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QualysQLYS +6.94%98 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 20.00. GuruFocus rates QLYS with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $169.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,073 Software companies, Qualys ranks better than 56.05% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Qualys's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Qualys was 56.10% per year. The lowest was -31.30% per year. And the median was 20.00% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Qualys 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
QLYS vs ZETA, RELY, NTSK: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Qualys's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Qualys 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Qualys's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualys's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 15.60% mean?
Qualys (QLYS) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 15.60% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Qualys and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 20.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #911 out of 2073 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Qualys' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Qualys' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 15.60% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 20.00. The Software industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20. Qualys' value of 15.60% is 27.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualys ranks #911 out of 2073 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qualys has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualys' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ZETA and RELY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #911 out of 2073 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Qualys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20. Qualys' value of 15.60% is 27.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.00 vs. the industry median of 12.20, Qualys has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Software company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Software companies is 12.20, based on 2,073 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualys's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 15.60% is 27.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Qualys and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualys's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.60%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 20.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qualys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualys (QLYS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $169.52, compared to a current price of $154.89 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.60%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 20.00 and 27.9% above the Software industry median of 12.20. Qualys' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualys (QLYS), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Qualys (QLYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualys stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $154.89 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $169.52.
GuruFocus considers Qualys to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QLYS:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 15.60% (22% below median its 10-year median of 20.00)
GF Value™: $169.52 vs. price of $154.89 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% above the Software median (#911 of 2073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QLYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qualys is a cloud security and compliance solutions provider that helps businesses identify and manage their security risks and compliance requirements. The California-based company has more than 10,000 customers worldwide, the majority of which are small- and medium-size businesses. Qualys was founded in 1999 and went public in 2012.
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