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Quantumscape Corp (QS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: QS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
9 Analysts rated it
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Year Target Price $4.79
Year Target Price $4.79
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 3 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -22.48% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.70B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.79 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.79 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 4.27 | 52 Weeks Range 3.40 - 9.52 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.40 - 9.52 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.91 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -23.73% | Return on Equity (TTM) -39.84% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2931263992 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 2931263992 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -7.22 | Shares Outstanding 515684992 | Shares Floating 422486788 |
Shares Outstanding 515684992 | Shares Floating 422486788 | ||
Percent Insiders 20.05 | Percent Institutions 32.84 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2.67 | Target Price 4.79 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold 5 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell 2 | |
Strong Sell 2 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Quantumscape Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
QuantumScape Corp. was founded in 2010 by Jagdeep Singh, Tim Holme, and Fritz Prinz. It focuses on developing solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles. Significant milestones include partnerships with Volkswagen and the public listing via a SPAC merger in 2020.
Core Business Areas
- Solid-State Battery Technology: Development and commercialization of solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles.
Leadership and Structure
Jagdeep Singh is the CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing its strategic direction. Organizational structure is typical for a tech startup transitioning to commercialization.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Solid-State Battery Cells: QuantumScape's primary product is its solid-state battery cell technology. Currently in pre-production. No current market share as product is not commercially available. Competitors include Toyota, Solid Power, and StoreDot.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The electric vehicle battery market is rapidly growing, with increasing demand for batteries with higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety. Solid-state batteries are seen as a potential next-generation technology.
Positioning
QuantumScape is positioned as a leading innovator in solid-state battery technology, aiming to disrupt the conventional lithium-ion battery market with their technology. The company hopes to offer improved energy density and safety over lithium-ion.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for EV batteries is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars within the next decade. QuantumScape's position is to capture a significant portion of this TAM with successful commercialization of their technology. The EV market is estimated to reach $800 billion by 2027.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Innovative solid-state battery technology
- Strong partnerships (e.g., Volkswagen)
- High energy density potential
- Improved safety characteristics
Weaknesses
- Technology still in development phase
- High capital expenditure requirements
- No revenue generated yet
- Dependency on partnerships
Opportunities
- Growing demand for EV batteries
- Potential for licensing technology
- Strategic alliances with automotive manufacturers
- Government support for EV technology
Threats
- Competition from established battery manufacturers
- Technological hurdles in scaling production
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Delays in commercialization
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SLDP
- MBLY
- LAC
Competitive Landscape
QuantumScape faces significant competition from companies developing alternative battery technologies and established lithium-ion battery manufacturers. Competitive advantage relies on superior battery performance. Currently no company is making any revenue from solid state batteries.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: No historical revenue growth as the company is pre-revenue.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful commercialization of solid-state battery technology and securing large-scale supply agreements. Analyst estimates vary significantly.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include scaling up production capacity, improving battery performance, and deepening partnerships with automotive manufacturers.
Summary
QuantumScape is a high-risk, high-reward company developing solid-state battery technology. Its strengths lie in its innovative technology and partnerships, but it faces significant execution risks and competition. Success depends on successfully scaling production and achieving commercial viability. The stock has shown volatility due to the long-term development cycle.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Investor Presentations, Analyst Reports, Press Releases.
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on your own research and due diligence. Market Share data is estimated based on analysis of the battery and EV industries.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Quantumscape Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters San Jose, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-08-17 | President, CEO & Director Dr. Siva Sivaram | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Auto Parts | Full time employees 800 | Website https://www.quantumscape.com |
Full time employees 800 | Website https://www.quantumscape.com | ||
QuantumScape Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, focuses on the development and commercialization of solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other applications in the United States. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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