QLYS Qualys PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Qualys stock stands at 29.42 as of Feb 21, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.63 and the stock price of $136.2 per share. A decrease of 18% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 36.0 of the last 4 quarters.
QLYS PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Qualys has been 51.93. The current 29.42 PE ratio is 43% 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 Sep 2015 quarter recorded the bottom point at 25.87, with a price of $28.46 and an EPS of $1.1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.04 |
Qualys PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2021 | 57.87 | 3.28% | $100.69 | $1.74 |
| Mar 2021 | 56.03 | 7.58% | $104.78 | $1.87 |
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 and SWI's. Qualys is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (29.42) than its peer group average of 27.54.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 12.24 | $32.48B |
| SWI SolarWinds Corp | 27.76 | $3.14B |
| QLYS Qualys Inc | 29.42 | $4.98B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 32.74 | $3.03T |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 37.41 | $241.78B |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | $107.69B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Qualys's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, QLYS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 29.42.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Qualys (QLYS)?
The average PE ratio for QLYS stock over the past 3 years is 42.55.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Qualys (QLYS)?
The average PE ratio for QLYS stock over the past 5 years is 47.67.
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 43% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Qualys's stock price is $136.2. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.63. Therefore, Qualys's P/E ratio for today is 29.42. PE RATIO(29.42) = STOCK PRICE($136.2) / TTM EPS($4.63)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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