QUARTERHILL INC (QTRH.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:QTRH - CA7477131055 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to QTRH. QTRH was compared to 13 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. QTRH has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. QTRH is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QTRH had negative earnings in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: QTRH reported negative net income in multiple 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 -8.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QTRH outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
QTRH has a Return On Equity of -17.00%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QTRH outperforms 53.85% 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 (18.32%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QTRH's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
QTRH does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| 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 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
The debt/assets ratio for QTRH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
QTRH has an Altman-Z score of -1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that QTRH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of QTRH (-1.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QTRH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of QTRH (0.03) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.32 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.29%
2.3 Liquidity
QTRH has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that QTRH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QTRH's Current ratio of 0.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QTRH outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that QTRH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of QTRH (0.90) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QTRH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.77%, which is quite good.
QTRH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.65%.
QTRH shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.38% yearly.
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 34.14% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
QTRH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.39% yearly.
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
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
QTRH reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
QTRH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 313.60.
69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QTRH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
QTRH is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 313.6 |
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 (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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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 Cap108.68M
Revenue(TTM)155.58M
Net Income(TTM)-19.67M
Analysts82.22
Price Target1.87 (101.08%)
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)-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)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)23.39%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)13.52%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.17%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-62.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 313.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 9.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.33
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0
Fwd EY0.32%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS1.87
BVpS1.39
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 | -1.32 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.29%
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-61.3%
EPS Next 2Y41.97%
EPS Next 3Y34.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.52%
Revenue Next Year2.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y11.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.59%
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%.