Qualys Inc (QLYS)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
QLYS
Qualys Inc
$109.90
-1.46%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.92B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$21.89
-1.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $124.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 1822104% more annual revenue ($12.48T vs $684.86M). QLYS leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs -2.6%. SONY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. QLYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
QLYS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 379.7B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 57.5%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : QLYS
The strongest argument for QLYS centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.4% and operating margin at 35.0%.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 15.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : QLYS
The primary concerns for QLYS are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
QLYS profiles as a mature stock while SONY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
SONY is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (379.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QLYS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Qualys Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Qualys, Inc. provides cloud-based information technology (IT), security, and compliance solutions in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Foster City, California.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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