QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:QDT - FR0000120560 - Common Stock
13.46 EUR
-0.18 (-1.32%)
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 is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, 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.
QDT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
QDT has a Return On Assets (2.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
QDT has a Return On Equity of 5.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: QDT outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
QDT has a Return On Invested Capital (6.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QDT is significantly below the industry average of 17.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.23%) for QDT is above the 3 year average (6.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of QDT (5.85%) is better than 76.67% of its industry peers.
QDT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QDT's Operating Margin of 13.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QDT has declined.
The Gross Margin of QDT (74.68%) is better than 96.67% 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
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
QDT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for QDT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
QDT has an Altman-Z score of 1.45. 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 (1.45) 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QDT (19.29) is worse than 60.00% of 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.
QDT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC6.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that QDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of QDT (1.19) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
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.
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 0.13%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.89% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.53% on average over the next years.
QDT is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.25%
EPS Next 2Y1.58%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
EPS Next 5Y-7.53%
Revenue Next Year-1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y0.09%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.44%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.44 indicates a rather cheap valuation of QDT.
QDT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QDT is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QDT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.90, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.40 indicates a rather cheap valuation of QDT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QDT is valued cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.36. QDT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.67% 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 the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.54 |
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)0.11
EPS Next 2Y1.58%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QDT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.28%, which is a nice return.
QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.37. QDT pays more dividend than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, QDT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.28% |
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 2Y1.58%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
EPA:QDT (10/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.46
-0.18 (-1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap463.97M
Analysts84
Price Target24.31 (80.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.28% |
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)-3.96%
PT rev (3m)-1.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.43 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY13.45%
EPS(NY)2.49
Fwd EY18.52%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY9.33%
OCF(TTM)4.33
OCFY32.14%
SpS31.2
BVpS31.02
TBVpS-4.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.11
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%
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-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 | 1.45 |
F-Score8
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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-1.25%
EPS Next 2Y1.58%
EPS Next 3Y0.24%
EPS Next 5Y-7.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y0.09%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.44%
EBIT growth 1Y3.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.43%
EBIT Next Year74.36%
EBIT Next 3Y19.77%
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%