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QuinStreetQNST 81 EV-to-EBIT is 42.59 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 29.91. GuruFocus rates QNST with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Media - Diversified companies, QuinStreet ranks worse than 85.96% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
QuinStreet's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $663 Mil.
QuinStreet's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $20 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
QuinStreet EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QuinStreet's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, QuinStreet's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, QuinStreet's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QuinStreet's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
QuinStreet's current Enterprise Value is $864 Mil.
QuinStreet's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $20 Mil.
* 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 (QNST) has a EV-to-EBIT of 42.59 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on QuinStreet and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 29.91. According to the industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #551 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is QuinStreet's EV-to-EBIT too high?
QuinStreet's current EV-to-EBIT of 42.59 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 29.91. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.82. QuinStreet's value of 42.59 is 293.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #551 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to EVC and EEX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #551 out of 641 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places QuinStreet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.82. QuinStreet's value of 42.59 is 293.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.91 vs. the industry median of 10.82, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.82, based on 641 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QuinStreet's current EV-to-EBIT of 42.59 is 293.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on QuinStreet and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuinStreet's current EV-to-EBIT is 42.59, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 29.91. 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 $21.11, compared to a current price of $15.50 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 42.59, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 29.91 and 293.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.82. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuinStreet (QNST), the current EV-to-EBIT is 42.59 as of Aug. 03, 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 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.11.
GuruFocus considers QuinStreet to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for QNST:
EV-to-EBIT: 42.59 (42% above median its 10-year median of 29.91)
GF Value™: $21.11 vs. price of $15.50 (26.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 293.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#551 of 641)
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 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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