QLYS Qualys PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Qualys stock stands at 32.44 as of Nov 21, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.63 and the stock price of $150.18 per share. A decrease of 10% 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 51.66. The current 32.44 PE ratio is 37% 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: 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
Currently, QLYS's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
QLYS PE vs peers
Compared to its peers MSFT and SWI, QLYS's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than IBM's and HPQ's. Qualys is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (32.44) than its peer group average of 34.56.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 13.16 | $36.53B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 31.82 | $205.64B |
| QLYS Qualys Inc | 32.44 | $5.5B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 33.93 | $3.07T |
| SWI SolarWinds Corp | 61.05 | $2.29B |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | $105.41B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Qualys's PE ratio?
As of Nov 21, 2024, QLYS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 32.44.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Qualys (QLYS)?
The average PE ratio for QLYS stock over the past 3 years is 45.29.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Qualys (QLYS)?
The average PE ratio for QLYS stock over the past 5 years is 47.65.
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 37% 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 (Nov 21, 2024), Qualys's stock price is $150.18. 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 32.44. PE RATIO(32.44) = STOCK PRICE($150.18) / TTM EPS($4.63)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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