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QuinStreetQNST -0.40%79 Net Margin % is 5.11% as of Jun. 2026, which is 148% above its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates QNST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Media - Diversified companies, QuinStreet ranks better than 70.09% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. QuinStreet's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $19 Mil. QuinStreet's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $374 Mil. Therefore, QuinStreet's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for QuinStreet's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
QNST'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.86 Med: 2.06 Max: 13.73
Current: 6.28
QNST's Net Margin % is ranked better than 70.09% of 1013
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs QNST: 6.28
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
QuinStreet Net Margin % Related Terms
QuinStreet Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QuinStreet's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, QuinStreet's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QuinStreet's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 5.11% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on QuinStreet and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #303 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is QuinStreet's Net Margin % too high?
QuinStreet's current Net Margin % of 5.11% is 148% above median its 10-year median of 2.06. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. QuinStreet's value of 5.11% is 325.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #303 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QuinStreet has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuinStreet's Net Margin % compare to CCO and CRTO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, QuinStreet ranks #303 out of 1013 companies for Net Margin %. This puts QuinStreet in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. QuinStreet's value of 5.11% is 325.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 1.20, 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 Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.20, based on 1,013 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QuinStreet's current Net Margin % of 5.11% is 325.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on QuinStreet and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuinStreet's current Net Margin % is 5.11%, which is 148% above median its own 10-year median of 2.06. 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 $22.24, compared to a current price of $17.45 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.11%, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 325.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.20. QuinStreet's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuinStreet (QNST), the current Net Margin % is 5.11% 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 $17.45 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.24.
GuruFocus considers QuinStreet to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for QNST:
Net Margin %: 5.11% (148% above median its 10-year median of 2.06)
GF Value™: $22.24 vs. price of $17.45 (21.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 325.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#303 of 1013)
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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