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QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC (QST.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX-V:QST - TSX Venture Exchange - CA7479461013 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

0.39  -0.01 (-2.5%)

Fundamental Rating

4

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. While QST seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. QST is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year QST has reported negative net income.
In the past year QST has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years QST always reported negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: QST reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
QST.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQST.CA 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 0 5M -5M 10M

1.2 Ratios

QST has a worse Return On Assets (-9.35%) than 92.59% of its industry peers.
QST's Return On Equity of -10.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QST is outperformed by 88.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.35%
ROE -10.47%
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
QST.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQST.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

QST has a Gross Margin of 35.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QST outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QST has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for QST so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.8%
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%
QST.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQST.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

QST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, QST has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for QST has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for QST is higher compared to a year ago.
QST.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingQST.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
QST.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQST.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.52 indicates that QST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QST has a Altman-Z score of 3.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. QST outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that QST is not too dependend on debt financing.
QST has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.52
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.09%
QST.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQST.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M

2.3 Liquidity

QST has a Current Ratio of 5.09. This indicates that QST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
QST's Current ratio of 5.09 is amongst the best of the industry. QST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
QST has a Quick Ratio of 4.78. This indicates that QST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
QST has a Quick ratio of 4.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. QST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.09
Quick Ratio 4.78
QST.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQST.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

QST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 63.16%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, QST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.06% in the last year.
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)63.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-31.6%
Sales Q2Q%222.47%

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 37.03% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, QST will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 28.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y109.36%
EPS Next 2Y51.03%
EPS Next 3Y37.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year108.58%
Revenue Next 2Y44.05%
Revenue Next 3Y28.21%
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.
QST.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQST.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10M 20M 30M
QST.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQST.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.1 -0.1 0.2 0.3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for QST. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.62 indicates a correct valuation of QST.
QST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. QST is more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QST to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say QST is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.62
QST.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQST.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
QST.CA Per share dataQST.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 0.6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 37.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y51.03%
EPS Next 3Y37.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for QST!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC

TSX-V:QST (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

0.39

-0.01 (-2.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)05-21 2025-05-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-13 2025-08-13
Inst Owners14.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners19.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.74M
Analysts42.22
Price Target0.59 (51.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-23.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-47.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.55%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-26.81%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-24.04%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-17.22%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.62
P/S 1.75
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.5
P/tB 0.82
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.07
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.03
Fwd EY7.92%
FCF(TTM)-0.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.09
OCFYN/A
SpS0.22
BVpS0.78
TBVpS0.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.35%
ROE -10.47%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.8%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 377.1%
Cap/Sales 73.66%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.09
Quick Ratio 4.78
Altman-Z 3.52
F-Score3
WACC8.09%
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)63.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
EPS Next Y109.36%
EPS Next 2Y51.03%
EPS Next 3Y37.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-31.6%
Sales Q2Q%222.47%
Revenue Next Year108.58%
Revenue Next 2Y44.05%
Revenue Next 3Y28.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.1%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year173.11%
EBIT Next 3Y41.98%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1983.69%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-276.18%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A