Quantum Corp (NASDAQ: QMCO) has experienced a decline in its stock price by -15.48 compared to its previous closing price of 38.57. However, the company has seen a gain of 18.67% in its stock price over the last five trading days. fool.com reported 2025-01-19 that The quantum computing revolution is changing technology as we know it. Quantum computers leverage the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations far beyond the capabilities of traditional computers.
Is It Worth Investing in Quantum Corp (NASDAQ: QMCO) Right Now?
The 36-month beta value for QMCO is at 3.08. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 0 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 0 rating it as “overweight,” 2 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for QMCO is 3.72M, and currently, shorts hold a 32.29% of that float. The average trading volume for QMCO on January 20, 2025 was 3.37M shares.
QMCO’s Market Performance
QMCO’s stock has seen a 18.67% increase for the week, with a 40.09% rise in the past month and a 790.71% gain in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 25.92%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 36.13% for Quantum Corp The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -27.62% for QMCO’s stock, with a 185.04% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of QMCO
B. Riley Securities, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see QMCO reach a price target of $4, previously predicting the price at $15. The rating they have provided for QMCO stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on February 10th, 2022.
QMCO Trading at 31.58% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought QMCO to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -64.03% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 36.13%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 25.92%, as shares surge +37.44% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +744.56% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, QMCO rose by +18.67%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +201.96% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $45.04. In addition, Quantum Corp saw -39.54% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at QMCO starting from Lerner James J, who sale 2,511 shares at the price of $35.68 back on Jan 16 ’25. After this action, Lerner James J now owns 107,804 shares of Quantum Corp, valued at $89,592 using the latest closing price.
Spanjaard Henk Jan, the Chief Revenue Officer of Quantum Corp, sale 935 shares at $35.68 during a trade that took place back on Jan 16 ’25, which means that Spanjaard Henk Jan is holding 14,903 shares at $33,361 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for QMCO
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.01 for the present operating margin
- 0.39 for the gross margin
The net margin for Quantum Corp stands at -0.22. The total capital return value is set at -0.11.
Based on Quantum Corp (QMCO), the company’s capital structure generated -7.5 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at -0.12. The debt to equity ratio resting at -0.88. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -0.17.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is -16.17 million with net debt to EBITDA at -3.16. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 0.97. The receivables turnover for the company is 5.58for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 1.75. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.81.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Quantum Corp (QMCO) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
