- ISIN
- US7479065010
- CUSIP
- 747906501
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Computer Hardware
- IPO Date
- Aug 2, 1999
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $62.61M
- Enterprise Value
- $55.21M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$7.68
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $279.58M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $103.04M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$67.70M
- Year Range
- $4.19 - $18.48
- Target Price
- $20.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -64.40%
- ROE (TTM)
- 50.81%
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Performance
QMCO Performance Chart
Quantum Corporation (QMCO) is up 55.4% since the beginning of the year. At $10 per share, QMCO is trading 45.8% below its 52-week high of $18. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QMCO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $75.
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Returns By Period
Quantum Corporation (QMCO) has returned 55.35% so far this year and 15.84% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, QMCO has returned -18.09% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.41% annually.
Quantum Corporation
- 1D
- -3.65%
- 1M
- -27.07%
- 6M
- 32.89%
- YTD
- 55.35%
- 1Y
- 15.84%
- 3Y*
- -22.35%
- 5Y*
- -40.43%
- 10Y*
- -18.09%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.42%
- 1M
- 1.94%
- 6M
- 8.74%
- YTD
- 10.66%
- 1Y
- 21.02%
- 3Y*
- 19.50%
- 5Y*
- 11.63%
- 10Y*
- 13.41%
QMCO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 2, 1999, QMCO's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.
Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +303.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -72.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, QMCO closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 18, 2024 with a return of +153.0%, while the worst single day was Jun 18, 2024 at -50.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.88% | -11.61% | -13.32% | 50.32% | 35.99% | 13.29% | -8.91% | 55.35% | |||||
| 2025 | -58.46% | -47.37% | 21.97% | -24.90% | 9.91% | -16.01% | -19.66% | -7.24% | 33.51% | -4.84% | -16.84% | -17.83% | -88.04% |
| 2024 | 10.34% | 25.37% | 23.26% | -19.93% | -3.46% | -11.07% | -8.21% | -58.99% | 13.64% | 23.14% | 303.94% | 209.71% | 672.49% |
| 2023 | 64.22% | -36.87% | 1.77% | -14.78% | 12.24% | -1.82% | -0.00% | -42.59% | -1.61% | -27.02% | -32.77% | 16.61% | -67.98% |
| 2022 | -8.70% | -48.41% | -12.69% | -17.62% | 2.14% | -25.65% | 30.28% | -15.14% | -31.21% | 30.56% | -9.93% | -14.17% | -80.25% |
| 2021 | 16.50% | 16.97% | -0.12% | 2.28% | -11.85% | -8.26% | -10.01% | 0.65% | -16.99% | 10.23% | -4.20% | 0.91% | -9.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Quantum Corporation has an annualized alpha of 9.70%, beta of 1.55, and R2 of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 02, 1999.
- This stock participated in 203.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 142.81% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 9.70%
- Beta
- 1.55
- R²
- 0.09
- Upside Capture
- 142.81%
- Downside Capture
- 203.46%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QMCO ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Quantum Corporation (QMCO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| QMCO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.55 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.30 | -0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.17 | 2.28 | -2.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.29 | 9.88 | -9.59 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Quantum Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Quantum Corporation was 99.93%, occurring on Sep 6, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Quantum Corporation drawdown is 99.71%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 bear market2024 | -99.93%Sep 2024 | 25y 26d | — | 26y 11moAug 1999 - now |
1999 pullback1999 | -2.98%Aug 1999 | 0s | 6d | 6dAug 1999 - Aug 1999 |
1999 pullback1999 | -0.56%Aug 1999 | 0s | 1d | 1dAug 1999 - Aug 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QMCO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.93% | -56.78% | -43.15% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -67.72% | -9.10% | -58.62% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -93.90% | -18.90% | -75.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -98.26% | -25.43% | -72.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -98.67% | -33.92% | -64.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -99.71% | -0.45% | -99.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -88.11% | -10.71% | -77.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 38.68% | 2.09% | +36.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Quantum Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Quantum Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for QMCO relative to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. Currently, QMCO has a P/S ratio of 0.5. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
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