QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:QDT - FR0000120560 - Common Stock
16.3 EUR
-0.42 (-2.51%)
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 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.
In the past 5 years QDT has always been profitable.
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 2.28%, QDT is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT has a Return On Equity of 5.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: QDT outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of QDT (5.90%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QDT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.14%. This is significantly below the industry average of 16.91%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 6.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: QDT outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QDT has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of QDT (13.32%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
QDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
QDT has a better Gross Margin (74.82%) than 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
QDT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, QDT has less shares outstanding
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
QDT has an Altman-Z score of 1.25. This is a bad value and indicates that QDT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
QDT has a Altman-Z score (1.25) which is in line with 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 18.90, QDT is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating QDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
QDT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC6.68%
2.3 Liquidity
QDT has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that QDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of QDT (1.08) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.00, QDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QDT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.17%.
QDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 66.56% yearly.
QDT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.84%.
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
QDT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.56% yearly.
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 Y0.7%
EPS Next 2Y3.01%
EPS Next 3Y3.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.72%
Revenue Next 2Y1.17%
Revenue Next 3Y1.33%
Revenue Next 5Y0.71%
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
QDT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.49.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of QDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: QDT is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QDT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say QDT is valued rather cheaply.
QDT is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.70.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QDT is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.81, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QDT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QDT is valued a bit cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of QDT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)12.19
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y3.01%
EPS Next 3Y3.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.29%, QDT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.31. QDT pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, QDT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.29% |
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 33.48% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of QDT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.48%
EPS Next 2Y3.01%
EPS Next 3Y3.56%
EPA:QDT (8/25/2025, 5:29:40 PM)
16.3
-0.42 (-2.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners48.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap561.86M
Analysts84
Price Target25.31 (55.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.29% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP33.48%
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)-1%
PT rev (3m)-1.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.67 |
EPS(TTM)1.92
EY11.78%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY14.92%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY10.43%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY29.63%
SpS31.7
BVpS32.29
TBVpS-3.97
PEG (NY)12.19
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
WACC6.68%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 Y0.7%
EPS Next 2Y3.01%
EPS Next 3Y3.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.84%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%3.41%
Revenue Next Year0.72%
Revenue Next 2Y1.17%
Revenue Next 3Y1.33%
Revenue Next 5Y0.71%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.43%
EBIT growth 3Y2.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.43%
EBIT Next Year81.21%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
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%