QUINSTREET INC (QNST) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:QNST - US74874Q1004 - Common Stock
13.87 USD
-0.3 (-2.12%)
Taking everything into account, QNST scores 5 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 is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QNST was profitable.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years QNST had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
QNST has a Return On Assets of 1.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QNST outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
QNST has a Return On Equity of 1.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: QNST outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.93%, QNST is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.09% | ||
| ROE | 1.93% | ||
| ROIC | 1.93% |
ROA(3y)-9.28%
ROA(5y)-4.77%
ROE(3y)-14.16%
ROE(5y)-7.27%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
QNST's Profit Margin of 0.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. QNST outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
QNST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
QNST has a Operating Margin (0.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QNST has declined.
QNST has a worse Gross Margin (10.14%) than 90.00% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.43% | ||
| GM | 10.14% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), QNST is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, QNST has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, QNST has more shares outstanding
QNST has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
QNST has an Altman-Z score of 5.02. This indicates that QNST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of QNST (5.02) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
QNST has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC9.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that QNST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QNST has a Current ratio of 1.51. This is in the lower half of the industry: QNST underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that QNST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
QNST has a worse Quick ratio (1.51) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QNST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 151.43%, 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.
QNST shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 78.27%.
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)151.43%
EPS 3Y34.71%
EPS 5Y11.53%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)78.27%
Revenue growth 3Y23.4%
Revenue growth 5Y17.41%
Sales Q2Q%2.38%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, QNST will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.89% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.59% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y22.86%
EPS Next 2Y19.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.59%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.76 indicates a correct valuation of QNST.
68.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QNST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
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.
QNST is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.97.
QNST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QNST is cheaper than 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
QNST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
QNST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QNST is valued a bit cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.23 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as QNST's earnings are expected to grow with 19.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y19.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QNST does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:QNST (11/14/2025, 9:43:31 AM)
13.87
-0.3 (-2.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.12%
Inst Owner Change1.67%
Ins Owners4.81%
Ins Owner Change9.62%
Market Cap796.83M
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)4.71M
Analysts85
Price Target22.13 (59.55%)
Short Float %2.86%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)1.1%
Min EPS beat(2)0.78%
Max EPS beat(2)1.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.73%
Min EPS beat(4)0.78%
Max EPS beat(4)43.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.24%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)24.78%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)15.37%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.01%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.58%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.54%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.94%
PT rev (1m)-4.41%
PT rev (3m)-11.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.38 | ||
| P/B | 3.27 | ||
| P/tB | 8.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.23 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY6.34%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY9.12%
FCF(TTM)1.28
FCFY9.23%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY10.66%
SpS19.04
BVpS4.25
TBVpS1.58
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)1.37
Graham Number9.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.09% | ||
| ROE | 1.93% | ||
| ROCE | 2.31% | ||
| ROIC | 1.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.46% | ||
| OM | 0.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.43% | ||
| GM | 10.14% | ||
| FCFM | 6.72% |
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 Turnover2.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 276.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1562.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.02 |
F-Score8
WACC9.9%
ROIC/WACC0.19
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)151.43%
EPS 3Y34.71%
EPS 5Y11.53%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y22.86%
EPS Next 2Y19.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)78.27%
Revenue growth 3Y23.4%
Revenue growth 5Y17.41%
Sales Q2Q%2.38%
Revenue Next Year9.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.59%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y122.07%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.02%
EBIT Next Year823.5%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1669.31%
FCF growth 3Y51.48%
FCF growth 5Y11.14%
OCF growth 1Y605.87%
OCF growth 3Y43.64%
OCF growth 5Y12.29%
QUINSTREET INC / QNST FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of QUINSTREET INC (QNST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to QNST.
What is the valuation status of QUINSTREET INC (QNST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to QUINSTREET INC (QNST). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of QNST stock?
QUINSTREET INC (QNST) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for QNST stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUINSTREET INC (QNST) is 15.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.27.
Can you provide the financial health for QNST stock?
The financial health rating of QUINSTREET INC (QNST) is 6 / 10.