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QUARTERHILL INC (QTRH.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:QTRH - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA7477131055 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

1.35  -0.02 (-1.46%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall QTRH gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated QTRH against 11 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. QTRH has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. QTRH does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year QTRH has reported negative net income.
In multiple years QTRH reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: QTRH reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
QTRH.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQTRH.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 has a Return On Assets of -6.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QTRH outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
QTRH has a Return On Equity (-12.23%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQTRH.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 has a Gross Margin (16.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QTRH's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for QTRH 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.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQTRH.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 does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, QTRH has more shares outstanding
QTRH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for QTRH is higher compared to a year ago.
QTRH.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingQTRH.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
QTRH.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQTRH.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

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.84, we must say that QTRH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QTRH has a Altman-Z score of -0.84. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QTRH outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that QTRH is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, QTRH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.84
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.69%
QTRH.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQTRH.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 has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that QTRH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of QTRH (1.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that QTRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QTRH has a Quick ratio of 1.16. This is in the better half of the industry: QTRH outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.16
QTRH.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQTRH.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

QTRH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 59.17%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue for QTRH has decreased by -12.81% in the past year. This is quite bad
QTRH 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
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y63.21%
EPS Next 2Y45.53%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.66%
Revenue Next 2Y2.96%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQTRH.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M
QTRH.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQTRH.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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for QTRH. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 61.37, which means the current valuation is very expensive for QTRH.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QTRH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QTRH is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.44. QTRH is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 61.37
QTRH.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQTRH.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 200 400 600 800

4.2 Price Multiples

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

4.3 Compensation for Growth

QTRH'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 QTRH'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

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

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QUARTERHILL INC

TSX:QTRH (7/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.35

-0.02 (-1.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)05-15 2025-05-15/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Inst Owners2.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.81%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap156.92M
Analysts82.22
Price Target1.99 (47.41%)
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)34.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)31.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)37.3%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)17.04%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.96%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.75%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-200%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-200%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 61.37
P/S 0.75
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.92
P/tB 7.38
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.02
Fwd EY1.63%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS1.8
BVpS1.46
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 -0.84
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.69%
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-0.66%
Revenue Next 2Y2.96%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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