QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:QDT - FR0000120560 - Common Stock
14.56 EUR
+0.26 (+1.82%)
Taking everything into account, QDT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QDT was compared to 33 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 valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. QDT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QDT was profitable.
QDT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years QDT has been profitable.
In the past 5 years QDT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
QDT has a Return On Assets of 2.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QDT outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of QDT (5.88%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of QDT (6.23%) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QDT is significantly below the industry average of 13.83%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.17%) for QDT is below the current ROIC(6.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 5.88% | ||
| ROIC | 6.23% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.34%
ROIC(3y)6.17%
ROIC(5y)5.56%
1.3 Margins
QDT's Profit Margin of 5.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QDT has grown nicely.
QDT's Operating Margin of 13.95% is amongst the best of the industry. QDT outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
QDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of QDT (74.68%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
QDT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.85% | ||
| GM | 74.68% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, QDT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.46, we must say that QDT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QDT has a Altman-Z score (1.46) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QDT is 19.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take QDT, 19.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
QDT has a Debt to FCF ratio (19.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
QDT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating QDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of QDT (0.73) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC6.73%
2.3 Liquidity
QDT has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that QDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.19, QDT is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% 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 has a Quick ratio (1.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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 9.62% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, QDT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 66.56% on average per year.
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)9.62%
EPS 3Y-0.04%
EPS 5Y66.56%
EPS Q2Q%-15.89%
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-12.47%
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
EPS Next 5Y-7.08%
Revenue Next Year-1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y0.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.04, the valuation of QDT can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of QDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: QDT is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QDT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say QDT is valued rather cheaply.
QDT is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.01.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QDT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QDT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.96), we can say QDT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QDT is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies 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 78.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, QDT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.70. QDT pays more dividend than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, QDT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QDT has a limited annual growth rate of 4.26%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
QDT pays out 35.29% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.29%
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
EPA:QDT (12/12/2025, 5:29:47 PM)
14.56
+0.26 (+1.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap501.88M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)62.90M
Analysts80
Price Target20.96 (43.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP35.29%
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)-17.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.63 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY12.43%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY14.26%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY8.63%
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY29.71%
SpS31.2
BVpS31.02
TBVpS-4.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
Graham Number35.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 5.88% | ||
| ROCE | 7.83% | ||
| ROIC | 6.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.62% | ||
| OM | 13.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.85% | ||
| GM | 74.68% | ||
| FCFM | 4.03% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.8%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.34%
ROIC(3y)6.17%
ROIC(5y)5.56%
ROICexc(3y)6.48%
ROICexc(5y)6.26%
ROICexgc(3y)18.36%
ROICexgc(5y)17.87%
ROCE(3y)7.66%
ROCE(5y)6.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.03%
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
F-Score8
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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)9.62%
EPS 3Y-0.04%
EPS 5Y66.56%
EPS Q2Q%-15.89%
EPS Next Y-12.47%
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
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-1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 3Y0.03%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y3.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.43%
EBIT Next Year61.85%
EBIT Next 3Y18.97%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.34%
FCF growth 3Y-17.4%
FCF growth 5Y-7.34%
OCF growth 1Y14.6%
OCF growth 3Y-4.62%
OCF growth 5Y-3.12%
QUADIENT SA / QDT.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for QDT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to QDT.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for QUADIENT SA?
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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) is 8.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.47.
What is the financial health of QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) is 3 / 10.