QualysMEX:QLYS 94 PEG Ratio is 1.38 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates MEX:QLYS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,597.79. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 821 Software companies, Qualys ranks better than 53.47% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Qualys's PE Ratio without NRI is 22.44. Qualys's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 16.30%. Therefore, Qualys's PEG Ratio for today is 1.38.
* 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 Qualys's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:QLYS'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 1.67 Max: 30.45
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, Qualys's highest PEG Ratio was 30.45. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.67.
MEX:QLYS's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 53.47% of 821
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs MEX:QLYS: 1.17
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Qualys (MEX:QLYS) 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.
Qualys PEG Ratio Related Terms
Qualys PEG Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Qualys's PEG Ratio 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: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Qualys'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.
Qualys PEG Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Qualys's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualys'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.
Qualys (MEX:QLYS) has a PEG Ratio of 1.38 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Qualys and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.67. Over the past decade, Qualys' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 30.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #382 out of 821 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Qualys' PEG Ratio too high?
Qualys' current PEG Ratio of 1.38 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 30.45. The Software industry median PEG Ratio is 1.26. Qualys' value of 1.38 is 9.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualys ranks #382 out of 821 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qualys has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualys' PEG Ratio compare to NTSK and VRNS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #382 out of 821 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Qualys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.26. Qualys' value of 1.38 is 9.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Qualys' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 30.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 1.26, 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 PEG Ratio for a Software company?
The median PEG Ratio among Software companies is 1.26, based on 821 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. Qualys's current PEG Ratio of 1.38 is 9.5% 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 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 Qualys and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualys's current PEG Ratio is 1.38, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.67. 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 PEG Ratio of 1.38. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,597.79, compared to a current price of MXN2,642.08 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.38, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 9.5% above the Software industry median of 1.26. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualys (MEX:QLYS), the current PEG Ratio is 1.38 as of Jun. 29, 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 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,597.79.
Key valuation signals for MEX:QLYS:
PEG Ratio: 1.38 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.67)
GF Value™: MXN3,597.79 vs. price of MXN2,642.08 (26.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.5% above the Software median (#382 of 821)
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.
94GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MEX:QLYS
PEG Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MEX:QLYS has been successfully added to your 
