QUARTERHILL INC (QTRH.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:QTRH - CA7477131055 - Common Stock
1.05 CAD
-0.04 (-3.67%)
QTRH gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. QTRH may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. QTRH does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
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.
1.2 Ratios
QTRH's Return On Assets of -8.36% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QTRH outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
QTRH's Return On Equity of -15.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QTRH outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.36% | ||
| ROE | -15.9% | ||
| 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
QTRH has a Gross Margin (15.06%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 15.06% |
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 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
Compared to 5 years ago, QTRH has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, QTRH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.22, we must say that QTRH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
QTRH has a Altman-Z score (-1.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that QTRH is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.04, QTRH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.22 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that QTRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.02, QTRH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that QTRH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
QTRH has a Quick ratio of 0.92. This is in the better half of the industry: QTRH outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.24% over the past year.
QTRH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.34%.
QTRH shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-102.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.34%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, QTRH will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.14% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-61.3%
EPS Next 2Y41.97%
EPS Next 3Y34.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y11.39%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for QTRH. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 354.11, the valuation of QTRH can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QTRH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QTRH is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QTRH to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.53), we can say QTRH is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 354.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QTRH's earnings are expected to grow with 34.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.97%
EPS Next 3Y34.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QTRH does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:QTRH (11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.05
-0.04 (-3.67%)
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 Cap122.70M
Revenue(TTM)153.86M
Net Income(TTM)-19042000
Analysts82.22
Price Target1.87 (78.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-280.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-390.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-171.24%
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)26.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)21.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)31.38%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)30.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)21.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)35.73%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)18.85%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.74%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.63%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-338.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 354.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 7.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.33
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0
Fwd EY0.28%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS1.85
BVpS1.44
TBVpS0.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.36% | ||
| ROE | -15.9% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 15.06% | ||
| 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 Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| 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 | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.22 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.1%
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)1.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-102.44%
EPS Next Y-61.3%
EPS Next 2Y41.97%
EPS Next 3Y34.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.34%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%
Revenue Next Year2.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y11.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-127.92%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year71.89%
EBIT Next 3Y56.82%
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.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of QUARTERHILL INC (QTRH.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to QTRH.CA.
What is the valuation status for QTRH stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to QUARTERHILL INC (QTRH.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of QTRH stock?
QUARTERHILL INC (QTRH.CA) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of QUARTERHILL INC (QTRH.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of QUARTERHILL INC (QTRH.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.