Quad/Graphics Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
Quad/Graphics has a total shareholder equity of $124.7M and total debt of $400.3M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 321%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $1.2B and $1.1B respectively. Quad/Graphics's EBIT is $107.5M making its interest coverage ratio 2.5. It has cash and short-term investments of $8.3M.
Key information
321.01%
Debt to equity ratio
US$400.30m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 2.5x |
| Cash | US$8.30m |
| Equity | US$124.70m |
| Total liabilities | US$1.07b |
| Total assets | US$1.20b |
Recent financial health updates
Recent updates
Quad/Graphics: Booking Profits After A Nice Quarter, Too Risky To Hold
Summary Quad/Graphics is rated a sell, as after a strong quarter, the stock now offers limited upside with downside risks that don't justify the reward of holding. Bill Miller's 7% ownership poses a major overhang; potential gradual selling could create sustained downward pressure in this low-volume, declining business. QUAD’s core print operations continue to shrink, with revenues and free cash flow both declining at high single- to double-digit CAGRs. Cash flow analysis, even with optimistic assumptions, suggests fair value is $5–$7 per share, well below the current $9.5 price. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Packaging Shift And Retail Media Expansion Will Support Fairly Priced Long Term Outlook
Catalysts About Quad/Graphics Quad/Graphics is a marketing experience and print company that provides integrated agency solutions, retail media, packaging and logistics services. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Improved Revenues Required Before Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:QUAD) Stock's 26% Jump Looks Justified
Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 26% in the...We Think Quad/Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) Share Price Boosted 31% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 31% after a shaky period...Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Quad/Graphics (NYSE:QUAD)
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
AI, Google Cloud And Print Services Will Unlock Future Value
Expansion into tech-enabled marketing services and AI-driven personalization is shifting Quad toward higher-margin, stable revenue streams beyond traditional print.Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) 28% Price Drop
The Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...Quad/Graphics' (NYSE:QUAD) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
The board of Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 50% on the 14th...Quad/Graphics : Negative Sales, High Debt To Limit Share-Price Gains For Now
Summary We maintain our 'Hold' rating on Quad/Graphics due to concerns about profitability trends despite the potential of its 'In-Store Connect' initiative & proprietary data stack. Quad's shares rallied post-Q3 earnings but have since traded flat, with negative revenue growth and GAAP losses raising doubts about long-term value creation. The company is focusing on debt reduction and cost-cutting, with free cash flow primarily used for debt repayments, stock repurchases, and dividends. Quad's continued asset sales and limited cash reserves raise concerns about future liquidity and the sustainability of current financial strategies. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaLittle Excitement Around Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) Revenues As Shares Take 27% Pounding
Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) shares have retraced a considerable 27% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of...At US$7.41, Is Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:QUAD) Worth Looking At Closely?
Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 73% in...There's No Escaping Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) Muted Revenues Despite A 44% Share Price Rise
Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 44% gain in the last month alone...Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:QUAD) Shares Fly 26% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 26% in the...Quad/Graphics: Profitability Woes Continue To Impair The Share Price
Summary Quad/Graphics remains in a multi-year sideways consolidation pattern, with 2019 lows and 2022 highs acting as major resistance levels. Despite a negative Q2 earnings report, QUAD's GAAP loss of -$0.06 per share beat consensus estimates, but shares fell sharply post-release. The stock lost its 200-day moving average ($5.02 per share) after the earnings call, despite the CEO's positive outlook on fundamentals. QUAD's 'In-Store Connect' initiative could gain traction in the growing retail media networks space, potentially boosting future performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaInvestors Aren't Buying Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) Revenues
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) is a stock worth...Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s ( NYSE:QUAD ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x might make it look like a buy right now...Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: QUAD's short term assets ($501.5M) do not cover its short term liabilities ($573.7M).
Long Term Liabilities: QUAD's short term assets ($501.5M) exceed its long term liabilities ($499.4M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: QUAD's net debt to equity ratio (314.4%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: QUAD's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 648.6% to 321% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: QUAD's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (24.1%).
Interest Coverage: QUAD's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (2.5x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/31 05:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Quad/Graphics, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Daniel Leben | Baird |
| Kevin Steinke | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Mark Zgutowicz | Benchmark Company |