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QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC (QST.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX-V:QST - CA7479461013 - Common Stock

0.64 CAD
+0.01 (+1.59%)
Last: 10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, QST scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QST was compared to 29 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While QST seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, QST is valued expensive at the moment.


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 had a positive cash flow from operations.
QST had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of QST (-3.72%) is worse than 86.21% of its industry peers.
QST has a Return On Equity of -4.20%. This is in the lower half of the industry: QST underperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.72%
ROE -4.2%
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

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.16%, QST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
QST's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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 45.16%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for QST has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
QST has more shares outstanding than it did 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

QST has an Altman-Z score of 5.02. This indicates that QST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
QST has a better Altman-Z score (5.02) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
QST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, QST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 5.02
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.82%
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 4.38. This indicates that QST is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.38, QST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.17 indicates that QST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.17, QST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.38
Quick Ratio 4.17
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 85.00% over the past year.
QST shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 75.22%.
QST shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -31.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)75.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-31.6%
Sales Q2Q%247.33%

3.2 Future

QST is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 33.41% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 55.84% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y128.09%
EPS Next 2Y52.57%
EPS Next 3Y33.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year89.23%
Revenue Next 2Y66.23%
Revenue Next 3Y55.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
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

QST reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.75 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QST.
QST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QST to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.32), we can say QST is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 17.75
QST.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQST.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QST indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: QST is more expensive than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.09
QST.CA Per share dataQST.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 0.4 0.6

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 33.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y52.57%
EPS Next 3Y33.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC

TSX-V:QST (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

0.64

+0.01 (+1.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)08-28 2025-08-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24
Inst Owners14.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners18.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.63M
Analysts82
Price Target0.79 (23.44%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)45.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.91%
Max EPS beat(2)94.17%
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)16.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)36.48%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-38.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)36.48%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-21.71%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-19.29%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-12.35%
PT rev (1m)34.78%
PT rev (3m)34.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)200%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-57.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 17.75
P/S 2.12
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 18.2
P/B 0.81
P/tB 1.39
EV/EBITDA 9.09
EPS(TTM)-0.03
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.04
Fwd EY5.63%
FCF(TTM)-0.1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY5.49%
SpS0.3
BVpS0.79
TBVpS0.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.72%
ROE -4.2%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 45.16%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.67
Cap/Depr 328.45%
Cap/Sales 45.25%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 94.19%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.38
Quick Ratio 4.17
Altman-Z 5.02
F-Score7
WACC7.82%
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)85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
EPS Next Y128.09%
EPS Next 2Y52.57%
EPS Next 3Y33.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)75.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-31.6%
Sales Q2Q%247.33%
Revenue Next Year89.23%
Revenue Next 2Y66.23%
Revenue Next 3Y55.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y95.54%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year173.11%
EBIT Next 3Y41.98%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2862.49%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-53.26%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A