What Is QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, QuinStreet, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $9.46. Trading at its current price of $17.72, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 11 of 12 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of -46.6%. Model dispersion is worth noting: Regime Cross targets $22.90 (+29.2%), versus Dynamic NAV at $0.27 (-98.5%). This +127.7% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About QNST?
12 of 13 models are currently active for QNST. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 11 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates QNST's intrinsic value at $4.99, implying -71.8% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does QNST Rank in Services-Business Services, NEC?
Among 97 Services-Business Services, NEC stocks, QNST ranks #48 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.5 indicates above-average quality.
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QuinStreet, Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is QNST a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns QNST a score of 31/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for QuinStreet, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, QuinStreet, Inc. scores 7.5 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a solid rating that maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +127.7% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every QNST valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across QNST's 12 active models, average confidence is 40%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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