US · QLYS
Qualys, Inc.
- Sector
- Technology · Software - Infrastructure
- Headquarters
- Foster City, CA 94404
- Website
- qualys.com
Price · as of 2025-12-31
$88.53
Market cap 3.34B
Valuation summary
Four models, one snapshot. Upside is target ÷ current − 1.
| Valuation method | Value, $ | Upside, % |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence(AI) | $126.31 | +42.67% |
| Intrinsic Value(DCF) | $99.64 | +12.55% |
| Graham-Dodd Method(GD) | $42.76 | -51.7% |
| Graham Formula(GF) | $98.15 | +10.87% |
Valuation history
Annual price (USD per share) overlaid with each model's fair value. Y-axis is log scale.
| Year | Price | AI | DCF | Graham-Dodd | Graham Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $0.00 | $8.63 | |||
| 2012 | $12.55 | $45.47 | $114.72 | $8.63 | $5.23 |
| 2013 | $27.46 | $78.96 | $37.24 | $3.48 | $1.29 |
| 2014 | $43.54 | $89.70 | $77.38 | $9.18 | $28.33 |
| 2015 | $25.39 | $82.66 | $104.35 | $8.06 | $14.04 |
| 2016 | $34.90 | $76.39 | $111.10 | $10.05 | $15.08 |
| 2017 | $78.45 | $84.87 | $83.71 | $14.53 | $25.93 |
| 2018 | $82.86 | $69.07 | $92.26 | $15.24 | $38.40 |
| 2019 | $78.87 | $87.18 | $85.52 | $18.58 | $40.56 |
| 2020 | $100.53 | $94.73 | $73.31 | $21.83 | $47.63 |
| 2021 | $127.48 | $105.42 | $58.29 | $20.09 | $37.74 |
| 2022 | $117.84 | $110.37 | $107.09 | $21.37 | $74.41 |
| 2023 | $168.66 | $138.62 | $126.23 | $30.33 | $85.32 |
| 2024 | $127.34 | $134.38 | $114.72 | $36.36 | $81.71 |
| 2025 | $94.59 | $126.31 | $104.33 | $42.76 | $98.15 |
AI valuation
Our deep-learning model estimates Qualys, Inc.'s (QLYS) per-share fair value from quarterly fundamentals, sector trend, and historical valuation patterns.
- AI fair value
- $126.31
- Current price
- $88.53
- AI upside
- +42.67%
Methodology and confidence bands appear in the dedicated valuation theory section. The AI score is an estimate, not a recommendation.
Intrinsic value (DCF)
Open DCF calculatorThree textbook valuation models, recomputed daily from the latest financial statements. The DCF uses our Chepakovich model. Graham-Dodd and Graham Formula are conservative reference points.
DCF
$99.64
+12.55% upside
Graham-Dodd
$42.76
-51.7% upside
Graham Formula
$98.15
+10.87% upside
Peer comparison
Same-industry comparables, ranked by market cap.
| Basic Info | Model Valuation | Core Valuation | Profitability | Leverage & Liquidity | Growth | Cash Flow | Dividends | Enterprise Value | Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticker | Company Name | Price | Market Cap | AI Upside | DCF Upside | GD Upside | GF Upside | P/E | P/B | P/S | EV/EBITDA | PEG | P/TBV | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin | ROE | ROIC | ROA | Debt/Equity | Interest Coverage | Current Ratio | Quick Ratio | Net Debt/EBITDA | EPS Growth | Sales Growth | FCF Growth | FCF Yield | Op Cash Flow Ratio | Cash ROIC | Dividend Yield | Dividend Payout | Shareholder Yield | EV/EBIT | EV/FCF | EV/Sales | Altman Z-Score |
| QLYS | Qualys, Inc. | $88.53 | 3.34B | +43% | +13% | -52% | +11% | 17.24 | 6.09 | 5.11 | 11.75 | 101.47 | 6.22 | 82.85% | 33.17% | 29.64% | 38.20% | 100.37% | 19.17% | 0.17 | — | 1.41 | 1.32 | -0.59 | 1699.00% | 1013.00% | 3135.00% | 8.90% | 0.66 | 171.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.37% | 13.83 | 10.08 | 4.59 | 5.12 |
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About Qualys, Inc.
Qualys, Inc. provides cloud-based information technology (IT), security, and compliance solutions in the United States and internationally. The company offers Qualys Cloud Apps, which includes Vulnerability Management; Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response; Threat Protection; Continuous Monitoring; Patch Management; Multi-Vector Endpoint Detection and Response; Certificate Assessment; SaaS Detection and Response; Secure Enterprise Mobility; Policy Compliance; Security Configuration Assessment; PCI Compliance; File Integrity Monitoring; Security Assessment Questionnaire; Out of-Band Configuration Assessment; Web Application Scanning; Web Application Firewall; Global Asset Inventory; Cybersecurity Asset Management; Certificate Inventory; Cloud Inventory; Cloud Security Assessment; and Container Security. Its integrated suite of IT, security, and compliance solutions delivered on its Qualys Cloud Platform enables customers to identify and manage IT assets, collect and analyze IT security data, discover and prioritize vulnerabilities, recommend and implement remediation actions, and verify the implementation of such actions. The company also provides asset tagging and management, reporting and dashboards, questionnaires and collaboration, remediation and workflow, big data correlation and analytics engine, and alerts and notifications, which enable integrated workflows, management and real-time analysis, and reporting across IT, security, and compliance solutions. The company offers its solutions through its sales teams, as well as through its network of channel partners, such as security consulting organizations, managed service providers, resellers, and consulting firms. It serves enterprises, government entities, and small and medium-sized businesses in various industries, including education, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, media, retail, technology, and utilities. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
- CEO
- Sumedh S. Thakar
- Employees
- 2.44K
- Beta
- 0.57
Disclaimer: Information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Upside computed as ($99.64 ÷ $88.53) − 1 = +12.55% (DCF, example).