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QUARTERHILL INC (QTRH-DB.CA) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

TSX:QTRH-DB - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA747713AA38 - Currency: CAD

100.68  +0.3 (+0.3%)

Fundamental Rating

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QTRH-DB gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. QTRH-DB scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. QTRH-DB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year QTRH-DB has reported negative net income.
In multiple years QTRH-DB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: QTRH-DB reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
QTRH-DB.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQTRH-DB.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 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

QTRH-DB's Return On Assets of -6.74% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QTRH-DB is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -12.23%, QTRH-DB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.74%
ROE -12.23%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-7.51%
ROA(5y)-4.34%
ROE(3y)-13.17%
ROE(5y)-8.37%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
QTRH-DB.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQTRH-DB.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

QTRH-DB's Gross Margin of 16.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QTRH-DB is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
QTRH-DB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for QTRH-DB so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.65%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-15.24%
GM growth 5Y-16.44%
QTRH-DB.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQTRH-DB.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

QTRH-DB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for QTRH-DB has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
QTRH-DB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for QTRH-DB is higher compared to a year ago.
QTRH-DB.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingQTRH-DB.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
QTRH-DB.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQTRH-DB.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

QTRH-DB has an Altman-Z score of 48.53. This indicates that QTRH-DB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 48.53, QTRH-DB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that QTRH-DB is not too dependend on debt financing.
QTRH-DB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 48.53
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.71%
QTRH-DB.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQTRH-DB.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 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

QTRH-DB has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that QTRH-DB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of QTRH-DB (1.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QTRH-DB has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that QTRH-DB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.16, QTRH-DB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.16
QTRH-DB.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQTRH-DB.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 59.17% over the past year.
QTRH-DB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.81%.
QTRH-DB shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.81%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%39.35%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 45.53% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
QTRH-DB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y63.21%
EPS Next 2Y45.53%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y10.22%
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.
QTRH-DB.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQTRH-DB.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
QTRH-DB.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQTRH-DB.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 -0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

QTRH-DB reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
QTRH-DB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4525.71.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QTRH-DB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QTRH-DB is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
QTRH-DB is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4525.71
QTRH-DB.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQTRH-DB.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 1K 2K 3K 4K

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
QTRH-DB.CA Per share dataQTRH-DB.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates QTRH-DB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as QTRH-DB's earnings are expected to grow with 45.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.53%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for QTRH-DB!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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QUARTERHILL INC

TSX:QTRH-DB (7/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

100.68

+0.3 (+0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)05-15 2025-05-15/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-13 2025-08-13/bmo
Inst Owners2.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.81%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.70B
Analysts82.22
Price Target142.01 (41.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)32.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)31.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)33.46%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)25.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)35.73%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.75%
PT rev (3m)1.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-200%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)15.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4525.71
P/S 55.39
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 67.99
P/tB 544.45
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.02
Fwd EY0.02%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS1.82
BVpS1.48
TBVpS0.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.74%
ROE -12.23%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 16.65%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-7.51%
ROA(5y)-4.34%
ROE(3y)-13.17%
ROE(5y)-8.37%
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 3Y-15.24%
GM growth 5Y-16.44%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 48.53
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)39.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)31.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.37%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-150%
EPS Next Y63.21%
EPS Next 2Y45.53%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.81%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%39.35%
Revenue Next Year-5.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y10.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-123.01%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year191.91%
EBIT Next 3Y62.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y57.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y75.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A