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QUINSTREET INC (QNST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:QNST - US74874Q1004 - Common Stock

15.57 USD
+0.5 (+3.32%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
15.57 USD
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After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, QNST scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QNST was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While QNST seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. QNST has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

QNST had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year QNST had a positive cash flow from operations.
QNST had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
QNST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
QNST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFQNST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M -60M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.16%, QNST is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QNST's Return On Equity of -0.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QNST outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.27%, QNST is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.16%
ROE -0.28%
ROIC 0.27%
ROA(3y)-10.06%
ROA(5y)-3.98%
ROE(3y)-15.42%
ROE(5y)-6.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
QNST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQNST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

QNST has a Operating Margin of 0.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QNST outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 9.75%, QNST is doing worse than 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QNST has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.09%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.75%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.81%
GM growth 5Y-11.04%
QNST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQNST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QNST is destroying value.
There is no outstanding debt for QNST. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
QNST Yearly Shares OutstandingQNST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
QNST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQNST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.08 indicates that QNST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QNST has a better Altman-Z score (5.08) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for QNST. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.08
ROIC/WACC0.03
WACC9.46%
QNST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQNST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.3 Liquidity

QNST has a Current Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that QNST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QNST has a Current ratio of 1.46. This is in the lower half of the industry: QNST underperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
QNST has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that QNST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of QNST (1.46) is worse than 68.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
QNST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQNST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

QNST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 780.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, QNST shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)780%
EPS 3Y34.71%
EPS 5Y11.53%
EPS Q2Q%127.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%32.14%

3.2 Future

QNST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.95% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y22.67%
EPS Next 2Y16.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.94%
Revenue Next 2Y9.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
QNST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQNST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
QNST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQNST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.69, QNST is valued on the expensive side.
72.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QNST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QNST to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say QNST is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.42, which indicates a correct valuation of QNST.
74.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QNST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
QNST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.69
Fwd PE 14.42
QNST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQNST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as QNST.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QNST is valued a bit cheaper than 75.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.88
EV/EBITDA 29.63
QNST Per share dataQNST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

QNST's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as QNST's earnings are expected to grow with 16.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y16.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

QNST does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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QUINSTREET INC

NASDAQ:QNST (8/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 15.57 0 (0%)

15.57

+0.5 (+3.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03
Inst Owners93.95%
Inst Owner Change-1.48%
Ins Owners4.06%
Ins Owner Change7.82%
Market Cap886.71M
Analysts85
Price Target24.99 (60.5%)
Short Float %2.13%
Short Ratio2.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.85%
Min EPS beat(2)0.78%
Max EPS beat(2)0.92%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.72%
Min EPS beat(4)0.78%
Max EPS beat(4)43.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.44%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)23.33%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)16.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.01%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.45%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.71%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-21.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.69
Fwd PE 14.42
P/S 0.86
P/FCF 14.88
P/OCF 12.38
P/B 3.77
P/tB 11.13
EV/EBITDA 29.63
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY5.65%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY6.93%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY6.72%
OCF(TTM)1.26
OCFY8.08%
SpS18.09
BVpS4.13
TBVpS1.4
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.16%
ROE -0.28%
ROCE 0.34%
ROIC 0.27%
ROICexc 0.39%
ROICexgc 3.03%
OM 0.09%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.75%
FCFM 5.79%
ROA(3y)-10.06%
ROA(5y)-3.98%
ROE(3y)-15.42%
ROE(5y)-6.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.81%
GM growth 5Y-11.04%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 47.52%
Cap/Sales 1.17%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 273.36%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
Altman-Z 5.08
F-Score7
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC0.03
Cap/Depr(3y)64.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.67%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)780%
EPS 3Y34.71%
EPS 5Y11.53%
EPS Q2Q%127.27%
EPS Next Y22.67%
EPS Next 2Y16.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%32.14%
Revenue Next Year7.94%
Revenue Next 2Y9.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y102.75%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year515.59%
EBIT Next 3Y93.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y660.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y4492.24%
OCF growth 3Y-38.04%
OCF growth 5Y-20.53%