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Qualstar(OTC) QBAK

Market Cap$13.46MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2000)-74%
5 Year+290%
1 Year+18%
1 Month+6%
$3.25
-7.14%
-0.25Today
Qualstar last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 3.252026-08-21
Qualstar stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+20.15%USD 2.712026-08-14
1 month+6.03%USD 3.072026-07-20
3 month-13.33%USD 3.752026-05-22
Year to date-49.22%USD 6.402025-12-30
1 year+18.18%USD 2.752025-08-21
3 year+290%USD 0.832023-08-22
5 year+290%USD 0.832021-08-20
Since inception-74.05%USD 12.532000-06-23

Qualstar Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$13.46MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$7.03M

Net Income (TTM)

-$1.48M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.36

P/E Ratio

-9.03

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.02 (Low)

Price

$3.25

Volume

1,005

Open

$3.64

Previous Close

$3.25

Daily Range

$3.25 - $3.64

52-Week Range

$2.15 - $11.40

Estimated Earnings Date

May 6, 2026

QBAK News

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About 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.

Products and Services
  • Switching power supplies for various electronic devices
  • Data storage equipment for networked computing environments
  • Support and distribution services for IT departments and OEMs
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue of $1.43 million shows potential for recovery
  • Gross profit margin improved to 22.9% in the latest quarter
  • Strong cash position with $1.5 million in cash and equivalents
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months revenue of $5.5 million indicates steady demand
  • Current ratio of 4.08 suggests strong liquidity
  • Net income of -$62,000 in the latest quarter reflects ongoing challenges
Qualstar Corporation is positioned in the technology sector, focusing on hardware, equipment, and parts. The company has a diverse clientele, including original equipment manufacturers and corporate IT departments, which enhances its market reach. The recent quarterly performance indicates a potential turnaround, with improvements in gross profit margins and a solid cash position. Despite facing challenges reflected in net income, the company's liquidity ratios suggest it is well-equipped to navigate current market conditions. Investors may find Qualstar's focus on power solutions and data storage systems appealing, especially as demand for these technologies continues to grow.
AI Generated • Aug 3, 2026

Industry

Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals

Sector

Information Technology

Employees

9

CEO

Steven Nathan Bronson

Website

www.qualstar.com

Headquarters

Camarillo, CA 93012, US

QBAK Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

13.81%

Operating Margin

-21.71%

Net Income Margin

-21.06%

Return on Equity

-33.35%

Return on Capital

-6.99%

Return on Assets

-25.39%

Earnings Yield

-11.07%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$13.46MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

4.14M

Volume

1.00K

Avg. Volume

897.714

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$971.00K

Operating Income

-$1.53M

EBITDA

$54.00K

Operating Cash Flow

-$567.00K

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

-$567.00K

Cash & ST Invst.

$2.00M

Total Debt

$172.00K

Qualstar Performance Analysis

Qualstar annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 9,845,0007.4%
20232023-12-31USD 10,616,0007.8%
20242024-12-31USD 8,044,000-24.2%
20252025-12-31USD 6,595,000-18.0%
Qualstar sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3041.1%
Q42025-12-31-26.3%
Q12026-03-31-4.2%
Q22026-06-3047.5%
Qualstar annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.01-86.5%
20232023-12-31USD 0.04306.0%
20242024-12-31USD -0.11N/A
20252025-12-31USD 0.02N/A
Qualstar sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3014.3%
Q42025-12-31-343.6%
Q12026-03-3165.4%
Q22026-06-30-100.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$2.10M

+47.0%

Gross Profit

-$250.00K

-151.9%

Gross Margin

-11.89%

N/A

Market Cap

$13.46MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$897.55K

N/A

Employees

15

N/A

Net Income

-$1.10M

-640.2%

EBITDA

$766.00K

+10842.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$2.00M

-24.3%

Total Debt

$172.00K

-45.6%

Accounts Receivable

$928.00K

+68.1%

Inventory

$2.13M

-17.8%

Long Term Debt

$14.00K

-91.9%

Short Term Debt

$158.00K

+9.7%

Return on Assets

-25.39%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-37.15%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$417.00K

-517.0%

Operating Cash Flow

-$417.00K

-517.0%

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Questions About QBAK

What is the current price of Qualstar?

Qualstar is trading at $3.25 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Qualstar?

Over the past 52 weeks, Qualstar has traded between $2.15 and $11.40.

How much debt does Qualstar have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Qualstar reported total debt of $172.00K.

How much cash does Qualstar have on hand?

Qualstar reported $1.13M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Qualstar’s dividend yield?

Qualstar does not currently have a dividend yield.

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