QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC (QST.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:QST - CA7479461013 - Common Stock
0.38 CAD
-0.02 (-5%)
QST gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 27 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. QST scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. QST is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QST had negative earnings in the past year.
QST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years QST always reported negative net income.
In multiple years QST reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -6.76%, QST is not doing good in the industry: 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of -7.66%, QST is not doing good in the industry: 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.76% | ||
| ROE | -7.66% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-12.08%
ROA(5y)-10.49%
ROE(3y)-13.65%
ROE(5y)-11.89%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 40.85%, QST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
QST's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
QST does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 40.85% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-12.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
QST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
QST has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, QST has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for QST is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.33 indicates that QST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.33, QST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that QST is not too dependend on debt financing.
QST's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03 is amongst the best of the industry. QST outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.33 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.61%
2.3 Liquidity
QST has a Current Ratio of 3.47. This indicates that QST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
QST has a better Current ratio (3.47) than 96.30% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.26 indicates that QST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
QST has a Quick ratio of 3.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. QST outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.00% over the past year.
QST shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 87.15%.
Measured over the past years, QST shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -31.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)87.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-31.6%
Sales Q2Q%-40.18%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, QST will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 57.04% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 55.84% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y114.05%
EPS Next 2Y67.21%
EPS Next 3Y57.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year89.23%
Revenue Next 2Y66.23%
Revenue Next 3Y55.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
QST reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.34 indicates a rather cheap valuation of QST.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, QST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than QST, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QST's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as QST's earnings are expected to grow with 57.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y67.21%
EPS Next 3Y57.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QST does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:QST (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.38
-0.02 (-5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners18.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.51M
Revenue(TTM)7.84M
Net Income(TTM)-1.59M
Analysts82
Price Target0.79 (107.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-72.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-142.72%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.91%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)36.48%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)36.48%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-21.72%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-18.81%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-17.45%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)34.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)-300%
EPS NY rev (1m)-50%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-58.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 19.01 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | 1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.04 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY23.04%
FCF(TTM)-0.11
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.02
OCFY5.26%
SpS0.28
BVpS0.75
TBVpS0.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.76% | ||
| ROE | -7.66% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 40.85% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-12.08%
ROA(5y)-10.49%
ROE(3y)-13.65%
ROE(5y)-11.89%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-12.72%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 317.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 44.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 226.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.33 |
F-Score7
WACC7.61%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)180.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)52.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.97%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-150%
EPS Next Y114.05%
EPS Next 2Y67.21%
EPS Next 3Y57.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)87.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-31.6%
Sales Q2Q%-40.18%
Revenue Next Year89.23%
Revenue Next 2Y66.23%
Revenue Next 3Y55.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y65.78%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year173.11%
EBIT Next 3Y41.98%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-106.44%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-49.38%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC / QST.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to QST.CA.
What is the valuation status of QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC (QST.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC (QST.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC?
QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC (QST.CA) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
What is the financial health of QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC (QST.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC (QST.CA) is 6 / 10.