Qualys Profitability Analysis
| QLYS Stock | USD 85.15 0.81 0.96% |
Net Income | First Reported 2010-03-31 | Previous Quarter 50.3 M | Current Value 53.1 M | Quarterly Volatility 16.5 M |
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| Gross Profit Margin | 0.88 | 0.8285 |
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| Net Profit Margin | 0.31 | 0.2964 |
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| Operating Profit Margin | 0.35 | 0.3317 |
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| Pretax Profit Margin | 0.39 | 0.3689 |
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| Return On Assets | 0.19 | 0.1811 |
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At current margin levels, Qualys ranks among the more profitable operators in its category, with margins that suggest durable competitive advantages. Gross margin of 88.0% narrows sharply to a net margin of 31.0%, indicating that overhead, financing, or non-operating costs consume a large share of gross profit. Return on equity of 37.0% alongside return on assets of 19.0% reflects how efficiently Qualys' capital and asset base are converting into earnings. Figures reflect Qualys' last reported annual data.
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Quarterly Earnings Growth 23.6% | Earnings Share 5.44 | Revenue Per Share | Quarterly Revenue Growth 10.1% | Return On Assets |
Book value captures Qualys accounting equity, while market value captures the collective view of participants. Qualys' market capitalization is 2.98 B. Qualys P/B of 5.3 reflects a market valuation far exceeding accounting equity. Enterprise value (TTM) stands at 2.58 B. Intrinsic value provides a third perspective, grounded in fundamentals rather than accounting convention or market sentiment.
Understanding Qualys involves recognizing that value and price can reflect different time horizons. For Qualys, key inputs include a P/E ratio of 46.56, a P/B ratio of 5.3, a profit margin of 31.0%, and ROE of 37.0%.
Qualys Inc Return On Asset vs. Return On Equity Fundamental Analysis
Return On Equity stood at 37.00% as of December 31, 2025. Related reported metric: Return On Asset at 19.00% as of December 31, 2025.
Qualys Return On Asset vs. Return On Equity
Qualys's Return on Equity of 37.0% is notably elevated. While this may reflect strong operational execution, an ROE at this level often involves financial leverage amplifying the return beyond what operations alone produce. The sustainability of this figure depends on whether the underlying debt structure remains manageable.
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Qualys's Return on Assets of 19.0% reflects strong asset efficiency — each dollar of deployed capital produces meaningful income. This level typically characterizes asset-light models or businesses with significant pricing power that convert their balance sheet into earnings effectively.
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Qualys's ROE and ROA are relatively close, indicating limited financial leverage. Equity returns are driven primarily by operational performance rather than capital structure.
Qualys Return On Asset Comparison
Qualys is currently under evaluation in return on asset relative to competitors.
Qualys Profitability Projections
Profitability trends for Qualys deserve careful review, as they reveal whether cost structure and revenue efficiency are improving or deteriorating. The rate of change in Qualys' margins matters more than the absolute level, because it signals whether operating leverage is working. Qualys currently maintains a profit margin of 31.0%.
| Last Reported | End Of Year Estimate | ||
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | -4 M | -3.8 M | |
| Operating Income | 222 M | 233 M | |
| Income Before Tax | 246.8 M | 259.2 M | |
| Total Other Income Expense Net | 24.9 M | 26.1 M | |
| Net Income | 198.3 M | 208.2 M | |
| Income Tax Expense | 48.5 M | 50.9 M | |
| Net Income Applicable To Common Shares | 124.2 M | 130.4 M | |
| Net Income From Continuing Ops | 198.3 M | 208.2 M | |
| Non Operating Income Net Other | 3.6 M | 2.5 M | |
| Interest Income | 25.3 M | 26.5 M | |
| Net Interest Income | 25.3 M | 26.5 M | |
| Change To Netincome | 38.8 M | 24.8 M | |
| Net Income Per Share | 5.49 | 5.76 | |
| Income Quality | 1.56 | 1.48 | |
| Net Income Per E B T | 0.80 | 1.12 |
Qualys Profitability Driver Comparison
The profitability drivers of Qualys isolate which financial relationships have the most influence on margin behavior. External variables including input cost shifts, regulatory changes, and demand cycles introduce volatility into Qualys' margin structure.
Qualys Profitability Trends
Qualys profitability trend tracks the direction of gross, operating, and net profit over time. The direction of Qualys' profitability trends reveals whether margin structure is tightening or loosening over time.
Qualys Profitability Drivers Correlations
Correlation analysis of Qualys' revenue and profit indicators shows which financial drivers move together and which diverge. Low correlation between gross profit and operating expenses at Qualys indicates that overhead costs move independently of sales volume.
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Overall, Qualys combines a strong margin structure with improving profitability trends, suggesting the business is extending its earnings capacity rather than simply maintaining existing levels.
Estimated Months Earnings per Share
This chart shows the estimate series used for upcoming reporting periods.
Detailed Analysis of Earnings Estimates
Latest Earning Estimates and Surprises
The table below lists reported EPS, estimated EPS, and the reported surprise for each available quarter.
| Reported | Fiscal Date | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise | |||
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2026-02-05 | 2025-12-31 | 1.78 | 1.87 | 0.09 | 5 | ||
2025-11-04 | 2025-09-30 | 1.56 | 1.86 | 0.3 | 19 | ||
2025-08-05 | 2025-06-30 | 1.48 | 1.68 | 0.2 | 13 | ||
2025-05-06 | 2025-03-31 | 1.47 | 1.67 | 0.2 | 13 | ||
2025-02-06 | 2024-12-31 | 1.37 | 1.6 | 0.23 | 16 | ||
2024-11-05 | 2024-09-30 | 1.34 | 1.56 | 0.22 | 16 | ||
2024-08-06 | 2024-06-30 | 1.32 | 1.52 | 0.2 | 15 |