QNST (QuinStreet) Equity-to-Asset: 0.45 (As of Jun. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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QNST QuinStreet Inc QNST
84 GF Score
Price $19.18
GF Value $22.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is QuinStreet Equity-to-Asset?

QuinStreet QNST +1.54% 84 Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates QNST with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Media - Diversified companies, QuinStreet ranks worse than 57.37% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. QuinStreet's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $323 Mil. QuinStreet's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $721 Mil. Therefore, QuinStreet's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for QuinStreet's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

QNST' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 0.68   Max: 0.71
Current: 0.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of QuinStreet was 0.71. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.68.

QNST's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
57.37% of 1025 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.52 vs QNST: 0.45

QuinStreet  (NAS:QNST) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


QuinStreet Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


QuinStreet Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QuinStreet's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset Chart

QuinStreet Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 0.68 0.59 0.57 0.45

QuinStreet Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.57 0.56 0.60 0.44 0.45

QNST vs CCO, CRTO, EVC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, QuinStreet's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, QuinStreet's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QuinStreet's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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QuinStreet Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

QuinStreet's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=323.092/721.302
=0.45

QuinStreet's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=323.092/721.302
=0.45

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 mean?
QuinStreet (QNST) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on QuinStreet and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, QuinStreet's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.45 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #588 out of 1025 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is QuinStreet's Equity-to-Asset too high?
QuinStreet's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 0.71. The Media - Diversified industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. QuinStreet's value of 0.45 is 13.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #588 out of 1025 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, QuinStreet has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuinStreet's Equity-to-Asset compare to CCO and CRTO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #588 out of 1025 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places QuinStreet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. QuinStreet's value of 0.45 is 13.5% below this benchmark. Historically, QuinStreet's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.45 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.52, QuinStreet has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.52, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QuinStreet's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.45 is 13.5% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on QuinStreet and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuinStreet's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. 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 $22.01, compared to a current price of $19.18 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 13.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.52. QuinStreet's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuinStreet (QNST), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 as of Jun. 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 $19.18 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.01. GuruFocus considers QuinStreet to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for QNST:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.45 (34% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: $22.01 vs. price of $19.18 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#588 of 1025)

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.
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