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Quantum Corporation (QMCO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Quantum Corporation stock (QMCO) is currently trading at $5.66. Quantum Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.29. Analyst consensus price target for QMCO is $11.50. WallStSmart rates QMCO as Sell.

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QMCO

Quantum Corporation

NASDAQTECHNOLOGY
$5.66
$0.55 (10.76%)
52W$4.50
$17.07
Target$11.50+103.2%

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Smart Analysis

Quantum Corporation (QMCO) · 8 metrics scored

Smart Score

39
out of 100
Grade: F
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Quantum Corporation (QMCO) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.7710/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.2910/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.1210/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
1.85
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.293
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.748
Undervalued
QMCO Target Price
$11.5
18% Upside

Quantum Corporation (QMCO) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 1.0/10
Operating MarginProfitability
-15.80%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-11.00%0/10

Revenue declining -11.00%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
-42.20%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Institutional Own.Quality
8.77%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 8.77%

Market CapQuality
$94M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Quantum Corporation (QMCO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 39/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.77), Price/Sales (0.29), Price/Book (0.12) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -11.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at -15.80%, Profit Margin at -42.20%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at -15.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -11.00% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

QMCO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

QMCO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.29x sits near its historical average of 0.3x (43th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 14% below its historical high of 0.34x set in Mar 2026, and 9% above its historical low of 0.27x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Quantum Corporation (QMCO) · TECHNOLOGYCOMPUTER HARDWARE

The Big Picture

Quantum Corporation is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 266M with 11% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -42.2% profit margin.

Key Findings

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 11% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -42.2% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.59, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor COMPUTER HARDWARE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Quantum Corporation.

Bottom Line

Quantum Corporation is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Quantum Corporation(QMCO)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

COMPUTER HARDWARE

Country

USA

Quantum Corporation offers products for storing and managing digital video and unstructured data in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.