QNST (QuinStreet) ROCE %: 10.68% (As of Mar. 2026)

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QNST QuinStreet Inc QNST
81 GF Score
Price $15.50
GF Value $21.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is QuinStreet ROCE %?

QuinStreet QNST 81 ROCE % is 10.68% as of Mar. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. QuinStreet's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.68%.

QuinStreet  (NAS:QNST) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

QuinStreet ROCE % Related Terms

QuinStreet ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QuinStreet's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

QuinStreet Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.10 -1.46 -7.38 -12.14 2.36

QuinStreet Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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QuinStreet ROCE % Calculation

QuinStreet's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=6.033/( ( (368.546 - 126.398) + (431.107 - 163.044) )/ 2 )
=6.033/( (242.148+268.063)/ 2 )
=6.033/255.1055
=2.36 %

QuinStreet's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=41.144/( ( (493.033 - 177.394) + (704.344 - 249.232) )/ 2 )
=41.144/( ( 315.639 + 455.112 )/ 2 )
=41.144/385.3755
=10.68 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 10.68% mean?
QuinStreet (QNST) has a ROCE % of 10.68% as of Mar. 2026.
Is QuinStreet's ROCE % too high?
QuinStreet's current ROCE % is 10.68%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.21. QuinStreet's value of 10.68% is 233.2% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to EVC and EEX?
QuinStreet's ROCE % of 10.68% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.21. QuinStreet's value of 10.68% is 233.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.21, based on 978 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QuinStreet's current ROCE % of 10.68% is 233.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuinStreet's current ROCE % is 10.68%. 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 $21.09, compared to a current price of $15.50 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 10.68% and 233.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.21. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QuinStreet (QNST), the current ROCE % is 10.68% as of Mar. 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:

  • ROCE %: 10.68%
  • GF Value™: $21.09 vs. price of $15.50 (26.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 233.2% above the Media - Diversified median

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

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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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