS(TTM)1.92
EY11.69%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY15.21%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY10.35%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY29.42%
SpS31.7
BVpS32.29
TBVpS-3.97
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)0.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.28% | ||
| ROE | 5.96% | ||
| ROCE | 7.37% | ||
| ROIC | 5.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.6% | ||
| OM | 13.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.07% | ||
| GM | 74.82% | ||
| FCFM | 5.36% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)4.44%
ROE(5y)4.33%
ROIC(3y)6.14%
ROIC(5y)5.55%
ROICexc(3y)6.45%
ROICexc(5y)6.25%
ROICexgc(3y)18.14%
ROICexgc(5y)17.73%
ROCE(3y)7.63%
ROCE(5y)6.87%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.03%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.69%
OM growth 3Y-0.02%
OM growth 5Y-2.56%
PM growth 3Y-7.64%
PM growth 5Y67.88%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
F-Score6
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)99.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.98%
Profit Quality(3y)292.71%
Profit Quality(5y)307.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.17%
EPS 3Y-0.04%
EPS 5Y66.56%
EPS Q2Q%28.42%
EPS Next Y3.36%
EPS Next 2Y6.45%
EPS Next 3Y5.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.84%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%3.41%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y2.32%
Revenue Next 3Y2.41%
Revenue Next 5Y0.71%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.43%
EBIT growth 3Y2.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.43%
EBIT Next Year81.24%
EBIT Next 3Y23.35%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.78%
FCF growth 3Y-17.4%
FCF growth 5Y-7.34%
OCF growth 1Y6.32%
OCF growth 3Y-4.62%
OCF growth 5Y-3.12%