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QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:QLYS - Nasdaq - US74758T3032 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

130.33  -0.28 (-0.21%)

After market: 130.33 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

7

QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 282 industry peers in the Software industry. QLYS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. QLYS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings could make QLYS a good candidate for quality investing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year QLYS was profitable.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years QLYS has always been profitable.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
QLYS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQLYS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.21%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.68% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 36.44%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.55% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS's Return On Invested Capital of 28.84% is amongst the best of the industry. QLYS outperforms 96.45% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QLYS is significantly above the industry average of 12.03%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.21%
ROE 36.44%
ROIC 28.84%
ROA(3y)17.3%
ROA(5y)14.61%
ROE(3y)38.31%
ROE(5y)30.77%
ROIC(3y)30.81%
ROIC(5y)24.74%
QLYS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQLYS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 29.19%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
QLYS has a better Operating Margin (31.24%) than 95.04% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QLYS has grown nicely.
QLYS's Gross Margin of 81.79% is amongst the best of the industry. QLYS outperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.24%
PM (TTM) 29.19%
GM 81.79%
OM growth 3Y13.04%
OM growth 5Y6.51%
PM growth 3Y18.3%
PM growth 5Y5.81%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
QLYS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQLYS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QLYS is creating value.
QLYS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
QLYS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for QLYS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
QLYS Yearly Shares OutstandingQLYS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
QLYS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQLYS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

QLYS has an Altman-Z score of 6.92. This indicates that QLYS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of QLYS (6.92) is better than 78.01% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for QLYS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.92
ROIC/WACC2.81
WACC10.26%
QLYS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQLYS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QLYS has a Current ratio (1.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
QLYS has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that QLYS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QLYS has a Quick ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QLYS does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.39
QLYS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQLYS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

QLYS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.71%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, QLYS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 21.24% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.58% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.71%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.58%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.32%

3.2 Future

QLYS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.39% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.70% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y4.84%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue Next Year8.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.33%
Revenue Next 3Y7.07%
Revenue Next 5Y7.7%

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 decreasing.
QLYS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQLYS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
QLYS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQLYS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.02, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. QLYS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.34, QLYS is valued on the expensive side.
QLYS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 76.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.36. QLYS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.02
Fwd PE 19.34
QLYS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQLYS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

QLYS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 82.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QLYS is valued cheaper than 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.51
EV/EBITDA 19.58
QLYS Per share dataQLYS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
QLYS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.07
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y4.84%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

QLYS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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QUALYS INC

NASDAQ:QLYS (8/6/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 130.33 0 (0%)

130.33

-0.28 (-0.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners98.74%
Inst Owner Change-0.76%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change-0.46%
Market Cap4.73B
Analysts66.9
Price Target140.75 (8%)
Short Float %8.17%
Short Ratio9.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.92%
Min EPS beat(2)11.67%
Max EPS beat(2)16.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.94%
Min EPS beat(4)11.67%
Max EPS beat(4)16.16%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)15.95%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)13.78%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)12.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.03%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.08%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.02
Fwd PE 19.34
P/S 7.62
P/FCF 18.51
P/OCF 17.66
P/B 9.51
P/tB 9.77
EV/EBITDA 19.58
EPS(TTM)6.51
EY5%
EPS(NY)6.74
Fwd EY5.17%
FCF(TTM)7.04
FCFY5.4%
OCF(TTM)7.38
OCFY5.66%
SpS17.11
BVpS13.71
TBVpS13.33
PEG (NY)6.07
PEG (5Y)0.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.21%
ROE 36.44%
ROCE 34.4%
ROIC 28.84%
ROICexc 131.72%
ROICexgc 148.04%
OM 31.24%
PM (TTM) 29.19%
GM 81.79%
FCFM 41.16%
ROA(3y)17.3%
ROA(5y)14.61%
ROE(3y)38.31%
ROE(5y)30.77%
ROIC(3y)30.81%
ROIC(5y)24.74%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)36.76%
ROCE(5y)29.51%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y17.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.36%
OM growth 3Y13.04%
OM growth 5Y6.51%
PM growth 3Y18.3%
PM growth 5Y5.81%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 70.6%
Cap/Sales 1.98%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 126.71%
Profit Quality 140.98%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 6.92
F-Score6
WACC10.26%
ROIC/WACC2.81
Cap/Depr(3y)47.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.19%
Profit Quality(3y)152.97%
Profit Quality(5y)174.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.71%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y4.84%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.58%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.32%
Revenue Next Year8.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.33%
Revenue Next 3Y7.07%
Revenue Next 5Y7.7%
EBIT growth 1Y12.49%
EBIT growth 3Y28.76%
EBIT growth 5Y20.96%
EBIT Next Year12.34%
EBIT Next 3Y8.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y46.29%
FCF growth 3Y9.57%
FCF growth 5Y11.75%
OCF growth 1Y43.64%
OCF growth 3Y6.76%
OCF growth 5Y8.73%