Qualys Inc (QLYS)

Qualys, Inc. is a software company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker QLYS. It develops cloud-based information technology, security, and compliance solutions used by organizations in the United States and abroad. Its product suite includes cloud applications for asset management, vulnerability management, detection and response, patching, endpoint detection and response, policy auditing, and file integrity monitoring. The company also provides TotalCloud, a platform focused on cloud workload protection, cloud security posture management, SaaS security posture management, infrastructure and entitlement management, and Kubernetes and container security. Qualys serves enterprises, government agencies, and small and medium-sized businesses across sectors such as education, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, technology, and utilities. It works through direct sales and channel partners, including consulting firms, resellers, cloud providers, managed service providers, and security consultants. Qualys was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Foster City, California.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-QLYS
$211.14
-2.6% Downside
Fair
$181.03
-16.5% Downside
Fair
Great
0.0%
36.3x
13.3x
10.7x
7.497 B
6.847 B
0.7%
99.2%
10.2
152.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$211.14

Estimated downside of 2.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$224.15

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$66.24

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

Comps Fair Value

$198.14

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$181.03

Analysts imply downside of 16.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 6 available valuation references for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

703 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

735 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

254.6 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

333.9 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

9

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.90

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

10.2

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

152.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Dividend Profile for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS)

Review the dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Dividend Yield

0.0%

No current dividend yield is indicated.

How to read events and dividends

The latest data indicates no current dividend yield for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS). No upcoming dividend amount or event date is currently available.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) has a Hold consensus, with 3 buy, 17 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 3
Hold 17
Sell 1
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$211.14
Estimated downside 2.6%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 2.6%
Analyst Target
$181.03
Implied downside 16.5%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) is $211.14. This implies an estimated downside of 2.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 2.6% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) is $181.03. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 16.5%.

The current financial health read for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS).

The current P/E ratio listed for Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) is 36.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Qualys Inc is 7.497 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Qualys Inc is 6.847 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Qualys Inc is NASDAQ-QLYS, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Qualys Inc (NASDAQ-QLYS) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Qualys Inc is 0.7%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Qualys Inc is 99.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.