QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:QLYS - US74758T3032 - Common Stock
153.585 USD
+1.59 (+1.05%)
QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 281 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making QLYS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. QLYS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes QLYS very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QLYS was profitable.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years QLYS has been profitable.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
QLYS has a Return On Assets of 18.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 93.59% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a better Return On Equity (35.73%) than 93.59% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 29.68%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.09% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 30.81%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.33% | ||
| ROE | 35.73% | ||
| ROIC | 29.68% |
ROA(3y)17.3%
ROA(5y)14.61%
ROE(3y)38.31%
ROE(5y)30.77%
ROIC(3y)30.81%
ROIC(5y)24.74%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.96%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.39% 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 (32.55%) than 93.95% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.45%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QLYS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.96% | ||
| GM | 82.45% |
OM growth 3Y13.04%
OM growth 5Y6.51%
PM growth 3Y18.3%
PM growth 5Y5.81%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y0.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
QLYS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for QLYS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, QLYS has less shares outstanding
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.81 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QLYS has a better Altman-Z score (7.81) than 80.07% of its industry peers.
QLYS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.81 |
ROIC/WACC2.71
WACC10.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QLYS's Current ratio of 1.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QLYS outperforms 43.77% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that QLYS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.38, QLYS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.13% of the companies in the same 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QLYS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.84%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.24% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 10.13% 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)14.84%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%19.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.33% on average over the next years.
QLYS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5Y6.33%
Revenue Next Year9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y7.79%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QLYS.
QLYS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 71.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, QLYS is valued at the same level.
QLYS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.37.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
QLYS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 33.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QLYS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QLYS is cheaper than 79.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates QLYS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of QLYS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.16
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QLYS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:QLYS (11/11/2025, 3:12:12 PM)
153.585
+1.59 (+1.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner Change-2.05%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change0.56%
Market Cap5.54B
Revenue(TTM)653.03M
Net Income(TTM)189.13M
Analysts66.9
Price Target144.19 (-6.12%)
Short Float %8.97%
Short Ratio10.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)14.26%
Min EPS beat(2)11.69%
Max EPS beat(2)16.82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.09%
Min EPS beat(4)11.67%
Max EPS beat(4)16.82%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.96%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)14.75%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)12.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.15%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.98%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.96%
PT rev (1m)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.37 | ||
| P/S | 8.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.7 | ||
| P/B | 10.47 | ||
| P/tB | 10.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.38 |
EPS(TTM)6.81
EY4.43%
EPS(NY)6.87
Fwd EY4.47%
FCF(TTM)7.52
FCFY4.89%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY5.08%
SpS18.09
BVpS14.66
TBVpS14.32
PEG (NY)3.16
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number47.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.33% | ||
| ROE | 35.73% | ||
| ROCE | 35.41% | ||
| ROIC | 29.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 98.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 105.22% | ||
| OM | 32.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.96% | ||
| GM | 82.45% | ||
| FCFM | 41.55% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.17%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 123.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 143.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.81 |
F-Score7
WACC10.94%
ROIC/WACC2.71
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)14.84%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%19.23%
EPS Next Y7.14%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5Y6.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
Revenue Next Year9.12%
Revenue Next 2Y7.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y7.79%
EBIT growth 1Y18.56%
EBIT growth 3Y28.76%
EBIT growth 5Y20.96%
EBIT Next Year13.34%
EBIT Next 3Y8.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.03%
FCF growth 3Y9.57%
FCF growth 5Y11.75%
OCF growth 1Y10.51%
OCF growth 3Y6.76%
OCF growth 5Y8.73%
QUALYS INC / QLYS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for QLYS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to QLYS.
What is the valuation status of QUALYS INC (QLYS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to QUALYS INC (QLYS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for QUALYS INC?
QUALYS INC (QLYS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for QLYS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUALYS INC (QLYS) is expected to grow by 7.14% in the next year.