Back to all stocks

QLYS

9/9 Score

Qualys, Inc.

Analysis Date: February 2, 2026

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 37.6%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 28.0%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 23.8%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 4.0%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -0.2%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 82.4%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Technology

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.10x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 166.0%

Analysis Summary

QLYS presents a rather compelling picture, wouldn't you agree? The company boasts a robust return on invested capital and shareholder equity, alongside strong free cash flow generation, which is precisely the kind of engine we look for. Add to that a solid, defensible moat in the technology sector and a clean balance sheet, and you have a recipe for long-term value creation.

Want More Analysis?

Get detailed scores for thousands of stocks and discover your next investment with the Vetted app.

Download Vetted