QUAD GRAPHICS INC (QUAD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:QUAD - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US7473011093 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to QUAD. QUAD was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. QUAD has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. QUAD scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QUAD was profitable.
In the past year QUAD had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: QUAD reported negative net income in multiple years.
QUAD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -1.15%, QUAD is not doing good in the industry: 60.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
QUAD has a worse Return On Equity (-16.44%) than 63.10% of its industry peers.
QUAD has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QUAD outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
QUAD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.93%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.73%) for QUAD is above the 3 year average (11.93%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.15% | ||
| ROE | -16.44% | ||
| ROIC | 13.73% |
ROA(3y)-2.35%
ROA(5y)-2.34%
ROE(3y)-47.66%
ROE(5y)-53.58%
ROIC(3y)11.93%
ROIC(5y)9.63%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of QUAD (4.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QUAD has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of QUAD (21.64%) is worse than 67.86% of its industry peers.
QUAD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.64% |
OM growth 3Y15.32%
OM growth 5Y7.39%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.04%
GM growth 5Y3.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QUAD is still creating some value.
QUAD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, QUAD has less shares outstanding
QUAD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
QUAD has an Altman-Z score of 1.82. This is not the best score and indicates that QUAD is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
QUAD has a Altman-Z score of 1.82. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QUAD outperforms 44.05% of its industry peers.
QUAD has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.21. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as QUAD would need 6.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
QUAD has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.21) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
QUAD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.85. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of QUAD (4.85) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC10.15%
2.3 Liquidity
QUAD has a Current Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that QUAD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QUAD has a worse Current ratio (0.92) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that QUAD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of QUAD (0.64) is worse than 84.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 71.43% over the past year.
QUAD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 28.47% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.94% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, QUAD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.39% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)71.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y28.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.39%
Sales Q2Q%-9.82%
3.2 Future
QUAD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.65% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, QUAD will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.75%
EPS Next 2Y12.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.52, the valuation of QUAD can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QUAD is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. QUAD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.87, the valuation of QUAD can be described as very cheap.
QUAD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QUAD is cheaper than 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
QUAD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, QUAD is valued cheaper than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QUAD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 QUAD's earnings are expected to grow with 12.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2Y12.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.13%, QUAD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
QUAD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.47. QUAD pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
QUAD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.13% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QUAD decreases each year by -30.13%.
QUAD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of QUAD are negative and hence is the payout ratio. QUAD will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-84.62%
EPS Next 2Y12.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:QUAD (8/8/2025, 1:28:39 PM)
6.26
-0.23 (-3.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners57.25%
Inst Owner Change1.03%
Ins Owners12.92%
Ins Owner Change-5.14%
Market Cap316.82M
Analysts85
Price Target9.64 (53.99%)
Short Float %5.12%
Short Ratio6.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.13%
DP-84.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)64.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)130.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)32.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.33%
Max EPS beat(4)130.68%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)81.34%
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)2.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.92%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.61 | ||
| P/B | 3.64 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY15.34%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY17.03%
FCF(TTM)1.45
FCFY23.14%
OCF(TTM)2.4
OCFY38.29%
SpS51.07
BVpS1.72
TBVpS-0.73
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)0.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.15% | ||
| ROE | -16.44% | ||
| ROCE | 17.38% | ||
| ROIC | 13.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.85% | ||
| OM | 4.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.64% | ||
| FCFM | 2.84% |
ROA(3y)-2.35%
ROA(5y)-2.34%
ROE(3y)-47.66%
ROE(5y)-53.58%
ROIC(3y)11.93%
ROIC(5y)9.63%
ROICexc(3y)12.58%
ROICexc(5y)10.42%
ROICexgc(3y)15.34%
ROICexgc(5y)12.79%
ROCE(3y)15.1%
ROCE(5y)12.19%
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.86%
ROICexcg growth 5Y21.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.03%
OM growth 3Y15.32%
OM growth 5Y7.39%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.04%
GM growth 5Y3.09%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
F-Score7
WACC10.15%
ROIC/WACC1.35
Cap/Depr(3y)51.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)71.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y28.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y14.75%
EPS Next 2Y12.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.39%
Sales Q2Q%-9.82%
Revenue Next Year-10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.74%
EBIT growth 3Y11.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.55%
EBIT Next Year367.97%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-31.11%
FCF growth 3Y-13.65%
FCF growth 5Y4.59%
OCF growth 1Y-32.01%
OCF growth 3Y-6.13%
OCF growth 5Y-6.2%