- ISIN
- US74767V1098
- CUSIP
- 490073103
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto Parts
- IPO Date
- Aug 17, 2020
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $4.65B
- Enterprise Value
- $4.58B
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.72
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- -$49.03M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$378.92M
- Year Range
- $5.31 - $19.07
- Target Price
- $10.16
- ROA (TTM)
- -34.29%
- ROE (TTM)
- -37.98%
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Performance
QS Performance Chart
QuantumScape Corporation (QS) is down 27.0% since the beginning of the year. At $8 per share, QS is trading 60.1% below its 52-week high of $19. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $266.
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Returns By Period
QuantumScape Corporation (QS) has returned -26.97% so far this year and 77.39% over the past 12 months.
QuantumScape Corporation
- 1D
- -5.35%
- 1M
- -7.20%
- YTD
- -26.97%
- 6M
- -33.88%
- 1Y
- 77.39%
- 3Y*
- 3.62%
- 5Y*
- -23.29%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
QS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 17, 2020, QS's average daily return is +0.19%, while the average monthly return is +5.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.2 years.
Historically, 39% of months were positive and 61% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +298.3%, while the worst month was Jan 2021 at -48.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, QS closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 3, 2020 with a return of +87.4%, while the worst single day was Jan 4, 2021 at -40.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -15.07% | -21.81% | -7.80% | 14.26% | 23.18% | -15.26% | -26.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.39% | -9.28% | -11.30% | -6.01% | 2.30% | 68.00% | 27.98% | -7.79% | 55.36% | 49.68% | -33.73% | -14.73% | 100.77% |
| 2024 | -2.01% | -7.93% | 0.32% | -13.83% | 9.04% | -16.75% | 31.30% | -10.06% | -1.03% | -10.43% | 1.55% | -0.76% | -25.32% |
| 2023 | 50.09% | 12.46% | -14.52% | -14.43% | -7.29% | 23.11% | 66.58% | -46.36% | -6.30% | -21.97% | 21.46% | 9.62% | 22.57% |
| 2022 | -24.79% | -3.30% | 23.85% | -25.26% | -14.39% | -32.84% | 25.96% | 1.94% | -23.75% | -0.95% | -10.08% | -24.30% | -74.45% |
| 2021 | -48.19% | 25.55% | -18.53% | -18.35% | -29.15% | 13.02% | -21.70% | -3.97% | 11.55% | 17.93% | -0.35% | -23.06% | -73.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
QuantumScape Corporation has an annualized alpha of 19.28%, beta of 1.94, and R2 of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 17, 2020.
- This stock captured 279.47% of S&P 500 Index gains and 234.73% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- 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
- 19.28%
- Beta
- 1.94
- R²
- 0.09
- Upside Capture
- 279.47%
- Downside Capture
- 234.73%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QS ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for QuantumScape Corporation (QS) 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.
| QS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.28 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.90 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.15 | 2.78 | -1.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.75 | 12.44 | -10.69 |
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 QuantumScape 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 QuantumScape Corporation was 97.36%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current QuantumScape Corporation drawdown is 94.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -97.36%Apr 2025 | 4y 3mo | — | 5y 6moDec 2020 - now |
2020 bear market2020 | -48.49%Oct 2020 | 1mo 20d | 28d | 2mo 18dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2020 bear market2020 | -26.77%Dec 2020 | 3d | 7d | 10dDec 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2020 bear market2020 | -24.64%Dec 2020 | 0s | 7d | 7dDec 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -1.08%Aug 2020 | 3d | 11d | 14dAug 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -97.36% | -56.78% | -40.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -67.68% | -9.10% | -58.58% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -73.93% | -18.90% | -55.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -91.45% | -25.43% | -66.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -94.22% | -1.80% | -92.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -85.55% | -10.71% | -74.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 44.45% | 2.03% | +42.42% |
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 QuantumScape 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 QuantumScape Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for QS in comparison with other companies in the Auto Parts industry. Currently, QS has a P/B value of 4.2. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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