QLYS Relative Valuation
QLYS's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, QLYS is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.
Historical Valuation
Qualys Inc (QLYS) is now in the Undervalued zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 18.05 is considered Undervalued compared with the five-year average of 30.31. The fair price of Qualys Inc (QLYS) is between 173.81 to 258.40 according to relative valuation methord. Compared to the current price of 134.35 USD , Qualys Inc is Undervalued By 22.7%.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
173.81-258.40
Current Price：134.35
22.7%
Undervalued
18.05
PE
1Y
3Y
5Y
12.70
EV/EBITDA
Qualys Inc. (QLYS) has a current EV/EBITDA of 12.70. The 5-year average EV/EBITDA is 19.39. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 12.37, Undervalued between 12.37 and 15.88, Fairly Valued between 22.90 and 15.88, Overvalued between 22.90 and 26.41, and Strongly Overvalued above 26.41. The current Forward EV/EBITDA of 12.70 falls within the Undervalued range.
13.19
EV/EBIT
Qualys Inc. (QLYS) has a current EV/EBIT of 13.19. The 5-year average EV/EBIT is 21.93. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 12.70, Undervalued between 12.70 and 17.31, Fairly Valued between 26.54 and 17.31, Overvalued between 26.54 and 31.15, and Strongly Overvalued above 31.15. The current Forward EV/EBIT of 13.19 falls within the Undervalued range.
6.66
PS
Qualys Inc. (QLYS) has a current PS of 6.66. The 5-year average PS is 9.05. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 6.06, Undervalued between 6.06 and 7.56, Fairly Valued between 10.54 and 7.56, Overvalued between 10.54 and 12.04, and Strongly Overvalued above 12.04. The current Forward PS of 6.66 falls within the Undervalued range.
15.77
P/OCF
Qualys Inc. (QLYS) has a current P/OCF of 15.77. The 5-year average P/OCF is 22.88. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 15.84, Undervalued between 15.84 and 19.36, Fairly Valued between 26.40 and 19.36, Overvalued between 26.40 and 29.92, and Strongly Overvalued above 29.92. The current Forward P/OCF of 15.77 falls within the Strongly Undervalued range.
16.21
P/FCF
Qualys Inc. (QLYS) has a current P/FCF of 16.21. The 5-year average P/FCF is 25.42. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 16.65, Undervalued between 16.65 and 21.04, Fairly Valued between 29.81 and 21.04, Overvalued between 29.81 and 34.19, and Strongly Overvalued above 34.19. The current Forward P/FCF of 16.21 falls within the Strongly Undervalued range.
Qualys Inc (QLYS) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 8.89. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 13.76 , the current P/B ratio is approximately -35.42% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 12.99, the current P/B ratio is about -31.58% higher. Qualys Inc (QLYS) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 5.78%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 4.50%, the current FCF yield is approximately 28.36% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 4.18% , the current FCF yield is about 38.11% lower.
8.89
P/B
Median3y
13.76
Median5y
12.99
5.78
FCF Yield
Median3y
4.50
Median5y
4.18
Competitors Valuation Multiple
The average P/S ratio for QLYS's competitors is 3.54, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Qualys Inc Corp (QLYS) exhibits a P/S ratio of 6.66, which is 88.44% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 10.41%, this premium appears unsustainable.
Performance Decomposition
1Y
3Y
5Y
Market capitalization of QLYS decreased by 5.42% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an increase in Revenue Growth from 153.87M to 169.88M.
The secondary factor is the Margin Expansion, contributed -1.30%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of QLYS in the past 1 year is driven by Revenue Growth. Which is more sustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qualys Inc (QLYS) currently overvalued or undervalued?
Qualys Inc (QLYS) is now in the Undervalued zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 18.05 is considered Undervalued compared with the five-year average of 30.31. The fair price of Qualys Inc (QLYS) is between 173.81 to 258.40 according to relative valuation methord. Compared to the current price of 134.35 USD , Qualys Inc is Undervalued By 22.70% .
What is Qualys Inc (QLYS) fair value?
QLYS's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of Qualys Inc (QLYS) is between 173.81 to 258.40 according to relative valuation methord.
How does QLYS's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for QLYS's competitors is 3.54, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Qualys Inc Corp (QLYS) exhibits a P/S ratio of 6.66, which is 88.44% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 10.41%, this premium appears unsustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for Qualys Inc (QLYS) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Qualys Inc (QLYS) has a P/B ratio of 8.89. This indicates that the market values QLYS at 8.89 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for Qualys Inc (QLYS) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Qualys Inc (QLYS) has a FCF Yield of 5.78%. This means that for every dollar of Qualys Inc’s market capitalization, the company generates 5.78 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Qualys Inc (QLYS) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Qualys Inc (QLYS) has a Forward P/E ratio of 18.05. This means the market is willing to pay $18.05 for every dollar of Qualys Inc’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for Qualys Inc (QLYS) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Qualys Inc (QLYS) has a Forward P/S ratio of 6.66. This means the market is valuing QLYS at $6.66 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.