Qualys (MEX:QLYS) ROCE %: 38.59% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:QLYS Qualys Inc MEX:QLYS
94 GF Score
Price MXN2,642.08
GF Value MXN3,597.79
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What is Qualys ROCE %?

Qualys MEX:QLYS 94 ROCE % is 38.59% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Qualys's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.59%.

Qualys  (MEX:QLYS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Qualys ROCE % Related Terms

Qualys ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qualys's ROCE % 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.

Qualys ROCE % Chart

Qualys Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Qualys Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Qualys ROCE % Calculation

Qualys's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=3996.401/( ( (20303.796 - 8934.373) + (19717.7 - 8414.748) )/ 2 )
=3996.401/( (11369.423+11302.952)/ 2 )
=3996.401/11336.1875
=35.25 %

Qualys's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4391.684/( ( (19717.7 - 8414.748) + (19739.243 - 8279.858) )/ 2 )
=4391.684/( ( 11302.952 + 11459.385 )/ 2 )
=4391.684/11381.1685
=38.59 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 38.59% mean?
Qualys (MEX:QLYS) has a ROCE % of 38.59% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Qualys' ROCE % too high?
Qualys' current ROCE % is 38.59%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Qualys' value of 38.59% is 632.3% above this industry median. Overall, Qualys has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualys' ROCE % compare to VRNS and BOX?
Qualys' ROCE % of 38.59% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Qualys' value of 38.59% is 632.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,713 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualys's current ROCE % of 38.59% is 632.3% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualys's current ROCE % is 38.59%. 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 ROCE % of 38.59%. 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 ROCE % is 38.59% and 632.3% above the Software industry median of 5.27. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualys (MEX:QLYS), the current ROCE % is 38.59% 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 (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:

  • ROCE %: 38.59%
  • GF Value™: MXN3,597.79 vs. price of MXN2,642.08 (26.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 632.3% above the Software median

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 Business Description

Address 919 E Hillsdale Boulevard, 4th Floor, Foster City, CA, USA, 94404
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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