QLYS Qualys PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Qualys stock stands at 27.45 as of May 15, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.95 and the stock price of $135.9 per share. A decrease of 3.4% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 28.4 of the last 4 quarters.
QLYS PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Qualys has been 50.87. The current 27.45 PE ratio is 46% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, QLYS's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2018 quarter at 106.71, with a price of $84.3 and an EPS of $0.79. The Mar 2025 quarter recorded the bottom point at 25.44, with a price of $125.93 and an EPS of $4.95.
Qualys PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 181.26% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -91.12% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.71 | -37.79% | $140.22 | $4.72 |
| 2023 | 47.76 | 19.58% | $196.28 | $4.11 |
| 2022 | 39.94 | -47.03% | $112.23 | $2.81 |
| 2021 | 75.4 | 44.78% | $137.22 | $1.82 |
| 2020 | 52.08 | 10.57% | $121.87 | $2.34 |
| 2019 | 47.1 | -7.36% | $83.37 | $1.77 |
| 2018 | 50.84 | -7.48% | $74.74 | $1.47 |
| 2017 | 54.95 | -4.52% | $59.35 | $1.08 |
| 2016 | 57.55 | -18.25% | $31.65 | $0.55 |
| 2015 | 70.4 | 71.58% | $33.09 | $0.47 |
| 2014 | 41.03 | -91.12% | $37.75 | $0.92 |
| 2013 | 462.2 | 181.26% | $23.11 | $0.05 |
| 2012 | 164.33 | N/A | $14.79 | $0.09 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.09 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.04 |
Qualys PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 25.44 | -14.37% | $125.93 | $4.95 |
| Dec 2024 | 29.71 | 7.06% | $140.22 | $4.72 |
| Sep 2024 | 27.75 | -9.7% | $128.46 | $4.63 |
| Jun 2024 | 30.73 | -18.79% | $142.6 | $4.64 |
| Mar 2024 | 37.84 | -20.77% | $166.87 | $4.41 |
| Dec 2023 | 47.76 | 18.04% | $196.28 | $4.11 |
| Sep 2023 | 40.46 | 0.87% | $152.55 | $3.77 |
| Jun 2023 | 40.11 | -8.99% | $129.17 | $3.22 |
| Mar 2023 | 44.07 | 10.34% | $130.02 | $2.95 |
| Dec 2022 | 39.94 | -24.92% | $112.23 | $2.81 |
| Sep 2022 | 53.2 | 10.08% | $139.39 | $2.62 |
| Jun 2022 | 48.33 | -16.51% | $126.14 | $2.61 |
| Mar 2022 | 57.89 | -23.22% | $142.41 | $2.46 |
| Dec 2021 | 75.4 | 26.7% | $137.22 | $1.82 |
| Sep 2021 | 59.51 | 2.83% | $111.29 | $1.87 |
QLYS Price vs fair value
QLYS average PE ratio chart
Currently, QLYS's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
QLYS PE vs peers
Compared to its peers MSFT and IBM, QLYS's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than HPQ's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 10.28 | $27.13B |
| QLYS Qualys Inc | 27.45 | $4.94B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 34.88 | $3.37T |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 44.97 | $247.85B |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | $94B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Qualys's PE ratio?
As of May 15, 2025, QLYS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 27.45.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Qualys (QLYS)?
The average PE ratio for QLYS stock over the past 3 years is 38.78.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Qualys (QLYS)?
The average PE ratio for QLYS stock over the past 5 years is 45.77.
What is the highest PE ratio for QLYS?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 106.71 in the Jun 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for QLYS compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of QLYS is 46% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is QLYS's PE ratio calculated (Qualys PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 15, 2025), Qualys's stock price is $135.9. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $4.95. Therefore, Qualys's P/E ratio for today is 27.45. PE RATIO(27.45) = STOCK PRICE($135.9) / TTM EPS($4.95)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.