QUINSTREET INC (QNST) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:QNST • US74874Q1004

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This QNST fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. QNST Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • QNST had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year QNST had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: QNST reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years QNST had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.65%, QNST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of QNST (21.19%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.92%, QNST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.65%
ROE 21.19%
ROIC 3.92%
ROA(3y)-9.28%
ROA(5y)-4.77%
ROE(3y)-14.16%
ROE(5y)-7.27%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
QNST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICQNST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • QNST has a better Profit Margin (5.64%) than 71.01% of its industry peers.
  • QNST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of QNST (1.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QNST has declined.
  • QNST has a worse Gross Margin (9.98%) than 88.41% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QNST has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.34%
PM (TTM) 5.64%
GM 9.98%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-14.84%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-34.94%
GM growth 3Y3.17%
GM growth 5Y-1.09%
QNST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsQNST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 -10

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2. QNST Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QNST is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for QNST has been increased compared to 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
QNST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsQNST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • QNST has an Altman-Z score of 4.44. This indicates that QNST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • QNST's Altman-Z score of 4.44 is amongst the best of the industry. QNST outperforms 84.06% 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 4.44
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC8.95%
QNST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFQNST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that QNST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.51, QNST is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • QNST has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. 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 (1.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.51
Quick Ratio 1.51
QNST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesQNST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. QNST Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 55.93% over the past year.
  • QNST shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.53% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 19.04% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • QNST shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)55.93%
EPS 3Y34.71%
EPS 5Y11.53%
EPS Q2Q%20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.04%
Revenue growth 3Y23.4%
Revenue growth 5Y17.41%
Sales Q2Q%1.86%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.65% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • QNST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y44.42%
EPS Next 2Y36.1%
EPS Next 3Y29.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.95%
Revenue Next 2Y15.87%
Revenue Next 3Y14.62%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
QNST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQNST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
QNST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQNST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5

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4. QNST Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.02 indicates a correct valuation of QNST.
  • QNST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QNST is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.78. QNST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.35 indicates a rather cheap valuation of QNST.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QNST indicates a rather cheap valuation: QNST is cheaper than 85.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. QNST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.02
Fwd PE 7.35
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QNST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: QNST is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QNST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.79
EV/EBITDA 15.55
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 29.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y36.1%
EPS Next 3Y29.65%

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5. QNST Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for QNST!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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QNST Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

QUINSTREET INC

NASDAQ:QNST (4/10/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 11.98 0 (0%)

11.98

-0.1 (-0.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners93.39%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.68%
Ins Owner Change-2.85%
Market Cap682.74M
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)62.38M
Analysts83.33
Price Target19.81 (65.36%)
Short Float %8%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)9.81%
Min EPS beat(2)0.79%
Max EPS beat(2)18.84%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.46%
Min EPS beat(4)0.78%
Max EPS beat(4)18.84%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.43%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)18.87%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)17.99%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.6%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.65%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.1%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.43%
PT rev (1m)-2.85%
PT rev (3m)-8.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.02
Fwd PE 7.35
P/S 0.62
P/FCF 7.79
P/OCF 6.74
P/B 2.32
P/tB 4.72
EV/EBITDA 15.55
EPS(TTM)0.92
EY7.68%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY13.61%
FCF(TTM)1.54
FCFY12.83%
OCF(TTM)1.78
OCFY14.83%
SpS19.4
BVpS5.17
TBVpS2.54
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.13
Graham Number10.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.65%
ROE 21.19%
ROCE 4.7%
ROIC 3.92%
ROICexc 5.94%
ROICexgc 21.01%
OM 1.34%
PM (TTM) 5.64%
GM 9.98%
FCFM 7.92%
ROA(3y)-9.28%
ROA(5y)-4.77%
ROE(3y)-14.16%
ROE(5y)-7.27%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y33.07%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.25%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-14.84%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-34.94%
GM growth 3Y3.17%
GM growth 5Y-1.09%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover2.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 60.37%
Cap/Sales 1.23%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 270.67%
Profit Quality 140.42%
Current Ratio 1.51
Quick Ratio 1.51
Altman-Z 4.44
F-Score8
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)64.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)55.93%
EPS 3Y34.71%
EPS 5Y11.53%
EPS Q2Q%20%
EPS Next Y44.42%
EPS Next 2Y36.1%
EPS Next 3Y29.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.04%
Revenue growth 3Y23.4%
Revenue growth 5Y17.41%
Sales Q2Q%1.86%
Revenue Next Year16.95%
Revenue Next 2Y15.87%
Revenue Next 3Y14.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y258.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.02%
EBIT Next Year1001.37%
EBIT Next 3Y152.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y604.85%
FCF growth 3Y51.48%
FCF growth 5Y11.14%
OCF growth 1Y920191%
OCF growth 3Y43.64%
OCF growth 5Y12.29%

QUINSTREET INC / QNST Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of QUINSTREET INC (QNST) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to QNST.


Can you provide the valuation status for QUINSTREET INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to QUINSTREET INC (QNST). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is QUINSTREET INC (QNST) stock?

QUINSTREET INC (QNST) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of QUINSTREET INC (QNST) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUINSTREET INC (QNST) is 13.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.32.