QLYS Qualys, Inc.
Platform & Compounding FCF
A+ 93.1 / 100 composite

AlphaQuality composite grade, weighted for platform & compounding fcf businesses.

Profitability

Weight: 25%
A+ 94
  • 5yr Avg ROIC 19.9%
  • Operating Margin Trend +2.78 pp/yr

Capital Efficiency

Weight: 15%
A+ 97
  • 5yr Avg ROE 25.0%
  • 5yr Share-Count CAGR -2.4%

Growth Quality

Weight: 25%
A+ 94
  • 5yr Revenue CAGR 12.9%
  • 5yr EPS CAGR 32.4%
  • Revenue-Growth Years (5) 5/5

Cash Generation

Weight: 20%
A+ 94
  • 5yr FCF Margin 40.9%
  • 5yr FCF/NI Conversion 1.70x

Balance Sheet

Weight: 10%
A+ 100
  • Net Debt / EBITDA -1.33x
  • Interest Coverage (EBIT/Int) 30.00x
  • Altman Z-Score 5.49

Stability

Weight: 5%
C 54
  • EPS Volatility (σ/μ) 0.72
  • Piotroski F-Score 7
  • Negative-Revenue Years (5) 0/5

Guru Flow

Curated superinvestor sentiment — not part of the AlphaQuality grade.
Trimming

4 of 4 gurus held; 1 added; 3 trimmed.

Holders
4
Avg Δ position
-41.2%
New buys
0
Full exits
0
As of Q1 2026