QuantumScape Corporation
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Daily timeframeQuantumScape Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops solid-state lithium-metal battery technology for electric vehicles and other applications in the United States. The $5.62B market capitalization puts QS squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Market Cap
$5.62B
Beta
2.58
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-14.79
EPS (TTM)
$-0.71
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.62
ROE
-38.0%
ROA
-23.0%
Cash
$904.7M
Total Debt
$69.2M
Free CF
-$148.6M
52W Change
123.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $904.7M in cash comfortably exceeding the $69.2M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow is running at -$148.6M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -38.0% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity.
With a beta above 1.5, QS tends to amplify broader market moves — both up and down. This higher volatility means larger price swings are common. With cash comfortably exceeding debt, QS has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for QuantumScape Corporation and its sector.