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QuantumScape Corp QS
QuantumScape Corp (QS) earns a Piotroski F-score of 3/9 (weak financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It does not currently pay a dividend.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Evercore ISI Group | In-Line (main) |
| 2026-02-19 | HSBC | Hold (up) |
| 2026-02-18 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight (main) |
| 2025-12-08 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight (init) |
| 2025-11-24 | Evercore ISI Group | In-Line (down) |
| 2025-11-19 | HSBC | Reduce (down) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
How it ranks in Manufacturing · percentile among 1957 companies
Percentile vs other Manufacturing companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 3/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.703 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -2.9 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.361 |
| Equity / liabilities | 8.399 |
Sector peers · similar-size Manufacturing companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | QuantumScape Corp | 3/9 | 1.55 | — | — |
| ENS | EnerSys | 6/9 | 6.1 | 27.6 | +3.7% |
| RUN | Sunrun Inc. | 4/9 | -0.09 | 7.2 | +45.1% |
| ENR | ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC. | 6/9 | — | 6.5 | +2.3% |
| ATKR | Atkore Inc. | 4/9 | 4.56 | — | -11% |
| SPB | Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | 5/9 | 5.04 | 20.3 | -5.2% |
| FLNC | Fluence Energy, Inc. | 3/9 | — | — | -16.1% |
About QuantumScape Corp
QuantumScape Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops solid-state lithium-metal battery technology for electric vehicles and other applications in the United States. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
FAQ
Is QS financially healthy?
QuantumScape Corp's Piotroski F-score is 3/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does QS pay a dividend?
No, QuantumScape Corp does not currently pay a dividend.
How profitable is QS?
In FY2025, QuantumScape Corp had a return on equity of -37.2%.
What is the analyst price target for QS?
The average Wall-Street price target for QuantumScape Corp is $7.16, about 12.3% above the recent price, from 8 analysts (consensus: hold).
Is QS a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on QuantumScape Corp: a Piotroski F-score of 3/9, an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.