QNST (QuinStreet) E10: $0.16 (As of Mar. 2026)

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QNST QuinStreet Inc QNST
81 GF Score
Price $15.50
GF Value $21.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is QuinStreet E10?

QuinStreet QNST 81 E10 is $0.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates QNST with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

QuinStreet's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.130. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $0.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of QuinStreet was 28.30% per year. The lowest was -22.70% per year. And the median was -1.90% per year.

As of today (2026-08-02), QuinStreet's current stock price is $15.50. QuinStreet's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.16. QuinStreet's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 96.88.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of QuinStreet was 509.00. The lowest was 70.47. And the median was 96.29.


QuinStreet  (NAS:QNST) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

QuinStreet's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=15.50/0.16
=96.88

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of QuinStreet was 509.00. The lowest was 70.47. And the median was 96.29.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


QuinStreet E10 Related Terms


QuinStreet E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QuinStreet's E10 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 E10 Chart

QuinStreet Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.19 -0.24 -0.17 -0.07 0.00

QuinStreet Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
E10 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 -0.02 0.00 0.03 0.13 0.16

QNST vs EVC, EEX, CRTO: E10 Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, QuinStreet's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where QuinStreet's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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QuinStreet E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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.

For example, QuinStreet's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.13/330.2130*330.2130
=0.130

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

QuinStreet Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 -0.060 241.018 -0.082
201609 -0.080 241.428 -0.109
201612 -0.170 241.432 -0.233
201703 0.010 243.801 0.014
201706 -0.030 244.955 -0.040
201709 0.030 246.819 0.040
201712 0.040 246.524 0.054
201803 0.140 249.554 0.185
201806 0.100 251.989 0.131
201809 0.100 252.439 0.131
201812 1.000 251.233 1.314
201903 0.020 254.202 0.026
201906 0.060 256.143 0.077
201909 0.020 256.759 0.026
201912 0.030 256.974 0.039
202003 0.260 258.115 0.333
202006 0.030 257.797 0.038
202009 0.270 260.280 0.343
202012 0.010 260.474 0.013
202103 0.090 264.877 0.112
202106 0.070 271.696 0.085
202109 0.060 274.310 0.072
202112 -0.100 278.802 -0.118
202203 0.040 287.504 0.046
202206 -0.090 296.311 -0.100
202209 -0.080 296.808 -0.089
202212 -0.150 296.797 -0.167
202303 -0.010 301.836 -0.011
202306 -1.030 305.109 -1.115
202309 -0.190 307.789 -0.204
202312 -0.210 306.746 -0.226
202403 -0.130 312.332 -0.137
202406 -0.040 314.175 -0.042
202409 -0.020 315.301 -0.021
202412 -0.030 315.605 -0.031
202503 0.080 319.799 0.083
202506 0.060 322.561 0.061
202509 0.080 324.800 0.081
202512 0.870 324.054 0.887
202603 0.130 330.213 0.130

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $0.16 mean?
QuinStreet (QNST) has a E10 of $0.16 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on QuinStreet and its competitors.
Is QuinStreet's E10 too high?
QuinStreet's current E10 is $0.16. Overall, QuinStreet has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuinStreet's E10 compare to EVC and EEX?
QuinStreet's E10 of $0.16 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for a Media - Diversified company?
A good E10 depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on QuinStreet and its competitors. QuinStreet's current E10 is $0.16. 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 (QNST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.09, compared to a current price of $15.50 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current E10 is $0.16. QuinStreet's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuinStreet (QNST), the current E10 is $0.16 as of Mar. 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 (QNST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuinStreet stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.50 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.09. GuruFocus considers QuinStreet to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for QNST:

  • E10: $0.16
  • GF Value™: $21.09 vs. price of $15.50 (26.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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


QuinStreet Business Description

Other Exchanges 5Q8:Germany
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.
81GF Score

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