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QinetiQ Group plc QQ.L
QinetiQ Group plc (QQ.L) earns a Piotroski F-score of 7/9 (strong financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It pays a dividend yielding 2.13% (safety: moderate). FY2026 revenue was £1.9B at a 5.6% net margin.
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About QinetiQ Group plc
QinetiQ Group plc provides science and technology solution in the defense, security, and infrastructure markets in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Germany. The company operates through four segments: Test and Training; Mission Support and Operations; Research and Development; and Engineering Services. It offers test and evaluation, training and simulation, mission rehearsal, and threat representation; cyber and intelligence capabilities, mission data, and persistent surveillance. The company also provides advanced materials, AI and Analytics, autonomous systems, cyber and electromagnetic spectrum, directed energy systems, human factors integration, immersive technology, navigation and communication systems, quantum technology, secure communication solutions, and sensing and processing systems. It serves ministry of defense, government agencies, department of defense and commercial sectors. QinetiQ Group plc was founded in 2001 and is based in Farnborough, the United Kingdom.
How it ranks in Industrials · percentile among 165 companies
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Piotroski F breakdown · 7/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.049 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.223 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.112 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.467 |
FAQ
Is QQ.L financially healthy?
QinetiQ Group plc's Piotroski F-score is 7/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does QQ.L pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. QinetiQ Group plc pays a dividend yielding about 2.13% with a 45.3% payout ratio, rated “moderate” for safety.
How profitable is QQ.L?
In FY2026, QinetiQ Group plc had a net margin of 5.6% and a return on equity of 19.4%.
Computed from company filings · GB · as of 2026-03-31. Figures in GBP. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.