(QUAD) Quad Graphics - Ratings and Ratios
Printed Products, Marketing Services, Ink Manufacturing, Data Analytics, Digital
QUAD EPS (Earnings per Share)
QUAD Revenue
Description: QUAD Quad Graphics
Quad/Graphics, Inc. is a global marketing solutions provider operating across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, Asia, and others. The companys diverse portfolio includes printing services, such as retail inserts, publications, and direct mail, as well as marketing and other services like data intelligence, analytics, and creative strategy.
From a business perspective, Quad/Graphics serves a range of blue-chip companies across various industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial services, and healthcare. The companys ability to provide integrated marketing solutions, including print, digital, and broadcast channels, positions it as a one-stop-shop for clients seeking to execute complex marketing campaigns. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include revenue growth, segment-wise profitability, and client acquisition/retention rates.
To further analyze Quad/Graphics performance, we can examine metrics such as its EBITDA margin, debt-to-equity ratio, and return on assets (ROA). Given the companys history and industry, its also essential to monitor its ability to adapt to the shift towards digital marketing and its investments in new technologies. Additionally, KPIs like capacity utilization, print volume, and average revenue per user (ARPU) can provide insights into the companys operational efficiency and pricing power.
With a market capitalization of $284.44M USD and a forward P/E ratio of 6.31, Quad/Graphics valuation appears reasonable compared to its peers. However, the companys negative return on equity (RoE) of -25.44% raises concerns about its profitability. As a Trading Analyst, its crucial to drill down into the underlying drivers of this underperformance and assess the companys prospects for recovery.
QUAD Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 334m |
| Sub-Industry | Commercial Printing |
| IPO / Inception | 2010-07-06 |
QUAD Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 55.3% |
| Fundamental | 48.2% |
| Dividend Rating | 67.4% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 35.3% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.50 of 5 |
QUAD Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 4.43% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 9.26% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 5.92% |
| Payout Consistency | 64.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 28.7% |
QUAD Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 86.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 1.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 67% |
| CAGR 5y | 27.52% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.59 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 1.27 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.07 |
| Alpha | 45.76 |
| Beta | 0.679 |
| Volatility | 49.71% |
| Current Volume | 121.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 243.7k |
| Stop Loss | 6.4 (-4.5%) |
| Signal | 0.88 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income (-14.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 155.1m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.85pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -1.61% (prev -3.35%; Δ 1.75pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.10 (>3.0%) and CFO 119.6m > Net Income -14.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (527.9m) to EBITDA (135.7m) ratio: 3.89 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.92 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (47.6m) change vs 12m ago -0.21% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 20.84% (prev -21.68%; Δ 42.52pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 198.1% (prev 203.0%; Δ -4.87pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 0.83 (EBITDA TTM 135.7m / Interest Expense TTM 57.7m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -2.30
| (A) -0.03 = (Total Current Assets 492.8m - Total Current Liabilities 534.3m) / Total Assets 1.24b |
| (B) -0.51 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -637.0m / Total Assets 1.24b |
| (C) 0.04 = EBIT TTM 47.8m / Avg Total Assets 1.30b |
| (D) -0.62 = Book Value of Equity -720.6m / Total Liabilities 1.15b |
| Total Rating: -2.30 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 48.18
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 8.91% = 4.46 |
| 3. FCF Margin 2.77% = 0.69 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 5.48 = -2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.51 = -2.32 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 6.39% = 7.99 |
| 7. RoE -20.78% = -2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -84.50% = -4.22 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -12.66% = -2.11 |
| 10. EPS Trend 7.94% = 0.20 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of QUAD shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.00%, over one month by +9.03%, over three months by +28.69% and over the past year by +60.79%.
Is Quad Graphics a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of QUAD is around 7.16 USD . This means that QUAD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 6.87%.
Is QUAD a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the QUAD price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 9.3 | 38.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 9.3 | 38.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 8 | 19.1% |
Last update: 2025-09-09 04:45
QUAD Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 6.70m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 5.9559
P/S = 0.1291
P/B = 3.8348
P/EG = 1.63
Beta = 1.429
Revenue TTM = 2.58b USD
EBIT TTM = 47.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 135.7m USD
Long Term Debt = 420.5m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 55.9m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 476.4m USD (Calculated: Short Term 55.9m + Long Term 420.5m)
Net Debt = 527.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 803.3m USD (333.6m + Debt 476.4m - CCE 6.70m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.83 (Ebit TTM 47.8m / Interest Expense TTM 57.7m)
FCF Yield = 8.91% (FCF TTM 71.6m / Enterprise Value 803.3m)
FCF Margin = 2.77% (FCF TTM 71.6m / Revenue TTM 2.58b)
Net Margin = -0.55% (Net Income TTM -14.3m / Revenue TTM 2.58b)
Gross Margin = 20.84% ((Revenue TTM 2.58b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.05b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -1.11 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 803.3m / Book Value Of Equity -720.6m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.77% (Interest Expense 13.2m / Debt 476.4m)
Taxrate = 150.0% (set to none) (300.0k / 200.0k)
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 0.92 (Total Current Assets 492.8m / Total Current Liabilities 534.3m)
Debt / Equity = 5.48 (Debt 476.4m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 87.0m)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.51 (Net Debt 527.9m / EBITDA 135.7m)
Debt / FCF = 6.65 (Debt 476.4m / FCF TTM 71.6m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 68.8m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -1.15% (Net Income -14.3m, Total Assets 1.24b )
RoE = -20.78% (Net Income TTM -14.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 68.8m)
RoCE = 9.77% (Ebit 47.8m / (Equity 68.8m + L.T.Debt 420.5m))
RoIC = 6.39% (Ebit 47.8m / (Assets 1.24b - Current Assets 492.8m))
WACC = unknown (E(333.6m)/V(810.0m) * Re(8.52%)) + (D(476.4m)/V(810.0m) * Rd(2.77%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -19.85 | Cagr: -0.73%
Discount Rate = 8.52% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 68.65% ; FCFE base≈58.9m ; Y1≈39.2m ; Y5≈18.4m
Fair Price DCF = 8.94 (DCF Value 332.7m / Shares Outstanding 37.2m; 5y FCF grow -39.02% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -84.50 | Revenue CAGR: -12.66%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 5.08
EPS Correlation: 7.94 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 217.7
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