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QuantumScapeQS -0.19%34 EV-to-EBITDA is -7.18 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates QS with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,147 Vehicles & Parts companies, QuantumScape ranks worse than 87183.87% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, QuantumScape's enterprise value is $2,419.17 Mil.
QuantumScape's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-336.70 Mil. Therefore, QuantumScape's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -7.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for QuantumScape's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
QS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.18 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -7.18
QS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1147
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.48
vs QS: -7.18
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
QuantumScape's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
QuantumScape's share price for today is $5.22.
QuantumScape's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.670.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for QuantumScape's EV-to-EBITDA 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 Auto Parts subindustry, QuantumScape's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, QuantumScape's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QuantumScape's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
QuantumScape's current Enterprise Value is $2,419.17 Mil.
QuantumScape's EBITDA 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 $-336.70 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 (QS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -7.18 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on QuantumScape. According to the industry distribution chart, QuantumScape ranks #999999 out of 1147 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is QuantumScape's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
QuantumScape's current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.18. Based on the distribution chart, QuantumScape ranks #999999 out of 1147 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-EBITDA compare to VGNT and DAN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, QuantumScape ranks #999999 out of 1147 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places QuantumScape in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.48. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.48, based on 1,147 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on QuantumScape. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuantumScape's current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.18. 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-EBITDA of -7.18. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.18. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuantumScape (QS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.18 as of Aug. 02, 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 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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