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QURATE RETAIL INC - QRTEA 8 03/15/31 (QRTEP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:QRTEP - Nasdaq - US74915M3088 - Currency: USD

39.91  +0.71 (+1.81%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to QRTEP. QRTEP was compared to 28 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. QRTEP has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. QRTEP is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

QRTEP had positive earnings in the past year.
QRTEP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years QRTEP reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years QRTEP had a positive operating cash flow.
QRTEP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQRTEP 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 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

QRTEP's Return On Assets of -2.57% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QRTEP is outperformed by 64.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of QRTEP (-69.77%) is worse than 80.65% of its industry peers.
QRTEP's Return On Invested Capital of 6.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QRTEP outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for QRTEP is significantly below the industry average of 11.59%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.88%) for QRTEP is above the 3 year average (6.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.57%
ROE -69.77%
ROIC 6.88%
ROA(3y)-6.6%
ROA(5y)-3.07%
ROE(3y)-218.45%
ROE(5y)-126.26%
ROIC(3y)6.54%
ROIC(5y)7.55%
QRTEP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQRTEP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -200 -400 -600

1.3 Margins

With a Operating Margin value of 6.92%, QRTEP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
QRTEP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.09%, QRTEP is doing worse than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
QRTEP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.92%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.09%
OM growth 3Y-20.24%
OM growth 5Y-10.22%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
QRTEP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQRTEP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

QRTEP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for QRTEP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
QRTEP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for QRTEP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
QRTEP Yearly Shares OutstandingQRTEP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M
QRTEP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQRTEP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

QRTEP has an Altman-Z score of 2.17. This is not the best score and indicates that QRTEP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
QRTEP has a Altman-Z score of 2.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QRTEP outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
QRTEP has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as QRTEP would need 15.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 15.29, QRTEP is not doing good in the industry: 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
QRTEP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 13.75. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 13.75, QRTEP is not doing good in the industry: 90.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 13.75
Debt/FCF 15.29
Altman-Z 2.17
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC10.3%
QRTEP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQRTEP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

QRTEP has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that QRTEP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QRTEP has a worse Current ratio (1.22) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
QRTEP has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a bad value and indicates that QRTEP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QRTEP has a worse Quick ratio (0.73) than 77.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 0.73
QRTEP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQRTEP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

QRTEP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1100.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, QRTEP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -34.09% on average per year.
QRTEP shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.40%.
QRTEP shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1100%
EPS 3Y-56.77%
EPS 5Y-34.09%
EPS Q2Q%-160%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.95%
Sales Q2Q%-5.45%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.53% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, QRTEP will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y45.49%
EPS Next 2Y59.8%
EPS Next 3Y39.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
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.
QRTEP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQRTEP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5B 10B
QRTEP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQRTEP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 133.03, the valuation of QRTEP can be described as expensive.
64.52% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QRTEP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
QRTEP is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 65.12, the valuation of QRTEP can be described as expensive.
QRTEP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. QRTEP is more expensive than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
QRTEP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 133.03
Fwd PE 65.12
QRTEP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQRTEP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

QRTEP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of QRTEP is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.27
EV/EBITDA 19.43
QRTEP Per share dataQRTEP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
QRTEP's earnings are expected to grow with 39.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.8%
EPS Next 3Y39.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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QURATE RETAIL INC - QRTEA 8 03/15/31

NASDAQ:QRTEP (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

39.91

+0.71 (+1.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)02-27 2025-02-27/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2025-05-06
Inst Owners53.6%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.84B
Analysts40
Price Target59.33 (48.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-1.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-28 2025-02-28 (2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-63.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-163.32%
Max EPS beat(2)36.74%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-163.32%
Max EPS beat(4)64.3%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.99%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-36.91%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-20.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.86%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.86%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.37%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.24%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.65%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-15.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 133.03
Fwd PE 65.12
P/S 1.55
P/FCF 38.27
P/OCF 25.15
P/B 39.9
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.43
EPS(TTM)0.3
EY0.75%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY1.54%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY2.61%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY3.98%
SpS25.79
BVpS1
TBVpS-14.9
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.57%
ROE -69.77%
ROCE 8.71%
ROIC 6.88%
ROICexc 7.71%
ROICexgc 59.44%
OM 6.92%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.09%
FCFM 4.04%
ROA(3y)-6.6%
ROA(5y)-3.07%
ROE(3y)-218.45%
ROE(5y)-126.26%
ROIC(3y)6.54%
ROIC(5y)7.55%
ROICexc(3y)7.2%
ROICexc(5y)8.17%
ROICexgc(3y)53.63%
ROICexgc(5y)70.7%
ROCE(3y)8.27%
ROCE(5y)9.55%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-34.25%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-14.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.73%
OM growth 3Y-20.24%
OM growth 5Y-10.22%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 13.75
Debt/FCF 15.29
Debt/EBITDA 4.98
Cap/Depr 55.67%
Cap/Sales 2.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 57.48%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 0.73
Altman-Z 2.17
F-Score4
WACC10.3%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)52.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1100%
EPS 3Y-56.77%
EPS 5Y-34.09%
EPS Q2Q%-160%
EPS Next Y45.49%
EPS Next 2Y59.8%
EPS Next 3Y39.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.95%
Sales Q2Q%-5.45%
Revenue Next Year-8.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.9%
EBIT growth 5Y-14.67%
EBIT Next Year28.56%
EBIT Next 3Y7.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y82.38%
FCF growth 3Y-32.07%
FCF growth 5Y-7.14%
OCF growth 1Y33.19%
OCF growth 3Y-27.93%
OCF growth 5Y-6.31%