QUAD
NEUTRAL
$8.43
Live
Quad/Graphics, Inc. · NYSE
Target $9.93
(+17.8%)
$5.01
52W Range
$8.64
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 02, 2026
Market cap
$434.65M
P/E
14.53
ROE
25.6%
Profit margin
1.2%
Debt/Equity
3.98
Dividend yield
4.74%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
QUAD presents a classic 'value trap' profile, characterized by a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a precarious balance sheet. While the company is deeply undervalued on a Price-to-Sales (0.18) and Forward P/E (6.28) basis, this is offset by a concerning Debt/Equity ratio of 3.98 and a Current Ratio below 1.0 (0.94), indicating liquidity risks. Earnings are growing despite a consistent decline in top-line revenue, suggesting efficiency gains rather than organic growth. The stock trades significantly above its Graham Number ($5.74) but well below its growth-based intrinsic value ($17.11).
Key Strengths
Extremely low valuation multiples (P/S 0.18, Forward P/E 6.28)
Strong earnings growth (YoY +18.20%) despite revenue headwinds
Attractive dividend yield of 4.74% with a sustainable payout ratio (56.03%)
Strong recent price momentum (+85.1% over 1 year)
Consistent history of beating earnings estimates in recent quarters
Key Risks
High financial leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.98
Poor short-term liquidity (Current Ratio 0.94, Quick Ratio 0.57)
Negative revenue growth trend (YoY -7.70%)
Very thin net profit margins (1.16%)
Low Piotroski F-Score (4/9) indicating mediocre financial health
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$9.85
+16.8% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
65
Strong
90
45
85
30
75
AI Verdict
Speculative Value
Key drivers: Deep valuation discount, High debt load, Revenue contraction, Earnings efficiency
Confidence
85%
Value
90/100
Trades at a massive discount to sales and future earnings.
Positives
- PEG ratio 0.84
- P/S ratio 0.18
- Forward P/E 6.28
Watchpoints
- Price is above Graham Number ($5.74)
Future
45/100
Growth is driven by cost-cutting/efficiency, not market expansion.
Positives
- Positive earnings growth
- Analyst target price of $9.93
Watchpoints
- Declining revenue growth (-7.70%)
- Thin operating margins
Past
85/100
Strong price recovery and earnings beat track record.
Positives
- 1Y return +85.1%
- Consistent EPS surprises
Watchpoints
- Historical revenue decline
Health
30/100
High leverage and poor liquidity are primary concerns.
Positives
- Piotroski score is stable (4/9)
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity 3.98
- Current Ratio < 1.0
- Quick Ratio 0.57
Dividend
75/100
Strong yield for income seekers, provided the balance sheet holds.
Positives
- 4.74% yield
- Reasonable payout ratio
Watchpoints
- Dividend sustainability depends on continued EPS growth
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$8.43
Analyst Target
$9.93
Upside/Downside
+17.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for QUAD and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-05-01
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
QUAD
Quad/Graphics, Inc.
Primary
|
+151.9% | +183.2% | +85.1% | +57.2% | +25.8% | +6.8% |
|
ABAT
American Battery Technology Company
Peer
|
-89.2% | -77.5% | +250.6% | +43.1% | -20.0% | -1.5% |
|
MEC
Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.
Peer
|
+39.9% | +82.1% | +73.5% | +28.4% | +24.9% | +2.0% |
|
ISSC
Innovative Aerosystems, Inc.
Peer
|
+288.5% | +235.2% | +335.5% | +118.7% | -16.0% | +11.8% |
|
BXC
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
Peer
|
+16.5% | -16.1% | -21.2% | -19.6% | +9.3% | +0.1% |
QUA
Quad/Graphics, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+151.9%
3Y
+183.2%
1Y
+85.1%
6M
+57.2%
1M
+25.8%
1W
+6.8%
ABA
American Battery Technology Company
Peer
5Y
-89.2%
3Y
-77.5%
1Y
+250.6%
6M
+43.1%
1M
-20.0%
1W
-1.5%
MEC
Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+39.9%
3Y
+82.1%
1Y
+73.5%
6M
+28.4%
1M
+24.9%
1W
+2.0%
ISS
Innovative Aerosystems, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+288.5%
3Y
+235.2%
1Y
+335.5%
6M
+118.7%
1M
-16.0%
1W
+11.8%
BXC
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
Peer
5Y
+16.5%
3Y
-16.1%
1Y
-21.2%
6M
-19.6%
1M
+9.3%
1W
+0.1%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
14.53
Forward P/E
6.28
PEG Ratio
0.84
P/B Ratio
3.34
P/S Ratio
0.18
EV/Revenue
0.38
EV/EBITDA
4.92
Market Cap
$434.65M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
1.16%
Operating Margin
4.53%
Gross Margin
21.79%
ROE
25.61%
ROA
5.31%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-7.7%
Earnings Growth
+18.2%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-7.69%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+6.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
3.98
High debt
Current Ratio
0.94
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.57
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.15
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$0.6B
Gross Margin
21.2%
Op. Margin
4.5%
Net Margin
1.1%
Total Assets
$1.2B
Liabilities
$1.1B
Equity
$0.1B
Debt/Equity
8.72x
Operating CF
$-0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
114%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-07-28
$N/A
2026-04-28
$0.25
+11.9% surprise
2026-02-17
$0.36
2025-10-28
$0.31
+14.8% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing QUAD against 550 companies in the Industrials sector
(44 bullish, 210 neutral, 296 bearish)
P/E Ratio
14.53
This Stock
vs
89.26
Sector Avg
-83.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
25.61%
This Stock
vs
0.05%
Sector Avg
+48824.5%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
1.16%
This Stock
vs
5.94%
Sector Avg
-80.5%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
3.98
This Stock
vs
2.66
Sector Avg
+49.5%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
-7.7%
This Stock
vs
89.5%
Sector Avg
-108.6%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.94
This Stock
vs
2.98
Sector Avg
-68.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
QUAD
Quad/Graphics, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $434.65M | 14.53 | 25.6% | 1.2% | $8.43 | |
|
ABAT
American Battery Technology Company
|
BEARISH | $437.27M | - | -43.5% | -% | $3.32 | Compare |
|
MEC
Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $443.55M | - | -3.3% | -1.5% | $21.83 | Compare |
|
ISSC
Innovative Aerosystems, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $447.48M | 23.75 | 32.5% | 21.0% | $25.17 | Compare |
|
BXC
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
|
BEARISH | $459.05M | 2917.5 | 0.0% | 0.0% | $58.35 | Compare |
QUAD
Quad/Graphics, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$435M
P/E
14.5
ROE
25.6%
Price
$8.43
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | HONAN DAVID J | President | Stock Award | 38,820 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | MCKENNA DONALD M | Officer | Stock Award | 16,695 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | BAUER ANNE M | Officer | Stock Award | 11,500 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | HONAN DAVID J | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 149,064 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | QUADRACCI J JOEL | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 425,895 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | VANDERBOOM KELLY A. | Officer | Stock Award | 76,661 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | JAEGER STEVEN D | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 25,554 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | FLORES KATHRYN QUADRACCI | Director | Stock Award | 11,244 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | STANIAK ANTHONY C. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 114,992 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | CURRIE JULIE A | Officer | Stock Award | 42,590 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | GOLDEN JOSHUA J | Officer | Stock Award | 42,590 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | MCKENNA DONALD M | Officer | Stock Award | 42,590 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | GRUEN DANA B | General Counsel | Stock Award | 76,661 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | QUADRACCI ROBERT H | Officer | Stock Award | 46,849 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | MALEENY TIMOTHY VINCENT | Officer | Stock Award | 51,108 | - |
HONAN DAVID J
President
2026-02-27
38,820 shares
MCKENNA DONALD M
Officer
2026-01-30
16,695 shares
BAUER ANNE M
Officer
2025-12-31
11,500 shares
HONAN DAVID J
Chief Operating Officer
2025-12-31
149,064 shares
QUADRACCI J JOEL
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-31
425,895 shares
VANDERBOOM KELLY A.
Officer
2025-12-31
76,661 shares
JAEGER STEVEN D
Chief Technology Officer
2025-12-31
25,554 shares
FLORES KATHRYN QUADRACCI
Director
2025-12-31
11,244 shares
STANIAK ANTHONY C.
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-31
114,992 shares
CURRIE JULIE A
Officer
2025-12-31
42,590 shares
GOLDEN JOSHUA J
Officer
2025-12-31
42,590 shares
MCKENNA DONALD M
Officer
2025-12-31
42,590 shares
GRUEN DANA B
General Counsel
2025-12-31
76,661 shares
QUADRACCI ROBERT H
Officer
2025-12-31
46,849 shares
MALEENY TIMOTHY VINCENT
Officer
2025-12-31
51,108 shares
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SEC Filings
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10-K
8-K
8-K
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8-K
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