QuinStreet (FRA:5Q8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.00 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 35% Above Median

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FRA:5Q8 QuinStreet Inc FRA:5Q8
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Price €17.90
GF Value €19.12
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What is QuinStreet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

QuinStreet FRA:5Q8 -5.79% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.00 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:5Q8 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 697 Media - Diversified companies, QuinStreet ranks worse than 88.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), QuinStreet's current share price is €17.90. QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.47. QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:5Q8' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26   Med: 2.96   Max: 5.12
Current: 4.08

During the past years, QuinStreet's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.12. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.96.

FRA:5Q8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.09% of 697 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs FRA:5Q8: 4.08

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

QuinStreet's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.841. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €4.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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QuinStreet  (FRA:5Q8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


QuinStreet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


QuinStreet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

QuinStreet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

QuinStreet Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.98 1.82 3.53 3.34 2.86

QuinStreet Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 3.34 3.18 2.94 2.39 2.86

FRA:5Q8 vs EVC, EEX, CRTO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


QuinStreet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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QuinStreet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.90/4.47
=4.00

* 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.

QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, QuinStreet's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.841/333.9520*333.9520
=4.841

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

QuinStreet Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.405 241.428 3.327
201612 2.424 241.432 3.353
201703 2.430 243.801 3.329
201706 2.313 244.955 3.153
201709 2.223 246.819 3.008
201712 2.284 246.524 3.094
201803 2.307 249.554 3.087
201806 2.637 251.989 3.495
201809 2.668 252.439 3.530
201812 3.730 251.233 4.958
201903 3.789 254.202 4.978
201906 3.904 256.143 5.090
201909 4.053 256.759 5.272
201912 4.076 256.974 5.297
202003 4.342 258.115 5.618
202006 4.353 257.797 5.639
202009 4.397 260.280 5.642
202012 4.312 260.474 5.528
202103 4.521 264.877 5.700
202106 4.555 271.696 5.599
202109 4.699 274.310 5.721
202112 4.845 278.802 5.803
202203 5.000 287.504 5.808
202206 5.071 296.311 5.715
202209 5.343 296.808 6.012
202212 4.909 296.797 5.524
202303 4.911 301.836 5.434
202306 3.914 305.109 4.284
202309 3.812 307.789 4.136
202312 3.596 306.746 3.915
202403 3.578 312.332 3.826
202406 3.631 314.175 3.860
202409 3.529 315.301 3.738
202412 3.793 315.605 4.013
202503 3.825 319.799 3.994
202506 3.702 322.561 3.833
202509 3.664 324.800 3.767
202512 4.412 324.054 4.547
202603 4.674 330.213 4.727
202606 4.841 333.952 4.841

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.00 mean?
QuinStreet (FRA:5Q8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.00 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on QuinStreet and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 5.12. According to the industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #614 out of 697 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
QuinStreet's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.00 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 5.12. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96. QuinStreet's value of 4.00 is 316.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #614 out of 697 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, QuinStreet has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuinStreet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EVC and EEX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #614 out of 697 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places QuinStreet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96. QuinStreet's value of 4.00 is 316.7% above this benchmark. Historically, QuinStreet's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 5.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 0.96, QuinStreet has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.96, based on 697 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QuinStreet's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.00 is 316.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on QuinStreet and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuinStreet's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.00, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QuinStreet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuinStreet (FRA:5Q8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.12, compared to a current price of €17.90 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.00, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 316.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.96. QuinStreet's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuinStreet (FRA:5Q8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.00 as of Aug. 13, 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.

Is QuinStreet (FRA:5Q8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuinStreet stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.90 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.12. GuruFocus considers QuinStreet to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5Q8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.00 (35% above median its 10-year median of 2.96)
  • GF Value™: €19.12 vs. price of €17.90 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 316.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#614 of 697)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5Q8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


QuinStreet Business Description

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Address 950 Tower Lane, 12th Floor, Foster City, CA, USA, 94404
QuinStreet Inc focuses on marketplaces and technologies for the financial services and home services industries. It delivers measurable and cost-effective marketing results to its clients, in the form of qualified inquiries such as clicks, leads, calls, applications, or customers. It generates revenue by delivering measurable online marketing results to the clients. Its products and services are Customer Acquisition, QuinStreet Rating Platform (QRP), and CloudControlMedia. Geographically, it operates in United States and Internationally, of which maximum revenue is derived from United States.
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