QUARTERHILL INC (QTRH-DB.CA) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:QTRH-DB - CA747713AA38
100 CAD
0 (0%)
QTRH-DB gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. Both the profitability and financial health of QTRH-DB have multiple concerns. QTRH-DB has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -8.92%, QTRH-DB is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of QTRH-DB (-17.00%) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.92% | ||
| ROE | -17% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
The Gross Margin of QTRH-DB (18.32%) is worse than 63.64% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 18.32% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
QTRH-DB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, QTRH-DB has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for QTRH-DB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
QTRH-DB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 47.14 indicates that QTRH-DB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of QTRH-DB (47.14) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
QTRH-DB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
QTRH-DB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. QTRH-DB outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 47.14 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
QTRH-DB has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that QTRH-DB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.99, QTRH-DB is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
QTRH-DB has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that QTRH-DB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QTRH-DB has a Quick ratio (0.90) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.77% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, QTRH-DB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.65% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, QTRH-DB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.52%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 31.15% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-50.65%
EPS Next 2Y38.9%
EPS Next 3Y31.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.07%
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for QTRH-DB. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for QTRH-DB. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QTRH-DB's earnings are expected to grow with 31.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.9%
EPS Next 3Y31.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QTRH-DB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:QTRH-DB (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
100
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.69B
Revenue(TTM)155.58M
Net Income(TTM)-19.67M
Analysts82.22
Price Target206.67 (106.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-89.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-171.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.84%
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)25.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)21.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)28.29%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)28.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)21.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)33.46%
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)8.86%
PT rev (3m)28.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 54.86 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 73.79 | ||
| P/tB | 1000.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.33
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.01
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS1.82
BVpS1.36
TBVpS0.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.92% | ||
| ROE | -17% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 18.32% | ||
| 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
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 3Y-15.24%
GM growth 5Y-16.44%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| 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 | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 47.14 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.78%
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)13.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-50.65%
EPS Next 2Y38.9%
EPS Next 3Y31.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.52%
Revenue Next Year1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.59%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year73.55%
EBIT Next 3Y55.16%
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
QUARTERHILL INC / QTRH-DB.CA FAQ
Can you describe the business of QUARTERHILL INC?
Quarterhill, Inc. engages in the acquisition and management of technology companies offering products and services. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and currently employs 467 full-time employees. The firm specializes in designing, developing, and deploying technology systems for the ITS industry. With a presence throughout North America and Europe, it operates globally, extending its services to government agencies, toll operators, and private industries. Its tolling solutions include congestion charging, performance management, insights and analytics, processing systems, lane configuration, and others. Its safety and enforcement solutions include e-screening, tire anomaly detection, weight compliance, commercial roadside technologies, video-based systems, traffic recording system, in-road sensor systems, cloud-based solutions, and others. Its solutions provide private sector fleet managers with real-time data on asset operating condition and repair status, and characteristics of equipment for maintenance management, and others.
Can you provide the latest stock price for QUARTERHILL INC?
The current stock price of QTRH-DB.CA is 100 CAD.
What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of QTRH-DB stock?
QTRH-DB.CA has a ChartMill Technical rating of 5 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 2 out of 10.