(QLYS) Qualys - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: QLYS Qualys
Qualys Inc (NASDAQ:QLYS) is a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of products through its Enterprise TruRisk Platform. This platform enables customers to manage IT assets, detect vulnerabilities, and mitigate cyber risk. The companys solutions cater to various industries, including education, financial services, and healthcare, and are delivered through a combination of direct sales and channel partnerships.
From a business perspective, Qualys has demonstrated strong growth and profitability, with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 39.19%. The companys market capitalization stands at approximately $5 billion, indicating a significant presence in the systems software industry. To further evaluate the companys performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth rate, customer acquisition cost, and customer retention rate can be analyzed. For instance, a high revenue growth rate and low customer acquisition cost can indicate a strong product-market fit, while a high customer retention rate can suggest a loyal customer base.
In terms of competitive positioning, Qualys operates in a rapidly expanding market for cloud-based security solutions. The companys integrated platform and comprehensive suite of products provide a unique value proposition, differentiating it from competitors. To assess the companys competitive advantage, metrics such as market share, customer satisfaction, and innovation pipeline can be examined. For example, a growing market share and high customer satisfaction can indicate a strong competitive position, while a robust innovation pipeline can suggest a continued ability to innovate and adapt to changing market conditions.
To drive future growth, Qualys can focus on expanding its product offerings, enhancing its platforms capabilities, and increasing its presence in emerging markets. By analyzing KPIs such as research and development (R&D) expenditure as a percentage of revenue, the companys commitment to innovation can be evaluated. Additionally, metrics such as sales and marketing expense as a percentage of revenue can indicate the companys ability to effectively promote and sell its products.
QLYS Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 4,903m |
| Sub-Industry | Systems Software |
| IPO / Inception | 2012-09-28 |
QLYS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 8.31% |
| Fundamental | 92.4% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -9.75% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.17 of 5 |
QLYS Dividends
Currently no dividends paidQLYS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -70.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 9.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 60.1% |
| CAGR 5y | -3.55% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.08 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.15 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.89 |
| Alpha | -6.05 |
| Beta | 0.694 |
| Volatility | 30.99% |
| Current Volume | 182.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 286.3k |
| Stop Loss | 129.3 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | -0.67 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (185.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 38.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.24 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -5.15pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 19.80% (prev 26.82%; Δ -7.01pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.25 (>3.0%) and CFO 252.1m > Net Income 185.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-138.6m) to EBITDA (214.2m) ratio: -0.65 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.30 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (36.5m) change vs 12m ago -2.52% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 81.84% (prev 81.52%; Δ 0.33pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 67.91% (prev 66.33%; Δ 1.58pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM) |
Altman Z'' 1.26
| (A) 0.13 = (Total Current Assets 543.0m - Total Current Liabilities 416.8m) / Total Assets 999.5m |
| (B) -0.18 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -179.7m / Total Assets 999.5m |
| (C) 0.21 = EBIT TTM 197.5m / Avg Total Assets 938.1m |
| (D) -0.37 = Book Value of Equity -183.7m / Total Liabilities 491.3m |
| Total Rating: 1.26 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 92.41
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 5.19% = 2.60 |
| 3. FCF Margin 37.60% = 7.50 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.16 = 2.49 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.38 = 2.39 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 25.37% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 38.28% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 99.26% = 4.96 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 10.21% = 1.28 |
| 10. EPS Trend 89.09% = 2.23 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 24.73% = 2.47 |
What is the price of QLYS shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.10%, over one month by +3.10%, over three months by -5.13% and over the past year by +7.45%.
Is Qualys a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of QLYS is around 112.20 USD . This means that QLYS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -15.93%.
Is QLYS a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 16
- Sell: 2
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the QLYS price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 141 | 5.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 141 | 5.7% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 125.1 | -6.3% |
Last update: 2025-09-03 04:45
QLYS Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 370.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 27.057
P/E Forward = 22.6244
P/S = 7.6964
P/B = 9.6468
P/EG = 4.3507
Beta = 0.562
Revenue TTM = 637.0m USD
EBIT TTM = 197.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 214.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 74.5m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 7.10m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 81.6m USD (Calculated: Short Term 7.10m + Long Term 74.5m)
Net Debt = -138.6m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 4.61b USD (4.90b + Debt 81.6m - CCE 370.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 197.5m / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = 5.19% (FCF TTM 239.5m / Enterprise Value 4.61b)
FCF Margin = 37.60% (FCF TTM 239.5m / Revenue TTM 637.0m)
Net Margin = 29.04% (Net Income TTM 185.0m / Revenue TTM 637.0m)
Gross Margin = 81.84% ((Revenue TTM 637.0m - Cost of Revenue TTM 115.7m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -25.12 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 4.61b / Book Value Of Equity -183.7m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.67% (Interest Expense 2.18m / Debt 81.6m)
Taxrate = 17.23% (36.1m / 209.8m)
NOPAT = 163.5m (EBIT 197.5m * (1 - 17.23%))
Current Ratio = 1.30 (Total Current Assets 543.0m / Total Current Liabilities 416.8m)
Debt / Equity = 0.16 (Debt 81.6m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 508.2m)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.38 (Net Debt -138.6m / EBITDA 214.2m)
Debt / FCF = 0.34 (Debt 81.6m / FCF TTM 239.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 483.2m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 18.51% (Net Income 185.0m, Total Assets 999.5m )
RoE = 38.28% (Net Income TTM 185.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 483.2m)
RoCE = 35.42% (Ebit 197.5m / (Equity 483.2m + L.T.Debt 74.5m))
RoIC = 33.84% (NOPAT 163.5m / Invested Capital 483.2m)
WACC = 8.47% (E(4.90b)/V(4.98b) * Re(8.57%)) + (D(81.6m)/V(4.98b) * Rd(2.67%) * (1-Tc(0.17)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -72.73 | Cagr: -0.65%
Discount Rate = 8.57% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.72% ; FCFE base≈245.8m ; Y1≈251.0m ; Y5≈277.8m
Fair Price DCF = 123.0 (DCF Value 4.44b / Shares Outstanding 36.1m; 5y FCF grow 1.97% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 99.26 | Revenue CAGR: 10.21%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -1.28
EPS Correlation: 89.09 | EPS CAGR: 24.73%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -22.98
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