SQNS

Technology

Sequans Communications S.A. · Semiconductors · $40M

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
21.8
Weak

Sequans Communications S.A. scores 21.8/100 using the Balanced preset.

1.7
Quality
35%
20.0
Moat
30%
37.5
Growth
20%
59.0
Risk
15%

SQNS — Key Takeaways

⚠️ Areas of Concern

Sequans Communications S.A. has below-average profitability metrics
Sequans Communications S.A. has limited competitive moat
Sequans Communications S.A. has stretched valuation metrics

SQNS — Score History

15202530Apr 2Apr 3Apr 4Apr 5Apr 6Apr 7Apr 8
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
Apr 8, 202621.81.720.037.559.00.00.0
Apr 7, 202621.81.720.037.559.00.00.0
Apr 6, 202621.81.720.037.559.00.00.0
Apr 5, 202621.81.720.037.559.00.00.0
Apr 4, 202621.81.720.037.559.00.00.0
Apr 3, 202621.81.720.037.559.00.00.0
Apr 2, 202621.81.720.037.559.00.0

SQNS — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

1.7/100 (25%)

Sequans Communications S.A. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityWeak

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityWeak

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsWeak

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationWeak

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

37.5/100 (20%)

Sequans Communications S.A. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthWeak

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookStrong

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Risk

59.0/100 (15%)

Sequans Communications S.A. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Financial LeverageStrong

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityStrong

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioWeak

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

0.0/100 (15%)

Sequans Communications S.A. appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.

Moat

20/100 (30%)

Sequans Communications S.A. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for SQNS.

Score Composition

Quality
1.7×25%0.4
Growth
37.5×20%7.5
Risk
59.0×15%8.8
Valuation
0.0×15%0.0
Moat
20.0×30%6.0
Total
21.8Weak

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How is the SQNS UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Sequans Communications S.A. is calculated using a proprietary 5-pillar framework with 25 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Sequans Communications S.A.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Sequans Communications S.A. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.