QNST (QuinStreet) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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QNST QuinStreet Inc QNST
81 GF Score
Price $15.50
GF Value $21.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is QuinStreet Moat Score?

QuinStreet QNST 81 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates QNST with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,034 Media - Diversified companies, QuinStreet ranks better than 96.42% on this metric.

QuinStreet has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

QuinStreet has Narrow Moat: QuinStreet Inc benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its established market presence and some customer switching costs. However, it lacks the strong brand strength and regulatory barriers needed for a wider moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes QuinStreet might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

QuinStreet  (NAS:QNST) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

QuinStreet Moat Score Related Terms

QNST vs EVC, EEX, CRTO: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where QuinStreet's Moat Score falls into.


QNST
81GF Score
QuinStreet Inc QNST
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
QuinStreet (QNST) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #37 out of 1034 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is QuinStreet's Moat Score too high?
QuinStreet's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #37 out of 1034 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to EVC and EEX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #37 out of 1034 companies for Moat Score. This places QuinStreet in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. QuinStreet's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $21.09, compared to a current price of $15.50 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuinStreet (QNST), the current Moat Score is 5 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 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.09. GuruFocus considers QuinStreet to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for QNST:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $21.09 vs. price of $15.50 (26.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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.
81GF Score

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