QSQuantumScape shows strong potential driven by its solid-state battery technology, aligning with major automotive and energy storage trends. However, its path to commercialization presents significant execution risk and the company is currently unprofitable, reflected in a higher-risk profile.
QuantumScape is at the forefront of the solid-state battery revolution, a critical enabling technology for next-generation electric vehicles and grid storage. Its technology aims to address key limitations of current lithium-ion batteries, such as energy density, safety, and charging speed.
QuantumScape is in the development phase with no revenue reported yet. Its financials are characterized by significant R&D expenses and a substantial cash position, crucial for its long-term development. The lack of profitability and revenue means traditional valuation metrics like P/E are not applicable.
The stock price has experienced significant volatility. While the 1-year performance shows a strong uptrend, recent short-term indicators (1m, 5m, 15m) suggest selling pressure and a potential for further downside or consolidation before resuming an upward trend.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Electric Vehicle (EV) Transition | 95 |
| Energy Storage Solutions | 80 |
| Technological Disruption | 85 |
| Competition & Partnerships | 75 |
| Regulatory & Policy Support | 80 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 30 |
| Profitability | 10 |
| Growth | 5 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 75 |
| Cash Flow | 20 |
| Debt Level | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 85 |
| Momentum | 70 |
| Short-Term Oscillators | 60 |
| Moving Averages | 30 |
| Volume | 75 |
Strong Recent Performance
The stock has shown significant positive performance across multiple timeframes: 5D (+0.88%), 1M (+65.1%), 6M (+149.11%), YTD (+127.98%), and 1Y (+79.4%).
Focus on Advanced Battery Technology
QuantumScape Corporation is developing and commercializing solid-state lithium-metal batteries, a promising technology for electric vehicles and other applications, with a focus on innovation in battery technology.
Consistent Net Losses
The company has consistently reported negative EPS (e.g., -0.21 in Q2 2025 estimate, -0.23 in Q4 2024 reported) and net losses, indicating ongoing unprofitability.
Lack of Positive P/E Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is negative or not applicable due to consistent losses, making traditional valuation metrics uninformative and indicating potential overvaluation if profits do not materialize.
October 2025
23
Next Earnings Date
H: $-0.13
A: $-0.16
L: $-0.20
QuantumScape Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, focuses on the development and commercialization of solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other applications in the United States. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
5.85 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for QS have a max estimate of 11.00 and a min estimate of 2.50.