QinetiQ Group plc (QQ.L)
QinetiQ Group plc is a science and engineering company that provides advanced technologies and services in the defense, security, and infrastructure markets, including areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and training solutions.
Company Info
Highlights
£2.23B
£0.24
16.74
£1.98B
£286.50M
£308.50M
£329.80 - £491.00
£498.00
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in QinetiQ Group plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
QinetiQ Group plc had a return of -6.26% year-to-date (YTD) and 4.17% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, QinetiQ Group plc had an annualized return of 6.95%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.26%, indicating that QinetiQ Group plc did not perform as well as the benchmark.
QQ.L
-6.26%
0.57%
-17.43%
4.17%
0.08%
6.95%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of QQ.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -10.26% | -6.26% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 15.92% | 3.46% | -1.46% | -5.91% | 30.15% | -0.89% | 9.03% | -0.33% | -6.69% | 2.14% | -9.54% | 0.05% | 34.43% |
| 2023 | 1.62% | -6.89% | -3.85% | 14.35% | -3.23% | -1.56% | -8.88% | 3.41% | -4.38% | 3.83% | -10.57% | 4.39% | -13.45% |
| 2022 | 0.68% | 9.19% | 4.10% | 12.35% | 6.78% | 0.66% | 3.59% | -8.51% | -5.28% | 8.91% | -3.23% | 2.65% | 34.21% |
| 2021 | -5.82% | -0.80% | 5.76% | 5.06% | 7.11% | -3.37% | -4.19% | 5.04% | -6.25% | -16.90% | -3.12% | 1.92% | -16.82% |
| 2020 | -1.51% | -2.38% | -6.40% | -5.59% | -2.96% | 0.81% | 2.82% | -4.58% | -4.80% | -14.90% | 24.11% | 9.00% | -10.62% |
| 2019 | 5.80% | 1.25% | -1.83% | 0.07% | -3.32% | -4.12% | 3.51% | -0.21% | 0.07% | 9.14% | 6.03% | 7.06% | 24.93% |
| 2018 | -10.90% | -0.39% | 0.59% | 11.73% | 14.66% | 2.04% | 0.33% | 0.15% | 5.61% | -2.97% | 6.91% | -3.54% | 23.93% |
| 2017 | 0.34% | 5.08% | 0.69% | 5.30% | 6.26% | -13.45% | -10.73% | -4.64% | 7.35% | -1.13% | -11.47% | 6.94% | -12.06% |
| 2016 | -14.25% | 0.30% | -2.15% | -1.89% | 9.92% | -9.56% | 1.03% | 2.58% | 2.73% | -2.79% | 5.56% | 8.15% | -2.99% |
| 2015 | -0.43% | 6.73% | -4.41% | 6.13% | 16.78% | -5.20% | 5.75% | -1.81% | -3.18% | -0.67% | 17.37% | 3.04% | 44.17% |
| 2014 | 152.11% | 2.60% | -1.48% | -6.68% | -0.85% | -1.05% | -0.00% | 4.74% | 3.65% | -10.07% | -1.98% | -5.05% | 111.95% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of QQ.L is 48, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for QinetiQ Group plc (QQ.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
QinetiQ Group plc provided a 217.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £8.45 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £8.45 | £8.25 | £7.70 | £7.30 | £6.90 | £6.60 | £6.60 | £6.30 | £6.00 | £5.70 | £5.40 | £4.60 |
Dividend yield | 217.00% | 198.60% | 249.19% | 204.48% | 259.40% | 206.38% | 184.46% | 219.97% | 259.63% | 216.89% | 199.34% | 244.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for QinetiQ Group plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2.80 | £0.00 | £2.80 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | £2.60 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £5.65 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £8.25 |
| 2023 | £2.40 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £5.30 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £7.70 |
| 2022 | £2.30 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £5.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £7.30 |
| 2021 | £2.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £4.70 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £6.90 |
| 2020 | £2.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £4.40 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £6.60 |
| 2019 | £2.10 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £4.50 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £6.60 |
| 2018 | £2.10 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £4.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £6.30 |
| 2017 | £2.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £4.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £6.00 |
| 2016 | £1.90 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £3.80 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £5.70 |
| 2015 | £1.80 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £3.60 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £5.40 |
| 2014 | £1.40 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £3.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £4.60 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the QinetiQ Group plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the QinetiQ Group plc was 57.63%, occurring on Nov 11, 2010. Recovery took 797 trading sessions.
The current QinetiQ Group plc drawdown is 19.41%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -57.63% | Sep 4, 2008 | 555 | Nov 11, 2010 | 797 | Jan 10, 2014 | 1352 |
| -39.04% | Feb 24, 2020 | 175 | Oct 30, 2020 | 440 | Aug 1, 2022 | 615 |
| -38.85% | May 26, 2017 | 178 | Feb 6, 2018 | 447 | Nov 12, 2019 | 625 |
| -26.77% | Feb 14, 2006 | 127 | Aug 15, 2006 | 112 | Jan 24, 2007 | 239 |
| -25.72% | Aug 3, 2022 | 338 | Dec 4, 2023 | 117 | May 23, 2024 | 455 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current QinetiQ Group plc volatility is 9.71%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of QinetiQ Group plc compared to its peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for QQ.L in comparison to other companies of the Aerospace & Defense industry. Currently, QQ.L has a PE value of 16.7. This PE value is considered to be low compared to the rest of the industry.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for QQ.L in comparison to other companies of the Aerospace & Defense industry. Currently, QQ.L has a PEG value of 0.0. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for QinetiQ Group plc.
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