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QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

135.61  -5.78 (-4.09%)

After market: 135.61 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall QLYS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated QLYS 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make QLYS a good candidate for quality investing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

QLYS had positive earnings in the past year.
QLYS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years QLYS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years QLYS had a positive operating cash flow.
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

QLYS has a better Return On Assets (18.21%) than 94.33% of its industry peers.
QLYS has a better Return On Equity (36.44%) than 92.55% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 28.84%, QLYS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QLYS is significantly above the industry average of 12.28%.
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 29.19%, QLYS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.97% of the companies in the same industry.
QLYS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QLYS has a Operating Margin of 31.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QLYS outperforms 95.04% of its industry peers.
QLYS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QLYS has a better Gross Margin (81.79%) than 86.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QLYS has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, QLYS has less shares outstanding
QLYS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

An Altman-Z score of 7.15 indicates that QLYS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QLYS has a better Altman-Z score (7.15) than 76.60% 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 7.15
ROIC/WACC2.64
WACC10.94%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.39, QLYS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that QLYS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.39, QLYS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.68% 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 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 12.79%, which is quite good.
QLYS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.24% yearly.
QLYS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.15%.
QLYS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.57% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.79%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%15.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%9.67%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.39% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, QLYS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y4.84%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue Next Year8%
Revenue Next 2Y7.31%
Revenue Next 3Y6.83%
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 21.36, the valuation of QLYS can be described as rather expensive.
78.01% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QLYS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QLYS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say QLYS is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.13, QLYS is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QLYS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 76.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. QLYS is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.36
Fwd PE 20.13
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QLYS is valued cheaper than 81.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of QLYS indicates a rather cheap valuation: QLYS is cheaper than 82.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.26
EV/EBITDA 20.49
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.
The excellent profitability rating of QLYS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.47
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 (7/11/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 135.61 0 (0%)

135.61

-5.78 (-4.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners98.74%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change-0.14%
Market Cap4.93B
Analysts66.9
Price Target139.93 (3.19%)
Short Float %8.5%
Short Ratio9.58
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)-4.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.36
Fwd PE 20.13
P/S 7.93
P/FCF 19.26
P/OCF 18.37
P/B 9.89
P/tB 10.17
EV/EBITDA 20.49
EPS(TTM)6.35
EY4.68%
EPS(NY)6.74
Fwd EY4.97%
FCF(TTM)7.04
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)7.38
OCFY5.44%
SpS17.11
BVpS13.71
TBVpS13.33
PEG (NY)6.47
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 7.15
F-Score6
WACC10.94%
ROIC/WACC2.64
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)12.79%
EPS 3Y23.81%
EPS 5Y21.24%
EPS Q2Q%15.17%
EPS Next Y3.3%
EPS Next 2Y4.84%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%9.67%
Revenue Next Year8%
Revenue Next 2Y7.31%
Revenue Next 3Y6.83%
Revenue Next 5Y7.7%
EBIT growth 1Y12.49%
EBIT growth 3Y28.76%
EBIT growth 5Y20.96%
EBIT Next Year11.85%
EBIT Next 3Y8.13%
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%