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Quality and ReliabilityATH:QUAL -0.31%77 PEG Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates ATH:QUAL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Software companies, Quality and Reliability ranks better than 87.5% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quality and Reliability's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:QUAL'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.68 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, Quality and Reliability's highest PEG Ratio was 0.88. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.68.
ATH:QUAL's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 87.5% of 816
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.345
vs ATH:QUAL: 0.42
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Quality and Reliability (ATH:QUAL) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
* 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 - Application subindustry, Quality and Reliability's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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.
Quality and Reliability PEG Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Quality and Reliability's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quality and Reliability's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Quality and Reliability (ATH:QUAL) has a PEG Ratio of 0.42 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Quality and Reliability and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Quality and Reliability's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Quality and Reliability ranks #102 out of 816 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Quality and Reliability's PEG Ratio too high?
Quality and Reliability's current PEG Ratio of 0.42 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.88. The Software industry median PEG Ratio is 1.35. Quality and Reliability's value of 0.42 is 68.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quality and Reliability ranks #102 out of 816 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quality and Reliability has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quality and Reliability's PEG Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Quality and Reliability ranks #102 out of 816 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Quality and Reliability in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.35. Quality and Reliability's value of 0.42 is 68.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Quality and Reliability's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Quality and Reliability has consistently been below 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 PEG Ratio for a Software company?
The median PEG Ratio among Software companies is 1.35, based on 816 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quality and Reliability's current PEG Ratio of 0.42 is 68.8% below 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Quality and Reliability and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quality and Reliability's current PEG Ratio is 0.42, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quality and Reliability stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quality and Reliability (ATH:QUAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.06, compared to a current price of €1.30 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.42, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 68.8% below the Software industry median of 1.35. Quality and Reliability's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quality and Reliability (ATH:QUAL), the current PEG Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 12, 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 Quality and Reliability (ATH:QUAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quality and Reliability stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.30 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.06.
GuruFocus considers Quality and Reliability to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ATH:QUAL:
PEG Ratio: 0.42 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: €2.06 vs. price of €1.30 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.8% below the Software median (#102 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:QUAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quality and Reliability SA is engaged in software development and in the provision of integration services for information systems. The company delivers complex Integrated Information Systems for large and mid-size enterprises in the public and private sectors, cutting-edge technology solutions for Financial Institutions, Enterprise web Portals, white label e-Bookstore platforms & label e-commerce solutions, cross-platform Mobile Applications and multi-platform eBook interactive educational authoring tools.
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