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QualysMEX:QLYS 95 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.60 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 29.47. GuruFocus rates MEX:QLYS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,187.58. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,957 Software companies, Qualys ranks worse than 69.7% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Qualys's enterprise value is MXN78,681 Mil.
Qualys's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,470 Mil. Therefore, Qualys's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qualys's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:QLYS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.41 Med: 29.47 Max: 57.6
Current: 18.47
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Qualys was 57.60. The lowest was 9.41. And the median was 29.47.
MEX:QLYS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.7% of 1957
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.5
vs MEX:QLYS: 18.47
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-23), Qualys's stock price is MXN2642.08.
Qualys's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN102.019. Therefore, Qualys's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 25.90.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Qualys (MEX:QLYS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Qualys's share price for today is MXN2642.08.
Qualys's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN102.019.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Qualys's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:QLYS vs NTSK, VRNS, RELY: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Qualys's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Qualys's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualys's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Qualys's current Enterprise Value is MXN78,681 Mil.
Qualys's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN4,470 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Qualys (MEX:QLYS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.60 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Qualys. This is 40% below median its historical median of 29.47. Over the past decade, Qualys' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.41 to 57.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #1364 out of 1957 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Qualys' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Qualys' current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.60 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 29.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.41 to a high of 57.60. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50. Qualys' value of 17.60 is 67.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualys ranks #1364 out of 1957 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Qualys has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualys' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NTSK and VRNS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #1364 out of 1957 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Qualys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50. Qualys' value of 17.60 is 67.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Qualys' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.41 to 57.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.47 vs. the industry median of 10.50, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.50, based on 1,957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualys's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.60 is 67.6% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Qualys. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualys's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.60, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 29.47. 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?
Qualys (MEX:QLYS) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.60. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,187.58, compared to a current price of MXN2,642.08 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.60, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 29.47 and 67.6% above the Software industry median of 10.50. Qualys' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualys (MEX:QLYS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.60 as of Jul. 23, 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 (MEX:QLYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualys stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,642.08 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,187.58.
Key valuation signals for MEX:QLYS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.60 (40% below median its 10-year median of 29.47)
GF Value™: MXN3,187.58 vs. price of MXN2,642.08 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.6% above the Software median (#1364 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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