(QS) Quantumscape - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US74767V1098

Solid-State Battery, Lithium-Metal, Electric Vehicle

QS EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of QS over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09": -33.43, "2020-12": -2.41, "2021-03": -0.2, "2021-06": -0.12, "2021-09": -0.13, "2021-12": -0.16, "2022-03": -0.21, "2022-06": -0.22, "2022-09": -0.27, "2022-12": -0.25, "2023-03": -0.24, "2023-06": -0.26, "2023-09": -0.23, "2023-12": -0.23, "2024-03": -0.24, "2024-06": -0.25, "2024-09": -0.23, "2024-12": -0.22, "2025-03": -0.21, "2025-06": -0.2, "2025-09": -0.1786,

QS Revenue

Revenue of QS over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09: 0, 2020-12: 0, 2021-03: 0, 2021-06: 0, 2021-09: 0, 2021-12: 0, 2022-03: 0, 2022-06: 0, 2022-09: 0, 2022-12: 0, 2023-03: 0, 2023-06: 0, 2023-09: 0, 2023-12: 74.004, 2024-03: 0, 2024-06: 0, 2024-09: 0, 2024-12: 0, 2025-03: 0, 2025-06: 36.67, 2025-09: -36.67,

Description: QS Quantumscape November 05, 2025

QuantumScape Corp. (NYSE: QS) develops and aims to commercialize solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other applications, operating primarily in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the firm is classified under the Automotive Parts & Equipment sub-industry.

Key recent data points: (1) In Q2 2024 the company reported a cash burn of roughly $150 million, leaving a runway of about 12 months at current spending levels; (2) A strategic partnership with Volkswagen targets a pilot production line by 2026, with an interim goal of achieving a cell energy density of 500 Wh/kg; (3) Industry analysts cite the broader EV market’s projected CAGR of 22 % through 2030 and tightening lithium-ion supply chains as macro drivers that could accelerate demand for higher-performance solid-state solutions.

For a deeper, data-rich perspective on QS’s valuation metrics and risk profile, you may find ValueRay’s analytical dashboard worth exploring.

QS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 9,747m
Sub-Industry Automotive Parts & Equipment
IPO / Inception 2020-08-17

QS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 36.7%
Fundamental 36.5%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 153%
Analyst Rating 2.67 of 5

QS Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

QS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 86.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 54.5%
Growth Correlation 5y -79.8%
CAGR 5y 25.13%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 0.34
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 0.55
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.53
Alpha 117.90
Beta 4.859
Volatility 128.96%
Current Volume 25714.7k
Average Volume 20d 54427.1k
Stop Loss 14.3 (-7.4%)
Signal -0.50

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 0.0

error: Net Income check cannot be calculated (needs Net Income TTM and Revenue TTM)
FCFTA -0.21 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 5.73pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
error: NWC/Revenue cannot be calculated (needs Current Assets/Liabilities and Revenue current+prev)
CFO/TA -0.18 (>3.0%) and CFO -245.0m > Net Income -449.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0)
Current Ratio 21.14 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (566.3m) change vs 12m ago 11.27% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
error: Gross Margin (current vs previous) cannot be calculated (needs Total Revenue and Cost Of Revenue)
Asset Turnover 0.0% (prev 5.82%; Δ -5.82pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio -215.7 (EBITDA TTM -376.2m / Interest Expense TTM 2.09m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -36.97

(A) 0.72 = (Total Current Assets 1.02b - Total Current Liabilities 48.0m) / Total Assets 1.34b
(B) -2.75 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -3.69b / Total Assets 1.34b
warn (B) unusual magnitude: -2.75 — check mapping/units
(C) -0.34 = EBIT TTM -450.2m / Avg Total Assets 1.31b
(D) -28.97 = Book Value of Equity -3.69b / Total Liabilities 127.5m
Total Rating: -36.97 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 36.50

1. Piotroski 0.0pt = -5.0
2. FCF Yield -3.18% = -1.59
3. FCF Margin data missing
4. Debt/Equity 0.06 = 2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.41 = 2.37
6. ROIC - WACC (= -64.79)% = -12.50
7. RoE -39.90% = -2.50
8. Rev. Trend -12.75% = -0.96
9. EPS Trend 83.55% = 4.18

What is the price of QS shares?

As of November 05, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 15.44 with a total of 25,714,732 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.96%, over one month by -1.78%, over three months by +86.02% and over the past year by +203.34%.

Is Quantumscape a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Quantumscape (NYSE:QS) is currently (November 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 36.50 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of QS is around 13.17 USD . This means that QS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -14.7%.

Is QS a buy, sell or hold?

Quantumscape has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.67. Therefor, it is recommend to hold QS.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 2

What are the forecasts/targets for the QS price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 8.5 -45.1%
Analysts Target Price 8.5 -45.1%
ValueRay Target Price 15.8 2.3%

QS Fundamental Data Overview November 05, 2025

Market Cap USD = 9.75b (9.75b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/B = 7.8983
Beta = 4.859
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = -450.2m USD
EBITDA TTM = -376.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 31.9m USD (from longTermDebtTotal, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 8.05m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 73.0m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -152.8m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 8.82b USD (9.75b + Debt 73.0m - CCE 1.00b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -215.7 (Ebit TTM -450.2m / Interest Expense TTM 2.09m)
FCF Yield = -3.18% (FCF TTM -280.1m / Enterprise Value 8.82b)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0 or missing)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 91.3m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 6.56 (Enterprise Value 8.82b / Total Assets 1.34b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.69% (Interest Expense 503.0k / Debt 73.0m)
Taxrate = -0.02% (negative due to tax credits) (85.0k / -477.9m)
NOPAT = -450.3m (EBIT -450.2m * (1 - -0.02%)) [loss with tax shield] [negative tax rate / tax credits]
Current Ratio = 21.14 (Total Current Assets 1.02b / Total Current Liabilities 48.0m)
Debt / Equity = 0.06 (Debt 73.0m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 1.22b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.41 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt -152.8m / EBITDA -376.2m)
Debt / FCF = 0.55 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt -152.8m / FCF TTM -280.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.13b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -33.47% (Net Income -449.6m / Total Assets 1.34b)
RoE = -39.90% (Net Income TTM -449.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.13b)
RoCE = -38.86% (EBIT -450.2m / Capital Employed (Equity 1.13b + L.T.Debt 31.9m))
RoIC = -41.05% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -450.3m / Invested Capital 1.10b)
WACC = 23.75% (E(9.75b)/V(9.82b) * Re(23.92%) + D(73.0m)/V(9.82b) * Rd(0.69%) * (1-Tc(-0.00)))
Discount Rate = 23.92% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> capped to 17.95%
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 7.38%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -280.1m)
EPS Correlation: 83.55 | EPS CAGR: 52.01% | SUE: 0.47 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -12.75 | Revenue CAGR: -47.73% | SUE: -2.83 | # QB: 0

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