Is Quantum Stock a Good Investment?

Quantum Investment Advice

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To provide specific investment advice or recommendations on Quantum stock, we recommend investors consider the following general factors when evaluating Quantum. This will help you to make an informed decision on whether to include Quantum in one of your diversified portfolios:

Examine Quantum's financial health by looking at its balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Analyze key financial ratios, such as Price-to-Earnings (P/E), Price-to-Sales (P/S), and Price-to-Book (P/B), to determine whether the stock is fairly valued or over/undervalued.
Research Quantum's leadership team and their track record. Good management can help Quantum navigate difficult times and make strategic decisions that benefit shareholders and increases its net worth.
Consider the overall health of the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals space and any emerging trends that could impact Quantum's business and its evolving consumer preferences.
Compare Quantum's performance and market position to its competitors. Analyze how Quantum is positioned in terms of product offerings, innovation, and market share.
Check if Quantum pays a dividend and its dividend yield and payout ratio.
Review what financial analysts are saying about Quantum's stock and their price targets. However, remember that analysts' opinions can vary, and their predictions may not always be accurate.

It's important to note that investing in Quantum stock, carries risks, and you should carefully consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before making any investment decisions. Also, remember that it's important for investors to have a long-term perspective and a well-diversified portfolio to manage the impact of stock market volatility on their investments. Below is a detailed guide on how to decide if Quantum is a good investment.

Sell

Buy

Hold

Our trade recommendations tool can cross-verify current analyst consensus on Quantum and to analyze the firm potential to grow in the current economic cycle. To make sure Quantum is not overpriced, please check all Quantum fundamentals, including its number of shares shorted, book value per share, retained earnings, as well as the relationship between the net income and target price . Given that Quantum has a number of shares shorted of 1.4 M, we recommend you to check out Quantum market performance and probability of bankruptcy to ensure the company can sustain itself in the current economic cycle given your recent risk tolerance and investing horizon.

Market Performance	Good	Details
Volatility	Dangerous	Details
Hype Condition	Over hyped	Details
Current Valuation	Overvalued	Details
Odds Of Distress	Quite High	Details
Economic Sensitivity	Hyperactively responds to market trends	Details
Investor Sentiment	Alarmed	Details
Analyst Consensus	Hold	Details
Financial Strenth (F Score)	Poor	Details
Financial Leverage	Not Rated	Details
Reporting Quality (M-Score)	Unlikely Manipulator	Details

Examine Quantum Stock

Researching Quantum's stock involves analyzing various aspects of the company and its industry to make an informed investment decision. The key areas to focus on are fundamentals, business model and competitive advantage. It is also important to analyze trends in revenue, net income, and cash flow, as well as key financial ratios, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and debt-to-equity (D/E). About 15.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by corporate insiders. The company recorded a loss per share of 25.76. Quantum last dividend was issued on the 19th of April 2017. The entity had 1:20 split on the 27th of August 2024.

To determine if Quantum is a good investment, evaluating the company's potential for future growth is also very important. This may include expanding into new markets, launching new products or services, or improving operational efficiency. Companies with strong growth prospects can be more attractive investments. This aspect of the research should be conducted in the context of the overall market and industry in which the company operates and should include an analysis of growth potential, competitive landscape, and any regulatory or economic factors that could impact the business. Some of the essential points regarding Quantum's research are outlined below:

	Quantum is way too risky over 90 days horizon
	Quantum appears to be risky and price may revert if volatility continues
	Quantum has high likelihood to experience some financial distress in the next 2 years
	The company reported the previous year's revenue of 311.6 M. Net Loss for the year was (41.29 M) with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 114.49 M.
	Quantum currently holds about 26.53 M in cash with (10.16 M) of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 0.26.
	Quantum has a poor financial position based on the latest SEC disclosures
	Roughly 15.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by corporate insiders
	Latest headline from businesswire.com: Asia-Pacific Quantum Processors Market Analysis and Forecasts 2023-2033 Asia-Pacific Quantum Processors Market Poised for Significant Growth with China, Japan and South Korea Leading the Way - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Quantum uses earnings reports to provide investors with an update of all three financial statements, including the income statement, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement. Therefore, it is also crucial when considering investing in Quantum. Every quarterly earnings report provides investors with an overview of sales, expenses, and net income for the most recent period. It also may provide a comparison to Quantum's previous reporting period. The quarterly earnings reports are usually disseminated to the public via Form 10-Q, which is a legal document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission every quarter.

	1st of February 2024 Upcoming Quarterly Report	View
	4th of June 2024 Next Financial Report	View
	31st of December 2023 Next Fiscal Quarter End	View
	4th of June 2024 Next Fiscal Year End	View
	30th of September 2023 Last Quarter Report	View
	31st of March 2023 Last Financial Announcement	View

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Quantum's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate. Below are the table of largest EPS Surprises Quantum's investors have experienced.

Reported	Fiscal Date	Estimated EPS	Reported EPS	Surprise
2023-11-20	2023-09-30	-0.04	-0.045	-0.005	12
2024-08-13	2024-06-30	-0.08	-0.09	-0.01	12
2022-11-02	2022-09-30	-0.02	-0.01	0.01	50
2017-08-09	2017-06-30	0.05	0.04	-0.01	20
2022-06-08	2022-03-31	-0.07	-0.05	0.02	28
2021-05-26	2021-03-31	0.01	0.03	0.02	200
2020-08-05	2020-06-30	-0.19	-0.17	0.02	10
2017-05-10	2017-03-31	0.03	0.05	0.02	66

Quantum Target Price Consensus

Quantum target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Quantum's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.

Hold

Most Quantum analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Quantum stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Quantum, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.

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Quantum Target Price Projection

Quantum's current and average target prices are 17.17 and 5.00, respectively. The current price of Quantum is the price at which Quantum is currently trading. On the other hand, Quantum's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Quantum Market Quote on 17th of February 2025

Low Price	16.31	Odds
High Price	19.28	Odds

17.17 Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Quantum Target Price

Low Estimate	4.55	Odds
High Estimate	5.55	Odds

5.0

Historical

Lowest Forecast 4.55

Target Price 5.0

Highest Forecast 5.55

Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Quantum and the information provided on this page.

Quantum Analyst Ratings

Quantum's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Quantum stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Quantum's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Quantum's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Know Quantum's Top Institutional Investors

Have you ever been surprised when a price of an equity instrument such as Quantum is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Quantum backward and forwards among themselves. Quantum's institutional investor refers to the entity that pools money to purchase Quantum's securities or originate loans. Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.

		Shares
Flagship Harbor Advisors, Llc	2024-12-31	4.2 K
Tower Research Capital Llc	2024-09-30	2.3 K
Ubs Group Ag	2024-09-30	689
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts	2024-09-30	601
Barclays Plc	2024-09-30	455
Bnp Paribas Arbitrage, Sa	2024-12-31	361
Eastern Bank	2024-12-31	293
Whittier Trust Co	2024-12-31	187
Cwm, Llc Duplicate	2024-12-31	65.0
Neuberger Berman Group Llc	2024-09-30	718.2 K
Allianz Asset Management Ag	2024-12-31	512.4 K

Note, although Quantum's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Quantum's market capitalization trends

The company currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 100.17 M.

Market Cap

0.0 Quantum's profitablity analysis

	Last Reported	Projected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets	(0.27)	(0.26)
Return On Capital Employed	0.42	0.44
Return On Assets	(0.25)	(0.24)
Return On Equity	0.31	0.32

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of (0.44) %, which may suggest that it does not properly executes on its current pricing strategies or is unable to control all of the operational costs. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of (0.03) %, which suggests for every $100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating loss of $0.03.

Determining Quantum's profitability involves analyzing its financial statements and using various financial metrics to determine if Quantum is a good buy. For example, gross profit margin measures Quantum's profitability after accounting for the cost of goods sold, while net profit margin measures profitability after accounting for all expenses. Other important metrics include return on assets, return on equity, and free cash flow. By reviewing multiple sources and metrics, you can gain a complete picture of Quantum's profitability and make more informed investment decisions.

Quantum's Earnings Breakdown by Geography

Evaluate Quantum's management efficiency

Quantum has return on total asset (ROA) of (0.1337) % which means that it has lost $0.1337 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Quantum's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Quantum manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At this time, Quantum's Return On Capital Employed is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 17th of February 2025, Return On Equity is likely to grow to 0.32, though Return On Tangible Assets are likely to grow to (0.26). At this time, Quantum's Non Currrent Assets Other are very stable compared to the past year. As of the 17th of February 2025, Intangibles To Total Assets is likely to grow to 0.11, while Total Assets are likely to drop about 160.4 M.

	Last Reported	Projected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share	(29.39)	(27.92)
Tangible Book Value Per Share	(32.93)	(31.28)
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA	(10.46)	(9.94)
Price Book Value Ratio	(0.50)	(0.53)
Enterprise Value Multiple	(10.46)	(9.94)
Price Fair Value	(0.50)	(0.53)

Quantum showcases strong leadership that adapts to market changes and drives innovation. Our analysis explores how this adaptability affects the stock's investment appeal.

Beta

3.007

Basic technical analysis of Quantum Stock

As of the 17th of February 2025, Quantum holds the Semi Deviation of 12.53, risk adjusted performance of 0.1307, and Coefficient Of Variation of 585.93. Compared to fundamental indicators, the technical analysis model allows you to check existing technical drivers of Quantum, as well as the relationship between them.

Quantum's insider trading activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Quantum insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Quantum's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Quantum insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.

		Kenneth Gianella over a week ago Disposition of 1279 shares by Kenneth Gianella of Quantum at 21.529 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Henk Spanjaard over three months ago Disposition of tradable shares by Henk Spanjaard of Quantum subject to Rule 16b-3
		Laura Nash over six months ago Disposition of tradable shares by Laura Nash of Quantum subject to Rule 16b-3
		Tracy John R. over six months ago Insider Trading
		Starboard Value Lp over a year ago Sale by Starboard Value Lp of 331530 shares of Quantum
		Starboard Value Lp over a year ago Sale by Starboard Value Lp of 412998 shares of Quantum

Quantum's Outstanding Corporate Bonds

Quantum issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Quantum uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Quantum bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Quantum has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

	MPLX LP 4125 Corp Bond US55336VAK61	View
	MPLX LP 4875 Corp Bond US55336VAJ98	View
	MPLX LP 52 Corp Bond US55336VAL45	View
	Valero Energy Partners Corp Bond US91914JAA07	View

View All Quantum Corporate Bonds

Understand Quantum's technical and predictive indicators

Using predictive indicators to make investment decisions involves analyzing Quantum's various financial and market-based factors to help forecast future trends and identify investment opportunities. Select the indicators that are most relevant to your investment strategy. Each indicator has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it's essential to combine multiple indicators to get a more comprehensive view of the market and reduce the risk of making poor decisions based on limited data.

	Risk Adjusted Performance	0.1307
	Market Risk Adjusted Performance	0.8059
	Mean Deviation	19.68
	Semi Deviation	12.53
	Downside Deviation	15.29
	Coefficient Of Variation	585.93
	Standard Deviation	33.91
	Variance	1149.77
	Information Ratio	0.1703
	Jensen Alpha	5.77
	Total Risk Alpha	5.72
	Sortino Ratio	0.3778
	Treynor Ratio	0.7959
	Maximum Drawdown	193.01
	Value At Risk	(28.26)
	Potential Upside	49.98
	Downside Variance	233.79
	Semi Variance	157.04
	Expected Short fall	(25.91)
	Skewness	2.92
	Kurtosis	9.85

	Risk Adjusted Performance	0.1307
	Market Risk Adjusted Performance	0.8059
	Mean Deviation	19.68
	Semi Deviation	12.53
	Downside Deviation	15.29
	Coefficient Of Variation	585.93
	Standard Deviation	33.91
	Variance	1149.77
	Information Ratio	0.1703
	Jensen Alpha	5.77
	Total Risk Alpha	5.72
	Sortino Ratio	0.3778
	Treynor Ratio	0.7959
	Maximum Drawdown	193.01
	Value At Risk	(28.26)
	Potential Upside	49.98
	Downside Variance	233.79
	Semi Variance	157.04
	Expected Short fall	(25.91)
	Skewness	2.92
	Kurtosis	9.85

Consider Quantum's intraday indicators

Quantum intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Quantum stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

	Accumulation Distribution	0.15
	Daily Balance Of Power	(0.92)
	Rate Of Daily Change	0.86
	Day Median Price	17.8
	Day Typical Price	17.59
	Market Facilitation Index	2.97
	Price Action Indicator	(1.98)
	Period Momentum Indicator	(2.72)
	Relative Strength Index	46.53

Quantum Corporate Filings

8K	12th of February 2025 Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about	View Verify
	11th of February 2025 Other Reports	View Verify
	6th of February 2025 Other Reports	View Verify
F4	5th of February 2025 The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities	View Verify

Quantum time-series forecasting models is one of many Quantum's stock analysis techniques aimed to predict future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Quantum's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Quantum Stock media impact

Far too much social signal, news, headlines, and media speculation about Quantum that are available to investors today. That information is available publicly through Quantum media outlets and privately through word of mouth or via Quantum internal channels. However, regardless of the origin, that massive amount of Quantum data is challenging to quantify into actionable patterns, especially for investors that are not very sophisticated with ever-evolving tools and techniques used in the investment management field.

A primary focus of Quantum news analysis is to determine if its current price reflects all relevant headlines and social signals impacting the current market conditions. A news analyst typically looks at the history of Quantum relative headlines and hype rather than examining external drivers such as technical or fundamental data. It is believed that price action tends to repeat itself due to investors' collective, patterned thinking related to Quantum's headlines and news coverage data. This data is often completely overlooked or insufficiently analyzed for actionable insights to drive Quantum alpha.

Quantum Sentiment by Major News Outlets

Investor sentiment, mood or attitude towards Quantum can have a significant impact on its stock price or the market as a whole. This sentiment can be positive or negative, and various factors, such as economic indicators, news events, or market trends, can influence it. When investor sentiment is positive, investors are more likely to buy stocks, increasing demand and increasing the stock price. Positive investor sentiment can be driven by good news about the company or the broader market, such as solid earnings reports or positive economic data.

Note that negative investor sentiment can cause investors to sell stocks, leading to a decrease in demand and a drop in the stock price. Negative sentiment can be driven by factors such as poor earnings reports, negative news about the company or industry, or broader economic concerns. It's important to note that investor sentiment is just one of many factors that can affect stock prices. Other factors, such as company performance, industry trends, and global economic conditions, can also play a significant role in determining the value of a stock.

Quantum Corporate Management

Laura Nash	Chief Officer	Profile
Lewis CPA	Chief Officer	Profile
Bruno Hald	VP Storage	Profile
Brian Pawlowski	Chief Officer	Profile
Ross Fujii	Chief Officer	Profile
Kenneth Gianella	Chief Officer	Profile
Willem Dirven	Chief Officer	Profile

When determining whether Quantum offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Quantum's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Quantum Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Quantum Stock: