QLYS
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Qualys Inc. (QLYS) closed at $96.44 as of 2026-03-20, trading 30.4% below its 200-week moving average of $138.49. This places QLYS in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -28.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 17, QLYS is in oversold territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.66 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 655 weeks of data, QLYS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought QLYS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.0%.
With a market cap of $3.5 billion, QLYS is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.5%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 38.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 6.1x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 4.4% reduction over three years. QLYS passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 12.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in QLYS would have grown to $454, compared to $480 for the S&P 500. QLYS has returned 12.8% annualized vs 13.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 20.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: QLYS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After QLYS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying QLYS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.0% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +18.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +76.0% vs +52.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment QLYS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
QLYS has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +17.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | May 2016 | 15 | 22.0% | +37.9% | +271.1% |
| Jan 2023 | Jan 2023 | 2 | 4.6% | +75.5% | -6.1% |
| Aug 2024 | Nov 2024 | 13 | 9.4% | +2.0% | -23.4% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 0.4% | -0.6% | -28.0% |
| Feb 2025 | May 2025 | 13 | 13.1% | -29.7% | -26.6% |
| Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 | 1 | 1.6% | N/A | -28.9% |
| Jul 2025 | Nov 2025 | 17 | 11.2% | N/A | -28.9% |
| Dec 2025 | Ongoing | 13+ | 33.4% | Ongoing | -30.3% |
| Average | 9 | — | +17.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is QLYS below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Qualys Inc. (QLYS) is trading 30.4% below its 200-week moving average of $138.49. The current price is $96.44.
What is QLYS's 200-week moving average price?
Qualys Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $138.49 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when QLYS drops below its 200-week moving average?
QLYS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +17.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 9 weeks on average.
Is QLYS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about QLYS as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 17 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 7.5%. Return on equity is 38.2%. Price-to-book is 6.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does QLYS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 12.6 years, $100 invested in QLYS would have grown to $454, compared to $480 for the S&P 500. That's 12.8% annualized vs 13.3% for the index. QLYS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20