14.5 USD
-0.05 (-0.34%)
14.5 USD
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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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QNST was profitable.
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
QNST has a Return On Assets of 2.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: QNST outperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
QNST has a Return On Equity of 4.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: QNST outperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.77%, QNST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.4% | ||
| ROE | 4.3% | ||
| ROIC | 3.77% |
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 has a Profit Margin (0.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QNST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of QNST (1.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
QNST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 9.94%, QNST is doing worse than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
QNST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.96% | ||
| GM | 9.94% |
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 4.96. This indicates that QNST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
QNST has a better Altman-Z score (4.96) 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC10.71%
2.3 Liquidity
QNST has a Current 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 Current ratio of QNST (1.51) is worse than 62.86% 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.
The Quick ratio of QNST (1.51) is worse than 62.86% 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.
Looking at the last year, QNST shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 43.12%.
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)43.12%
Revenue growth 3Y23.4%
Revenue growth 5Y17.41%
Sales Q2Q%2.38%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
QNST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.18%
EPS Next 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.19%
Revenue Next 2Y10%
Revenue Next 3Y10.25%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.48, the valuation of QNST can be described as correct.
QNST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. QNST is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
QNST is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.14, which indicates a very decent valuation of QNST.
77.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QNST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QNST to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say QNST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QNST is on the same level as its industry peers.
84.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QNST, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.08 |
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 18.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QNST does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
14.5
-0.05 (-0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.26%
Inst Owner Change1.44%
Ins Owners4.84%
Ins Owner Change9.22%
Market Cap822.88M
Revenue(TTM)1.10B
Net Income(TTM)10.61M
Analysts85
Price Target22.13 (52.62%)
Short Float %2.76%
Short Ratio2.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)1.1%
Min EPS beat(2)0.79%
Max EPS beat(2)1.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)0.78%
Max EPS beat(4)1.42%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.43%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)17.47%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)15.15%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.57%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.79%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.38%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.78%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.96 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | 8.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.08 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY6.07%
EPS(NY)1.3
Fwd EY8.98%
FCF(TTM)1.86
FCFY12.8%
OCF(TTM)2.08
OCFY14.37%
SpS19.39
BVpS4.35
TBVpS1.68
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)1.43
Graham Number9.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.4% | ||
| ROE | 4.3% | ||
| ROCE | 4.51% | ||
| ROIC | 3.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 56.76% | ||
| OM | 1.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.96% | ||
| GM | 9.94% | ||
| FCFM | 9.58% |
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-Score9
Asset Turnover2.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 327.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 993.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.96 |
F-Score9
WACC10.71%
ROIC/WACC0.35
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 Y25.18%
EPS Next 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)43.12%
Revenue growth 3Y23.4%
Revenue growth 5Y17.41%
Sales Q2Q%2.38%
Revenue Next Year10.19%
Revenue Next 2Y10%
Revenue Next 3Y10.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y162.92%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.02%
EBIT Next Year845.07%
EBIT Next 3Y130.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y764.27%
FCF growth 3Y51.48%
FCF growth 5Y11.14%
OCF growth 1Y9757.25%
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 16.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.34.
Can you provide the financial health for QNST stock?
The financial health rating of QUINSTREET INC (QNST) is 6 / 10.