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Qualstar (QBAK)
OTHER OTC:QBAK
QBAK Stock Chart & Stats
$19.42
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$19.42
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.50 - $20.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.00
Average Volume (3M)2.59K
Market Cap
$36.08M
Enterprise Value$34.03M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.64M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$316.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)45.9
Beta0.37
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding1,884,033
10 Day Avg. Volume780
30 Day Avg. Volume2,586
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.72
P/FCF Ratio26.23
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda201.39
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong EquityVery low leverage and a high equity ratio provide durable financial resilience. This structure reduces bankruptcy risk, preserves borrowing capacity for capital expenditures or working capital, and supports operations through cyclical downturns without heavy interest burdens.
Improving Free Cash FlowRising free cash flow indicates better cash conversion and internal funding ability. Sustainable positive cash generation enhances capacity to fund R&D, service customers, or cover losses, lowering dependence on external financing and improving long-term operational flexibility.
Recurring Revenue & Channel PartnershipsRecurring maintenance contracts and established distributor/reseller relationships create predictable revenue streams and wider market reach. This structural recurrence supports customer retention, smoother revenue visibility, and leverage for cross-selling hardware and services over time.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA persistent revenue decline reduces scale economies, pressures gross margins, and limits investment in product development. Without reversal, shrinking top-line can erode competitive positioning, reduce distributor support, and make it harder to sustain long-term growth initiatives.
Negative Profitability / Operating LossesSustained negative operating and EBITDA margins undermine free cash flow and reinvestment capacity. Continued losses force reliance on cash reserves or external capital, constrain strategic initiatives, and increase vulnerability to market shifts or supplier/customer pressure over months.
Decreasing Asset And Equity BaseShrinking assets and shareholders' equity reduce financial flexibility and collateral for lending. This contraction can limit ability to finance inventory, R&D, or expansion, raising risk that the firm cannot scale or respond to demand swings without dilutive or costly financing.
QBAK FAQ
What was Qualstar’s price range in the past 12 months?
Qualstar lowest stock price was $5.50 and its highest was $20.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Qualstar’s market cap?
Qualstar’s market cap is $36.08M.
When is Qualstar’s upcoming earnings report date?
Qualstar’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were Qualstar’s earnings last quarter?
Qualstar released its earnings results on Nov 12, 2025. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.15.
Is Qualstar overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Qualstar’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Qualstar pay dividends?
Qualstar pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.36 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Qualstar dividends here
What is Qualstar’s EPS estimate?
Qualstar’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Qualstar have?
Qualstar has 1,884,033 shares outstanding.
What happened to Qualstar’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Qualstar reported an EPS of $0.15 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 13.314%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Qualstar?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in QBAK
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Qualstar Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
275.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Qualstar
Qualstar Corporation engages in power solutions and data storage systems businesses worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Power Solutions and Data Storage Systems. It provides data storage systems under the Qualstar brand and power solutions under the N2Power brand. The company designs, manufactures, and sells switching power supplies that are used to convert AC line voltage to DC voltages; or DC voltages to other DC voltages for use in various electronic equipment, such as telecommunications equipment, machine tools, routers, switches, wireless systems, and gaming devices. It also supports and sells data storage devices used to store, retrieve, and manage electronic data primarily in network computing environments. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, information technology departments, and lower and middle market companies through distributor and reseller network, distributors, and independent outside sales representatives. Qualstar Corporation was founded in 1984 and is based in Camarillo, California.
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