Logo image of QNST

QUINSTREET INC (QNST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:QNST - Nasdaq - US74874Q1004 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

15.26  +0.1 (+0.66%)

Premarket: 14.5 -0.76 (-4.98%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall QNST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated QNST against 71 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. QNST scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. QNST is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

Quickly go to:

2

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.
In multiple years QNST reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
QNST had a positive operating cash flow in each 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 -2.96%, QNST is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.52% of the companies in the same industry.
QNST has a Return On Equity of -5.41%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QNST outperforms 53.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.96%
ROE -5.41%
ROIC N/A
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 Gross Margin of 9.36%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: QNST underperforms 91.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QNST has declined.
QNST does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.36%
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

More info and screens

6

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

QNST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
QNST has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for QNST has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 4.70 indicates that QNST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QNST has a Altman-Z score of 4.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. QNST outperforms 81.69% 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 4.7
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.22%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that QNST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of QNST (1.37) is worse than 64.79% of its industry peers.
QNST has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. 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 (1.37) is worse than 64.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 1.37
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

More info and screens

7

3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 3800.00% over the past year.
QNST shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -26.62% yearly.
QNST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.66%.
QNST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3800%
EPS 3Y-46.69%
EPS 5Y-26.62%
EPS Q2Q%250%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.98%
Revenue growth 5Y6.15%
Sales Q2Q%60.06%

3.2 Future

QNST is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 146.87% yearly.
QNST is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 29.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y790.8%
EPS Next 2Y229.59%
EPS Next 3Y146.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year80.57%
Revenue Next 2Y39.44%
Revenue Next 3Y29.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue 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 0.5 1 1.5

More info and screens

5

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.62 indicates a rather expensive valuation of QNST.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QNST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
QNST is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.05 indicates a correct valuation of QNST.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QNST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QNST is cheaper than 69.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.85. QNST is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.62
Fwd PE 14.05
QNST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsQNST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

QNST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of QNST is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.18
EV/EBITDA 49.57
QNST Per share dataQNST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
QNST's earnings are expected to grow with 146.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y229.59%
EPS Next 3Y146.87%

More info and screens

0

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

More info and screens

QUINSTREET INC

NASDAQ:QNST (5/22/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

Premarket: 14.5 -0.76 (-4.98%)

15.26

+0.1 (+0.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Inst Owners92.84%
Inst Owner Change0.26%
Ins Owners4.21%
Ins Owner Change-5.3%
Market Cap861.73M
Analysts86.15
Price Target31.88 (108.91%)
Short Float %5.3%
Short Ratio4.04
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)22.36%
Min EPS beat(2)0.92%
Max EPS beat(2)43.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.5%
Max EPS beat(4)43.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)25.58%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)22.16%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)17.49%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)20.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)15.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)25.01%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.01%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.99%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.46%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.38%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.62
Fwd PE 14.05
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 26.18
P/OCF 18.88
P/B 3.84
P/tB 13.03
EV/EBITDA 49.57
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY4.85%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY7.12%
FCF(TTM)0.58
FCFY3.82%
OCF(TTM)0.81
OCFY5.3%
SpS16.45
BVpS3.97
TBVpS1.17
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.96%
ROE -5.41%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.36%
FCFM 3.54%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover2.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 49.72%
Cap/Sales 1.37%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 281.39%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 1.37
Altman-Z 4.7
F-Score6
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)3800%
EPS 3Y-46.69%
EPS 5Y-26.62%
EPS Q2Q%250%
EPS Next Y790.8%
EPS Next 2Y229.59%
EPS Next 3Y146.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.98%
Revenue growth 5Y6.15%
Sales Q2Q%60.06%
Revenue Next Year80.57%
Revenue Next 2Y39.44%
Revenue Next 3Y29.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y66.6%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year517.82%
EBIT Next 3Y102.47%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5108.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y274.54%
OCF growth 3Y-38.04%
OCF growth 5Y-20.53%