QUADIENT SA (QDT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:QDT • FR0000120560
16.1 EUR
+0.2 (+1.26%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 01:03 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to QDT. QDT was compared to 31 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. 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.
- 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's Return On Assets of 2.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
- QDT's Return On Equity of 5.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
- QDT's Return On Invested Capital of 6.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
- QDT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.17%. This is significantly below the industry average of 16.24%.
- 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 | 2.52% | ||
| ROE | 5.86% | ||
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (5.82%) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QDT has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.94%, QDT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QDT has declined.
- The Gross Margin of QDT (74.68%) is better than 96.77% 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 | 13.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.82% | ||
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), QDT is destroying value.
- QDT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- QDT has an Altman-Z score of 1.49. 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 (1.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- QDT has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.11. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as QDT would need 19.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- QDT's Debt to FCF ratio of 19.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QDT outperforms 48.39% 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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that QDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- QDT's Current ratio of 1.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QDT is outperformed by 64.52% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that QDT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.05, QDT is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- QDT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.23%, which is quite good.
- 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.
- 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)10.23%
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 -8.30% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-22.71%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y-2.76%
EPS Next 5Y-8.3%
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.
- 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 8.85 indicates a reasonable valuation of QDT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QDT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.39, QDT is valued rather cheaply.
- QDT is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.84.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: QDT is cheaper than 87.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QDT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.72), we can say QDT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QDT is valued cheaper than 83.87% 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 74.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- QDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- QDT's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.76% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y-2.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- QDT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.36%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.91, QDT pays a better dividend. On top of this QDT pays more dividend than 96.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- QDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
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
- 35.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QDT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.14%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3Y-2.76%
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 -22.71% in the next year.