Quarterhill (TSE:QTRH)
TSX:QTRH
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QTRH Stock Chart & Stats
C$1.43
-C$0.02(-1.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$1.43
-C$0.02(-1.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$0.89 - C$1.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume29.30K
Average Volume (3M)116.86K
Market Cap
C$214.19M
Enterprise ValueC$198.75M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$14.73M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$57.93M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.42
Shares Outstanding118,992,744
10 Day Avg. Volume97,254
30 Day Avg. Volume116,856
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.33
Price to Sales (P/S)0.70
P/FCF Ratio17.56
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$2.50Price Target Upside74.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$166.60M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Service RevenueQuarterhill’s business derives recurring, service-oriented revenue from operating and supporting toll and enforcement deployments. This yields durable revenue streams tied to long-term agency contracts and maintenance, smoothing volatility from lumpier equipment sales and supporting predictable cash flows over months to years.
Top-line Growth & Improving Gross MarginThe company’s recent TTM revenue growth and material gross margin expansion indicate improving pricing, cost control or mix in core ITS offerings. Sustained revenue momentum with rising gross margins would enhance long-term operating leverage and the ability to move towards consistent profitability if maintained over the next several quarters.
Manageable Leverage And Positive Operating Cash FlowDebt levels are moderate relative to equity and the company has produced positive operating cash flow TTM, suggesting operational cash generation capability. This combination provides financing flexibility for contract fulfillment and incremental investment, reducing near-term refinancing risk versus highly leveraged peers.
Bears Say
Persistent UnprofitabilityDespite revenue gains, the company remains loss-making at the EBIT and net levels. Continued negative margins signal structural profitability issues—either pricing, fixed cost base, or high operating overhead—that could erode capital and limit reinvestment unless operational margins improve sustainably.
Very Weak Returns & Eroding EquityDeeply negative ROE and declining equity reflect multi-year losses that erode shareholder capital. This undermines balance sheet resilience over time, constrains the company’s ability to absorb shocks, and may limit strategic options such as acquisitions or larger program investments without external capital.
Inconsistent Free Cash GenerationWhile operating cash flow is positive TTM, free cash flow is slightly negative and historical cash flow has been volatile. Inconsistent ability to convert earnings into unrestricted free cash hampers self-funding of growth and raises reliance on external financing for capex or contract working capital over the medium term.
Quarterhill News
QTRH FAQ
What was Quarterhill’s price range in the past 12 months?
Quarterhill lowest stock price was C$0.89 and its highest was C$1.81 in the past 12 months.
What is Quarterhill’s market cap?
Quarterhill’s market cap is C$214.19M.
When is Quarterhill’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quarterhill’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 80 days.
How were Quarterhill’s earnings last quarter?
Quarterhill released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported C$0.028 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -C$0.041 by C$0.069.
Is Quarterhill overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Quarterhill’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Quarterhill pay dividends?
Quarterhill pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.013 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Quarterhill dividends here
What is Quarterhill’s EPS estimate?
Quarterhill’s EPS estimate is -0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Quarterhill have?
Quarterhill has 118,992,744 shares outstanding.
What happened to Quarterhill’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Quarterhill reported an EPS of C$0.028 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -C$0.041. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.258%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Quarterhill?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:QTRH
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Company Description
Quarterhill
Quarterhill Inc. operates in the intelligent transportation system and intellectual property licensing industries worldwide. Its Licensing segment includes patents relating to wireless communications, memory interface technologies, semiconductor manufacturing and packaging technologies, wired connectivity, automotive applications, computer gaming, intelligent personal assistant technologies, enhanced image processing, streaming video technologies, non-volatile Flash memory, DRAM and other memory technologies, and semiconductor analog circuitry technologies. The company's Intelligent Systems segment provides international road dynamics products and services, such as red light and speed enforcement systems, automated truck weigh stations; toll road systems and equipment; traffic management and safety systems; VectorSense, a tire sensor suite; Vehicle Information-In-Motion, a traffic intelligence system; integrated traffic control systems; permanent and portable slow speed weigh-in-motion systems; portable wheel load scales; traffic data collection products; vehicle and axle detection equipment; and automated vehicle identification services and equipment, and other hardware and software products and offerings for the intelligent transportation systems industry. This segment serves through direct salespeople, distributors, agents, contractors, and systems integrators. The company was formerly known as Wi-LAN Inc. and changed its name to Quarterhill Inc. in June 2017. Quarterhill Inc. was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
QTRH Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call showcased significant improvements in revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow, driven by strategic restructuring and successful contract renegotiations. The company demonstrated strong performance in key business units and is investing in future growth through technology. Despite increased operating expenses, the positive developments notably outweigh the negatives.View all TSE:QTRH earnings summariesQTRH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$2.50
▲(74.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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