QBAK (Qualstar) Beta: 0.2601 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Qualstar Beta?

Qualstar QBAK 12 Beta is 0.2601 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates QBAK with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Qualstar's Beta is 0.2601.


Qualstar  (OTCPK:QBAK) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Qualstar Beta Related Terms


Qualstar Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qualstar's Beta can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Qualstar Beta Chart

Qualstar Annual Data
Trend Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.25 0.09 0.39 1.08 0.64

Qualstar Quarterly Data
Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Sep22 Sep23
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.65 0.64 1.40 0.25 -0.87

QBAK vs POLA, OZSC, XPON: Beta Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Qualstar's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Qualstar Beta vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Qualstar's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qualstar's Beta falls into.


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Qualstar Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.2601 mean?
Qualstar (QBAK) has a Beta of 0.2601 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Qualstar and its competitors.
Is Qualstar's Beta too high?
Qualstar's current Beta is 0.2601. Overall, Qualstar has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualstar's Beta compare to POLA and OZSC?
Qualstar's Beta of 0.2601 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Industrial Products company?
A good Beta depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Qualstar and its competitors. Qualstar's current Beta is 0.2601. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qualstar stock overvalued right now?
Qualstar (QBAK) has a current Beta of 0.2601. The current Beta is 0.2601. Qualstar's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualstar (QBAK), the current Beta is 0.2601 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Qualstar Business Description

Address 1267 Flynn Road, Suite 105, Camarillo, CA, USA, 93012
Qualstar Corp is a U.S.-based provider of data storage systems marketed under the Qualstar brand and power solutions marketed under the N2Power brand. The company operates through the Data Storage segment, which generates the majority of its revenue. It manufactures automated magnetic tape libraries to store, retrieve, and manage electronic data for archive, backup, and recovery, and provides technical customer support services. The Power Supplies segment designs and markets high-efficiency switching power supplies for electronic equipment. The company utilizes contract manufacturers in Asia and sells its products globally through authorized resellers and directly to OEMs. It operates in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and others, with the majority of its revenue from North America.
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