QualysQLYS +3.38%94 FCF Margin % is 53.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 39.13. GuruFocus rates QLYS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $167.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,815 Software companies, Qualys ranks better than 97.23% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Qualys's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $93.6 Mil. Qualys's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $175.6 Mil. Therefore, Qualys's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qualys's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
QLYS'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.27 Med: 39.13 Max: 45.49
Current: 42.42
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Qualys was 45.49%. The lowest was 23.27%. And the median was 39.13%.
QLYS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 97.23% of 2815
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs QLYS: 42.42
Qualys FCF Margin % Related Terms
Qualys FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qualys's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Qualys's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Qualys's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualys's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (QLYS) has a FCF Margin % of 53.31% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Qualys and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 39.13. Over the past decade, Qualys' FCF Margin % has ranged from 23.27 to 45.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #78 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Qualys' FCF Margin % too high?
Qualys' current FCF Margin % of 53.31% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 39.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.27 to a high of 45.49. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. Qualys' value of 53.31% is 2112% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualys ranks #78 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qualys has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualys' FCF Margin % compare to VRNS and BOX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #78 out of 2815 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Qualys in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. Qualys' value of 53.31% is 2112% above this benchmark. Historically, Qualys' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 23.27 to 45.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.13 vs. the industry median of 2.41, 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 FCF Margin % for a Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.41, based on 2,815 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualys's current FCF Margin % of 53.31% is 2112% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Qualys and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualys's current FCF Margin % is 53.31%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 39.13. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $167.86, compared to a current price of $120.17 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 53.31%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 39.13 and 2112% above the Software industry median of 2.41. Qualys' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualys (QLYS), the current FCF Margin % is 53.31% 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 $120.17 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $167.86.
GuruFocus considers Qualys to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for QLYS:
FCF Margin %: 53.31% (36% above median its 10-year median of 39.13)
GF Value™: $167.86 vs. price of $120.17 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2112% above the Software median (#78 of 2815)
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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