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QLYS Qualys PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Qualys stock stands at 33.44 as of Jul 26, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.41 and the stock price of $147.47 per share. A decrease of 20% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 41.5 of the last 4 quarters.

QLYS PE ratio history

How has QLYS's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Qualys has been 56.73. The current 33.44 PE ratio is 41% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, QLYS's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2014 quarter at 204.62, with a price of $26.6 and an EPS of $0.13. The Sep 2015 quarter recorded the bottom point at 25.87, with a price of $28.46 and an EPS of $1.1.

Average
56.73
Median
48.67
Minimum
25.87
Maximum
204.62

Qualys PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 71.58% in 2015

Maximum annual decrease: -91.12% in 2014

Year PE ratio Change
2023 47.76 19.58%
2022 39.94 -47.03%
2021 75.4 44.78%
2020 52.08 10.57%
2019 47.1 -7.36%
2018 50.84 -7.48%
2017 54.95 -4.52%
2016 57.55 -18.25%
2015 70.4 71.58%
2014 41.03 -91.12%

QLYS average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of QLYS for the past years

Currently, QLYS's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
49.5
5-year avg
49.55
10-year avg
56.73
15-year avg
N/A

QLYS PE vs peers

What is QLYS's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers MSFT and SWI, QLYS's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than IBM's and INTC's. Qualys is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (33.44) than its peer group average of 25.71.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HPQ Hp Inc 12.11 $35.56B
IBM International Business Machines Corp 21.38 $176.14B
INTC Intel Corp 32.66 $133.46B
QLYS Qualys Inc 33.44 $5.45B
MSFT Microsoft Corp 36.69 $3.16T
SWI SolarWinds Corp 199.67 $2.01B

Frequently asked questions

What is Qualys's PE ratio?

As of Jul 26, 2024, QLYS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 33.44.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Qualys (QLYS)?

The average PE ratio for QLYS stock over the past 3 years is 49.5.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Qualys (QLYS)?

The average PE ratio for QLYS stock over the past 5 years is 49.55.

What is the highest PE ratio for QLYS?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 204.62 in the Sep 2014 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for QLYS compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of QLYS is 41% 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 (Jul 26, 2024), Qualys's stock price is $147.47. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $4.41. Therefore, Qualys's P/E ratio for today is 33.44. PE RATIO(33.44) = STOCK PRICE($147.47) / TTM EPS($4.41)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.