QMCO (Quantum) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.14 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Quantum Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Quantum QMCO -1.97% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates QMCO with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,975 Hardware companies, Quantum ranks better than 93.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Quantum's current share price is $25.585. Quantum's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $179.17. Quantum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.14.

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

QMCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.13   Max: 0.57
Current: 0.15

During the past years, Quantum's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.57. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.13.

QMCO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
93.01% of 1975 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs QMCO: 0.15

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Quantum's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.675. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $179.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Quantum  (NAS:QMCO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Quantum Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Quantum Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quantum's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Quantum Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Quantum Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Quantum Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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QMCO vs DDD, NNDM, OSS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Quantum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Quantum Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Quantum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quantum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Quantum Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Quantum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=25.585/179.17
=0.14

* 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.

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

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=3.675/333.9520*333.9520
=3.675

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Quantum Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 76.298 241.428 105.538
201612 75.033 241.432 103.787
201703 61.603 243.801 84.382
201706 66.096 244.955 90.110
201709 62.311 246.819 84.308
201712 64.227 246.524 87.005
201803 52.138 249.554 69.771
201806 58.494 251.989 77.520
201809 48.839 252.439 64.609
201812 55.303 251.233 73.512
201903 55.765 254.202 73.260
201906 56.517 256.143 73.685
201909 56.181 256.759 73.071
201912 42.781 256.974 55.596
202003 49.337 258.115 63.833
202006 35.413 257.797 45.874
202009 41.082 260.280 52.710
202012 46.172 260.474 59.197
202103 40.396 264.877 50.931
202106 31.197 271.696 38.345
202109 31.824 274.310 38.743
202112 30.906 278.802 37.020
202203 25.701 287.504 29.853
202206 23.212 296.311 26.161
202209 21.678 296.808 24.391
202212 24.466 296.797 27.529
202303 23.374 301.836 25.861
202306 19.739 305.109 21.605
202309 15.929 307.789 17.283
202312 15.139 306.746 16.482
202403 14.697 312.332 15.714
202406 15.080 314.175 16.029
202409 14.993 315.301 15.880
202412 13.997 315.605 14.811
202503 10.031 319.799 10.475
202506 6.997 322.561 7.244
202509 4.708 324.800 4.841
202512 5.449 324.054 5.615
202603 5.392 330.213 5.453
202606 3.675 333.952 3.675

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.14 mean?
Quantum (QMCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Quantum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Quantum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum ranks #138 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Quantum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Quantum's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 is near median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.57. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41. Quantum's value of 0.14 is 90.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum ranks #138 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quantum has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DDD and NNDM?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Quantum ranks #138 out of 1975 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Quantum in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41. Quantum's value of 0.14 is 90.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Quantum's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Quantum has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.41, based on 1,975 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quantum's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 is 90.1% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Quantum and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quantum's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum (QMCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.18, compared to a current price of $25.59 — trading 704.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 90.1% below the Hardware industry median of 1.41. Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quantum (QMCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14 as of Aug. 17, 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 Quantum (QMCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $25.59 is trading 704.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.18. GuruFocus considers Quantum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for QMCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.14 (near median its 10-year median of 0.13)
  • GF Value™: $3.18 vs. price of $25.59 (704.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.1% below the Hardware median (#138 of 1975)

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


Quantum Business Description

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Quantum Corp is a United States-based company that delivers end-to-end data management solutions designed for unstructured data in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). It provides one of the comprehensive and cost-efficient solutions for the entire data lifecycle. The group provides solutions for video, images, audio, and other large files because this unstructured data represents. Its portfolio of products includes primary storage software and systems, secondary storage software and systems, as well as devices and media. The group operates in three geographic regions: Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC).
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