Using the industry peer median P/E Multiples multiple (trailing + forward), QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) has a fair value of $0.93 based on 4 comparable companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
USD in millions except Fair Price. Subject company highlighted.
| Mkt Cap ($M) | Trailing P/E | Forward P/E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuinStreet, Inc.QNST | 779 | 165.6x | 139.0x |
| Deluxe Corporation | 1,198 | 14.8x | 30.5x |
| EverQuote, Inc. | 725 | 7.8x | 9.9x |
| Shutterstock, Inc. | 624 | 13.6x | 7.7x |
| Fiverr International Ltd. | 412 | 20.4x | 4.8x |
| Industry Median | 14.2x | 8.8x | |
| (*) Profit after tax | 5 | 6 | |
| Equity Value | 67 | 41 | |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 58 | 58 | |
| Fair Price | $1 | $1 | |
Using the industry peer median EV/EBITDA multiple (trailing + forward), QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) has a fair value of $5.29 based on 9 comparable companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
USD in millions except Fair Price. Subject company highlighted.
| Mkt Cap ($M) | Trailing EV/EBITDA | Forward EV/EBITDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuinStreet, Inc.QNST | 779 | 22.5x | 41.0x |
| Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. | 1,216 | 15.9x | 11.4x |
| Deluxe Corporation | 1,198 | 6.4x | 6.4x |
| Emerald Holding, Inc. | 904 | 12.2x | 14.4x |
| EverQuote, Inc. | 725 | 9.6x | 8.4x |
| Groupon, Inc. | 724 | 24.7x | 25.1x |
| Shutterstock, Inc. | 624 | 3.8x | 3.7x |
| Fiverr International Ltd. | 412 | 21.3x | 23.6x |
| Cable One, Inc. | 354 | 4.6x | 4.8x |
| Getty Images Holdings, Inc. | 350 | 3.3x | 3.5x |
| Industry Median | 9.6x | 8.4x | |
| (*) EBITDA | 31 | 17 | |
| = Enterprise Value | 294 | 141 | |
| (-) Net Debt | -91 | -91 | |
| Equity Value | 385 | 232 | |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 58 | 58 | |
| Fair Price | $7 | $4 | |
Using the industry peer median EV/Revenue multiple (trailing + forward), QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) has a fair value of $18.12 based on 9 comparable companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
USD in millions except Fair Price. Subject company highlighted.
| Mkt Cap ($M) | Trailing EV/Revenue | Forward EV/Revenue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuinStreet, Inc.QNST | 779 | 0.6x | 1.1x |
| Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. | 1,216 | 4.7x | 3.3x |
| Deluxe Corporation | 1,198 | 1.1x | 1.1x |
| Emerald Holding, Inc. | 904 | 3.0x | 3.6x |
| EverQuote, Inc. | 725 | 0.9x | 0.8x |
| Groupon, Inc. | 724 | 1.6x | 1.6x |
| Shutterstock, Inc. | 624 | 0.8x | 0.7x |
| Fiverr International Ltd. | 412 | 0.7x | 0.7x |
| Cable One, Inc. | 354 | 2.3x | 2.4x |
| Getty Images Holdings, Inc. | 350 | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Industry Median | 1.1x | 1.1x | |
| (*) Revenue | 1,094 | 602 | |
| = Enterprise Value | 1,249 | 682 | |
| (-) Net Debt | -91 | -91 | |
| Equity Value | 1,340 | 773 | |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 58 | 58 | |
| Fair Price | $23 | $13 | |
Using the PEG framework with analyst consensus forward EPS growth of 25.0%, the company has a fair value of $31.91 based on NTM EPS (FY2026) of $1.28. The current PEG ratio is 0.06.
PEG < 1 = bargain, 1–1.5 = fair, > 2 = expensive.
Growth above 25% is capped — hypergrowth may not be sustainable long-term.
| EPS Growth RateForward | 184.6% |
| Adjusted Growth (clamped 8–25%)Clamped | 25.0% |
| Fair P/E | 25.0x |
| NTM EPS (FY2026) | $1.28 |
| Fair Value | $31.91 |
| Period | EPS Est. | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (actual) | $0.08 | — | — |
| FY2026E | $1.28 | +1481.5% | 5 |
| FY2027E | $1.60 | +25.4% | 5 |
| FY2028E | $1.86 | +16.2% | 4 |
3Y Forward EPS CAGR: 184.6%
| Year | Net Income | EPS | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | $23.6M | $0.43 | — |
| FY2022 | $-5.2M | $-0.10 | -122.5% |
| FY2023 | $-68.9M | $-1.28 | — |
| FY2024 | $-31.3M | $-0.57 | — |
| FY2025 | $4.7M | $0.08 | — |
4Y Historical EPS CAGR: -34.2%
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