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QuantumScape Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $3.5B · Avg Vol: $89M/d

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StockRank
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Q
24
V
25
M
15
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-39.1%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

QuantumScape Corporation is a development-stage technology company focused on the development and commercialization of solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles. The company's proprietary solid-state ceramic separator technology aims to enable faster charging, longer range, and greater safety compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. QuantumScape's competitive moat is protected by an extensive patent portfolio and a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group for commercial-scale production.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue000010.3M
EPS-0.95-0.96-0.94-0.76-0.67-0.67-0.68
Shares438.0M493.0M542.5M607.6M+38.7%578.3M
Debt105.4M100.6M93.5M71.0M-12.3%67.1M
Equity1.3B1.3B1.2B1.2B-3.9%
Op CF-218.0M-240.0M-274.6M-242.5M-236.1M
Inv CF124.1M-152.5M128.9M14.9M
Fin CF8.6M300.2M144.0M312.8M
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PRICE (1Y)+11.6%
4.965.325.676.036.38Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$5.53
RSI (14)
39.9
52W High
$19.07
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
24
ROIC
-34.6%2.0
ROE
-39.1%3.3
GP/Assets
N/A
Op. Margin
0.0%16.3
FCF/Assets
-11.4%4.1
Piotroski
420.6
Int. Cover
-50.0x0.7
D/E Ratio
0.06x84.5
Current Ratio
18.42x99.5
Value
25
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-6.5x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
3.2x26.8
P/S
N/A
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
15
52W High %
29%2.6
RS 6M
-32%20.6
SMA 50/200
0.75x6.2
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%24.0
EPS Rev 12W
-10.2%12.8
EPS Improve
-2%17.5
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.5B
P/E (Forward)
-8.1x
Gross Margin
0.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of QS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
QSQuantumScape Corporation(you)$3.5B2Strong Sell
GTThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company$1.8B18Strong Sell
AURAurora Innovation, Inc.$11.7B13Strong Sell
AAPAdvance Auto Parts, Inc.$2.6B34Sell
HYLNHyliion Holdings Corp.$627M10Strong Sell
MODModine Manufacturing Company$9.4B24Sell
ATMUAtmus Filtration Technologies Inc.$3.9B44Hold
SLDPSolid Power, Inc.$532M10Strong Sell
DCH.LDauch Corporation$1.5B37Hold
DANDana Incorporated$3.3B57Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.7%

QuantumScape Corporation (QS): Stock Score Summary

QuantumScape Corporation (QS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 2/100 based on Quality (24/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (15/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

QuantumScape Corporation is a development-stage technology company focused on the development and commercialization of solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles. The company's proprietary solid-state ceramic separator technology aims to enable faster charging, longer range, and greater safety compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. QuantumScape's competitive moat is protected by an extensive patent portfolio and a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group for commercial-scale production.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$5.53
Market Cap$3.5B
P/E (Forward)-8.05
Price/Book3.24
Return on Equity-39.1%
Return on Invested Capital-34.6%
Debt/Equity0.06x
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin0.0%
Free Cash Flow$-149M

QuantumScape Corporation operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is QuantumScape Corporation’s (QS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for QuantumScape Corporation (QS) is 2/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (24), Value (25), and Momentum (15) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does QuantumScape Corporation have an economic moat?
QuantumScape Corporation (QS) has a Quality factor score of 24/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is QuantumScape Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for QuantumScape Corporation (QS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 2/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is QuantumScape Corporation in?
QuantumScape Corporation (QS) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (United States).