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QuinStreetQNST +2.87%80 EV-to-OCF is 8.70 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 18.50. GuruFocus rates QNST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Media - Diversified companies, QuinStreet ranks worse than 64.12% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, QuinStreet's Enterprise Value is $1,139 Mil.
QuinStreet's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $131 Mil. Therefore, QuinStreet's EV-to-OCF for today is 8.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for QuinStreet's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
QNST'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -144.72 Med: 18.5 Max: 84598.18
Current: 8.7
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of QuinStreet was 84598.18. The lowest was -144.72. And the median was 18.50.
QNST's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 64.12% of 1020
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.49
vs QNST: 8.70
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
QuinStreet's share price for today is $20.75.
QuinStreet'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 $1.410.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
QuinStreet EV-to-OCF Related Terms
QuinStreet EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QuinStreet's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, QuinStreet's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QuinStreet's EV-to-OCF falls into.
QuinStreet's current Enterprise Value is $1,139 Mil.
QuinStreet's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $131 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-OCF of 8.70 as of Aug. 19, 2026. This is 53% below median its historical median of 18.50. According to the industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #654 out of 1020 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is QuinStreet's EV-to-OCF too high?
QuinStreet's current EV-to-OCF of 8.70 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 18.50. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.49. QuinStreet's value of 8.70 is 93.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #654 out of 1020 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, QuinStreet has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuinStreet's EV-to-OCF compare to EVC and EEX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #654 out of 1020 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places QuinStreet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.49. QuinStreet's value of 8.70 is 93.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.50 vs. the industry median of 4.49, 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-OCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.49, based on 1,020 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QuinStreet's current EV-to-OCF of 8.70 is 93.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuinStreet's current EV-to-OCF is 8.70, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 18.50. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.90, compared to a current price of $20.75 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 8.70, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 18.50 and 93.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.49. QuinStreet's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuinStreet (QNST), the current EV-to-OCF is 8.70 as of Aug. 19, 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 $20.75 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.90.
GuruFocus considers QuinStreet to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QNST:
EV-to-OCF: 8.70 (53% below median its 10-year median of 18.50)
GF Value™: $21.90 vs. price of $20.75 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#654 of 1020)
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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