QS (QuantumScape) EV-to-EBIT: -6.03 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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QS QuantumScape Corp QS
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What is QuantumScape EV-to-EBIT?

QuantumScape QS -0.19% 34 EV-to-EBIT is -6.03 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates QS with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,080 Vehicles & Parts companies, QuantumScape ranks worse than 92592.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, QuantumScape's Enterprise Value is $2,419.17 Mil. QuantumScape's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-401.29 Mil. Therefore, QuantumScape's EV-to-EBIT for today is -6.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for QuantumScape's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

QS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.27   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -6.03

QS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1080 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 13.07 vs QS: -6.03

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. QuantumScape's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,858.61 Mil. QuantumScape's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-401.29 Mil. QuantumScape's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -10.40%.


QuantumScape  (NAS:QS) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

QuantumScape's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-401.285/3858.6122
=-10.40 %

QuantumScape's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,858.61 Mil.
QuantumScape's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-401.29 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.


QuantumScape EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


QuantumScape EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QuantumScape'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.

QuantumScape EV-to-EBIT Chart

QuantumScape Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -182.59 -3.73 -5.55 -4.20 -12.59

QuantumScape Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 -6.70 -14.46 -12.59 -7.39 -9.62

QS vs VGNT, DAN, PHIN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, QuantumScape'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.


QuantumScape EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, QuantumScape's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QuantumScape's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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QuantumScape EV-to-EBIT Calculation

QuantumScape's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2419.172/-401.285
=-6.03

QuantumScape's current Enterprise Value is $2,419.17 Mil.
QuantumScape's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-401.29 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -6.03 mean?
QuantumScape (QS) has a EV-to-EBIT of -6.03 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on QuantumScape and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QuantumScape ranks #999999 out of 1080 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is QuantumScape's EV-to-EBIT too high?
QuantumScape's current EV-to-EBIT is -6.03. Based on the distribution chart, QuantumScape ranks #999999 out of 1080 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to VGNT and DAN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, QuantumScape ranks #999999 out of 1080 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places QuantumScape in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.07, based on 1,080 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. 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 QuantumScape and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuantumScape's current EV-to-EBIT is -6.03. 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 EV-to-EBIT of -6.03. The current EV-to-EBIT is -6.03. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuantumScape (QS), the current EV-to-EBIT is -6.03 as of Aug. 01, 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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