QS (QuantumScape) Buyback Yield %: -6.15 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


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What is QuantumScape Buyback Yield %?

QuantumScape QS -7.10% 34 Buyback Yield % is -6.15 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates QS with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Vehicles & Parts companies, QuantumScape ranks worse than 77.91% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

QuantumScape's current buyback yield was -6.15%.

QuantumScape Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QuantumScape's Buyback Yield % 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.

QuantumScape Buyback Yield % Chart

QuantumScape Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -5.92 0.00 -8.76 -4.66 -4.24

QuantumScape Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % 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 -0.04 -0.03 -3.63 -4.24 -6.82

QS vs ATMU, DORM, AAP: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, QuantumScape's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.

QuantumScape Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, QuantumScape's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QuantumScape's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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QuantumScape Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

QuantumScape's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 268.654) / 6331.5046
=-4.24%

QuantumScape's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 267.647) / 3924.42094
=-6.82%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -6.15 mean?
QuantumScape (QS) has a Buyback Yield % of -6.15 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on QuantumScape and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QuantumScape ranks #268 out of 344 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is QuantumScape's Buyback Yield % too high?
QuantumScape's current Buyback Yield % is -6.15. Based on the distribution chart, QuantumScape ranks #268 out of 344 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, QuantumScape has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuantumScape's Buyback Yield % compare to ATMU and DORM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, QuantumScape ranks #268 out of 344 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places QuantumScape in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.19, based on 344 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on QuantumScape and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuantumScape's current Buyback Yield % is -6.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QuantumScape stock overvalued right now?
QuantumScape (QS) has a current Buyback Yield % of -6.15. The current Buyback Yield % is -6.15. QuantumScape's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuantumScape (QS), the current Buyback Yield % is -6.15 as of Jul. 04, 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.

QuantumScape Business Description

Address 1730 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA, USA, 95110
QuantumScape Corp is engaged in the development of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles and other applications. The company's solid-state lithium-metal battery technology is designed to offer greater energy density, faster charging, and enhanced safety. Its battery cells have none of the host materials used in conventional nodes. The company operates in one operating segment only.
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