QUINSTREET INC (QNST) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:QNST - US74874Q1004 - Common Stock
13.78 USD
-0.09 (-0.65%)
13.78 USD
0 (0%)
Overall QNST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated QNST against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of QNST get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. QNST is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QNST had positive earnings in the past year.
QNST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.09%, QNST is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.71% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 1.93%, QNST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 1.93%, QNST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.43% 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 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 (10.14%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
QNST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.94 indicates that QNST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QNST's Altman-Z score of 4.94 is amongst the best of the industry. QNST outperforms 81.43% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC9.95%
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 worse Current ratio (1.51) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.51, QNST is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 151.43% 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.
Looking at the last year, QNST shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 78.27%.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.41% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
QNST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.89% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, QNST will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.59% on average per year.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.66, which indicates a correct valuation of QNST.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QNST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. QNST is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.90, the valuation of QNST can be described as reasonable.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.73, QNST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
QNST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
QNST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QNST is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.5 |
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 19.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)1.36
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 |
13.78
-0.09 (-0.65%)
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 Cap791.66M
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)4.71M
Analysts85
Price Target22.13 (60.6%)
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 | 15.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.32 | ||
| P/B | 3.24 | ||
| P/tB | 8.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY6.39%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY9.18%
FCF(TTM)1.28
FCFY9.29%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY10.73%
SpS19.04
BVpS4.25
TBVpS1.58
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)1.36
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 | 4.94 |
F-Score8
WACC9.95%
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 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for QNST stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUINSTREET INC (QNST) is 15.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.24.
Can you provide the financial health for QNST stock?
The financial health rating of QUINSTREET INC (QNST) is 6 / 10.