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STRONG SELL

QuantumScape Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $3.0B · Avg Vol: $141M/d

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StockRank
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Q
24
V
25
M
20
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-38.0%
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
Revenue000049.3M
EPS-0.95-0.96-0.94-0.76-0.71-0.66-0.66
Shares438.0M493.0M542.5M607.6M+38.7%578.3M
Debt105.4M100.6M93.5M71.0M-12.3%69.2M
Equity1.3B1.3B1.2B1.2B-3.9%
Op CF-218.0M-240.0M-274.6M-242.5M-241.2M
Inv CF124.1M-152.5M128.9M14.9M
Fin CF8.6M300.2M144.0M312.8M
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PRICE (1Y)-26.9%
4.895.676.467.258.04Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$5.18
RSI (14)
26.6
52W High
$19.07
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
24
ROIC
-34.6%2.0
ROE
-38.0%3.5
GP/Assets
N/A
Op. Margin
0.0%16.6
FCF/Assets
-11.4%3.8
Piotroski
420.5
Int. Cover
-50.0x0.7
D/E Ratio
0.06x86.1
Current Ratio
20.93x99.7
Value
25
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-7.0x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
3.3x23.4
P/S
N/A
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
20
52W High %
27%2.5
RS 6M
-58%4.9
SMA 50/200
0.77x9.0
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%81.3
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+5%19.9
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.0B
P/E (Forward)
-8.7x
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)$3.0B3STRONG SELL
GTThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company$2.1B20SELL
SLDPSolid Power, Inc.$468M4STRONG SELL
HYLNHyliion Holdings Corp.$663M15STRONG SELL
AURAurora Innovation, Inc.$11.7B19STRONG SELL
AAPAdvance Auto Parts, Inc.$3.8B51HOLD
FOXFFox Factory Holding Corp.$776M31SELL
SESSES AI Corporation$186M2STRONG SELL
DCHDauch Corporation$1.3B46HOLD
CPSCooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$504M28SELL

Peer medians: ROE 10.0% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

QuantumScape Corporation (QS) — Stock Score Summary

QuantumScape Corporation (QS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 3/100 based on Quality (24/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (20/100) 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$5.18
Market Cap$3.0B
P/E (Forward)-8.69
Price/Book3.26
Return on Equity-38.0%
Return on Invested Capital-34.6%
Debt/Equity0.06x
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin0.0%
Free Cash Flow$-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 3/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (24), Value (25), and Momentum (20) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
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 3/100. 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).