Qualys Inc (QLYS)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
QLYS
Qualys Inc
$150.28
-6.99%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.89B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.90
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 1805902% more annual revenue ($12.70T vs $702.98M). QLYS leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs -1.8%. SONY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. QLYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
QLYS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
SONY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 59.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.3x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 34.0%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : QLYS
The primary concerns for QLYS are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
QLYS profiles as a mature stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
QLYS is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (59.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QLYS scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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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