QUINSTREET INC (QNST)
US74874Q1004 - Common Stock
QNST gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 72 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 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.
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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of QNST (-5.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -10.07%, QNST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.52% | ||
| ROE | -10.07% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 8.72%, QNST is doing worse than 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 8.72% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
QNST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, QNST has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, QNST has more shares outstanding
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
QNST has an Altman-Z score of 5.48. This indicates that QNST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
QNST's Altman-Z score of 5.48 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QNST outperforms 78.87% 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 | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.48 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.05%
2.3 Liquidity
QNST has a Current Ratio of 1.31. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 1.31, QNST is doing worse than 70.42% of the companies in the same industry.
QNST has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that QNST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
QNST's Quick ratio of 1.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. QNST is outperformed by 70.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 600.00% 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.
Looking at the last year, QNST shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 37.05%.
Measured over the past years, QNST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)600%
EPS 3Y-46.69%
EPS 5Y-26.62%
EPS Q2Q%833.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.05%
Revenue growth 3Y1.98%
Revenue growth 5Y6.15%
Sales Q2Q%125.32%
3.2 Future
QNST is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 155.75% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 26.33% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y657.72%
EPS Next 2Y223.23%
EPS Next 3Y155.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year62.7%
Revenue Next 2Y32.97%
Revenue Next 3Y26.33%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 64.20, QNST can be considered very expensive at the moment.
QNST's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of QNST to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.96), we can say QNST is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.51, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of QNST.
60.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QNST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.82. QNST is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 64.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.51 |
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 210.28 |
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 155.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y223.23%
EPS Next 3Y155.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QNST does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
QUINSTREET INC
NASDAQ:QNST (11/21/2024, 8:00:01 PM)
After market: 22.47 0 (0%)22.47
+0.72 (+3.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
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Market Cap1.26B
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 64.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.51 | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -5.52% | ||
| ROE | -10.07% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 8.72% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.92
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)600%
EPS 3Y-46.69%
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EPS Next Y657.72%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.05%
Revenue growth 3Y1.98%
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