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Qualstar (QBAK)
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Qualstar (QBAK) Price & Analysis

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QBAK Stock Chart & Stats

$19.42
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$19.42
$0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a modest absolute debt load give the company durable financial flexibility. For a cyclical, hardware-focused business, this conservatism supports capital spending, product delivery and survival through demand lulls without forcing dilutive financing.
Niche Archival Product FranchiseQualstar's focus on tape libraries and long-term archival storage addresses a persistent cost-sensitive niche (regulatory retention, cold-data archiving). Structural demand for low-cost, durable archival media supports steady replacement and service cycles over multiple years.
Positive Gross Margin ProfileA mid-20% gross margin indicates product-level economics that can support profitability as volumes recover. With controlled SG&A, restoring revenue can translate into operating leverage, making margins a durable foundation for returning to consistent net profits.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline & Return To LossesRecent revenue contraction and inconsistent profitability reflect structural demand weakness or pricing pressure. Persistent revenue declines constrain operating leverage and make it harder to cover fixed costs, increasing the risk that small shocks produce recurring losses.
Volatile, Slightly Negative Cash FlowCash flow volatility and a recent flip to small negative operating and free cash flow reduce runway for product development, inventory build or sales investment. For a small hardware vendor, this elevates execution risk and reliance on external financing when demand softens.
Very Small Scale And ResourcesA tiny workforce and low trading/liquidity imply limited R&D, sales reach and operational scale. This constrains the firm's ability to broaden product lines, pursue large enterprise contracts or absorb supply-chain shocks, increasing structural competitive vulnerability.

QBAK FAQ

What was Qualstar’s price range in the past 12 months?
Qualstar lowest stock price was $2.25 and its highest was $6.92 in the past 12 months.
    What is Qualstar’s market cap?
    Qualstar’s market cap is $13.67M.
      When is Qualstar’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Qualstar’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 53 days.
        How were Qualstar’s earnings last quarter?
        Qualstar released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported -$0.015 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.015.
          Is Qualstar overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Qualstar’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Qualstar pay dividends?
            Qualstar pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Qualstar dividends here
              What is Qualstar’s EPS estimate?
              Qualstar’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Qualstar have?
              Qualstar has 4,142,562 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Qualstar’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Qualstar reported an EPS of -$0.015 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.111%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Qualstar?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in QBAK
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Qualstar

                    Qualstar Corporation, established in 1984 and headquartered in Camarillo, California, operates globally in two primary sectors: power solutions and data storage systems. The company markets its data storage products under the Qualstar brand and its power supplies as N2Power. Qualstar designs, produces, and sells switching power supplies that convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) or one DC voltage to another. These power units are essential for a variety of electronic devices, including telecom gear, industrial machinery, networking hardware like routers and switches, wireless systems, and gaming consoles. Furthermore, Qualstar offers support for and distributes data storage equipment designed for saving, accessing, and organizing digital information, primarily within networked computing environments. Its diverse clientele includes original equipment manufacturers, corporate IT departments, and small to mid-sized businesses, reached through an extensive network of distributors, resellers, and independent sales agents.

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