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MAX vs. QNST
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Correlation

The correlation between MAX and QNST is 0.44, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.


Performance

MAX vs. QNST - Performance Comparison

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

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Key characteristics

Sharpe Ratio

MAX:

-0.69

QNST:

-0.31

Sortino Ratio

MAX:

-0.73

QNST:

-0.03

Omega Ratio

MAX:

0.89

QNST:

1.00

Calmar Ratio

MAX:

-0.51

QNST:

-0.31

Martin Ratio

MAX:

-1.20

QNST:

-0.77

Ulcer Index

MAX:

37.67%

QNST:

16.66%

Daily Std Dev

MAX:

65.16%

QNST:

50.64%

Max Drawdown

MAX:

-91.64%

QNST:

-89.10%

Current Drawdown

MAX:

-83.75%

QNST:

-39.01%

Fundamentals

Market Cap

MAX:

$683.71M

QNST:

$874.21M

EPS

MAX:

$0.29

QNST:

-$0.01

PS Ratio

MAX:

0.68

QNST:

0.85

PB Ratio

MAX:

73.55

QNST:

3.71

Total Revenue (TTM)

MAX:

$1.00B

QNST:

$1.03B

Gross Profit (TTM)

MAX:

$159.92M

QNST:

$100.45M

EBITDA (TTM)

MAX:

$39.50M

QNST:

$26.02M

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, MAX achieves a -7.71% return, which is significantly higher than QNST's -33.46% return.


MAX

YTD

-7.71%

1M

34.11%

6M

-11.24%

1Y

-43.28%

5Y*

N/A

10Y*

N/A

QNST

YTD

-33.46%

1M

-4.48%

6M

-24.42%

1Y

-15.19%

5Y*

10.14%

10Y*

10.87%

*Annualized

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Risk-Adjusted Performance

MAX vs. QNST — Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

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

MAX
The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of MAX is 1616
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of MAX is 1414
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of MAX is 1717
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of MAX is 1616
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of MAX is 1818
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of MAX is 1717
Martin Ratio Rank

QNST
The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of QNST is 3333
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of QNST is 3333
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of QNST is 3434
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of QNST is 3535
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of QNST is 3030
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of QNST is 3232
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

MAX vs. QNST - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) 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.


The current MAX Sharpe Ratio is -0.69, which is lower than the QNST Sharpe Ratio of -0.31. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of MAX 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.


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Dividends

MAX vs. QNST - Dividend Comparison

Neither MAX nor QNST has paid dividends to shareholders.


Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

MAX vs. QNST - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum MAX drawdown since its inception was -91.64%, roughly equal to the maximum QNST drawdown of -89.10%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MAX and QNST. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


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Volatility

MAX vs. QNST - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) is 17.19%, while QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) has a volatility of 21.91%. This indicates that MAX 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.


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Financials

MAX vs. QNST - Financials Comparison

This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between MediaAlpha, Inc. and QuinStreet, Inc.. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.


Quarterly
Annual

Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities


100.00M150.00M200.00M250.00M300.00M20212022202320242025
264.31M
269.84M
(MAX) Total Revenue
(QNST) Total Revenue
Values in USD except per share items

MAX vs. QNST - Profitability Comparison

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

Gross Margin
Operating Margin
Net Margin
Quarterly
Annual

5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%20212022202320242025
15.8%
10.3%
(MAX) Gross Margin
(QNST) Gross Margin
MAX - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on May 2025, MediaAlpha, Inc. reported a gross profit of 41.64M and revenue of 264.31M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 15.8%.

QNST - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on May 2025, QuinStreet, Inc. reported a gross profit of 27.86M and revenue of 269.84M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 10.3%.

MAX - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on May 2025, MediaAlpha, Inc. reported an operating income of 116.00K and revenue of 264.31M, resulting in an operating margin of 0.0%.

QNST - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on May 2025, QuinStreet, Inc. reported an operating income of 4.91M and revenue of 269.84M, resulting in an operating margin of 1.8%.

MAX - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on May 2025, MediaAlpha, Inc. reported a net income of -1.95M and revenue of 264.31M, resulting in a net margin of -0.7%.

QNST - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on May 2025, QuinStreet, Inc. reported a net income of 4.42M and revenue of 269.84M, resulting in a net margin of 1.6%.