DV vs. QNST

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV) and QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST).

Performance

DV vs. QNST - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV) and QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

DV vs. QNST - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
DV DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.	-16.96%	-40.45%	-47.77%	67.49%	-34.01%	-7.56%
QNST QuinStreet, Inc.	-16.42%	-37.71%	79.95%	-10.66%	-21.11%	-8.45%

Fundamentals

Market Cap DV : $1.58B QNST : $700.72M
EPS DV : $0.30 QNST : $1.07
PE Ratio DV : 31.25 QNST : 11.25
PEG Ratio DV : 1.55 QNST : 0.27
PS Ratio DV : 2.12 QNST : 0.63
PB Ratio DV : 1.40 QNST : 2.38
Total Revenue (TTM) DV : $748.29M QNST : $1.11B
Gross Profit (TTM) DV : $614.79M QNST : $110.37M
EBITDA (TTM) DV : $141.02M QNST : $123.98M

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with DV having a -16.96% return and QNST slightly higher at -16.42%.

DV

• 1D: 0.11%
• 1M: -9.87%
• YTD: -16.96%
• 6M: -20.70%
• 1Y: -28.95%
• 3Y*: -31.95%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

QNST

• 1D: -1.48%
• 1M: 2.47%
• YTD: -16.42%
• 6M: -22.37%
• 1Y: -32.68%
• 3Y*: -8.87%
• 5Y*: -10.32%
• 10Y*: 13.28%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

DV vs. QNST — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

DV

DV Risk / Return Rank: 17
DV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 13
DV Sortino Ratio Rank: 15
DV Omega Ratio Rank: 14
DV Calmar Ratio Rank: 20
DV Martin Ratio Rank: 20

QNST

QNST Risk / Return Rank: 14
QNST Sharpe Ratio Rank: 12
QNST Sortino Ratio Rank: 14
QNST Omega Ratio Rank: 15
QNST Calmar Ratio Rank: 15
QNST Martin Ratio Rank: 13

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

DV vs. QNST - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV) and QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	DV	QNST	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.66	-0.69	+0.03
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.76	-0.79	+0.03
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.90	0.90	0.00
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.63	-0.74	+0.11
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.13	-1.40	+0.27
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

DV vs. QNST - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current DV Sharpe Ratio is -0.66, which is comparable to the QNST Sharpe Ratio of -0.69. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of DV and QNST, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DV	QNST	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.66	-0.69	+0.03
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.21	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.24	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.45	-0.03	-0.42

Correlation

The correlation between DV and QNST is 0.36, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

DV vs. QNST - Dividend Comparison

Neither DV nor QNST has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

DV vs. QNST - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DV drawdown since its inception was -81.19%, smaller than the maximum QNST drawdown of -89.10%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DV and QNST.

Drawdown Indicators

	DV	QNST	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-81.19%	-89.10%	+7.91%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-45.61%	-44.30%	-1.31%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-67.33%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-72.05%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-79.81%	-52.28%	-27.53%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-46.80%	-51.42%	+4.62%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	25.40%	23.54%	+1.86%

Volatility

DV vs. QNST - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV) is 10.16%, while QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) has a volatility of 12.42%. This indicates that DV experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than QNST based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	DV	QNST	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.16%	12.42%	-2.26%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	32.36%	34.81%	-2.45%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	43.87%	47.36%	-3.49%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	53.28%	49.69%	+3.59%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	53.28%	54.71%	-1.43%

Financials

DV vs. QNST - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. and QuinStreet, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

DV - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. reported a gross profit of 169.65M and revenue of 205.59M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 82.5%.

QNST - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, QuinStreet, Inc. reported a gross profit of 27.72M and revenue of 287.85M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 9.6%.

DV - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. reported an operating income of 37.78M and revenue of 205.59M, resulting in an operating margin of 18.4%.

QNST - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, QuinStreet, Inc. reported an operating income of 1.25M and revenue of 287.85M, resulting in an operating margin of 0.4%.

DV - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. reported a net income of 29.33M and revenue of 205.59M, resulting in a net margin of 14.3%.

QNST - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, QuinStreet, Inc. reported a net income of 50.23M and revenue of 287.85M, resulting in a net margin of 17.5%.