MAX vs QNST
MAX: MediaAlpha is the leading programmatic customer acquisition platform for insurance carriers, powering a transparent, data-driven marketplace that matches high-intent consumers with carriers across P&C, health, and life insurance. QNST: QuinStreet operates digital marketplaces and lead generation platforms that connect consumers and businesses across insurance, home services, and financial services verticals.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | MAX | QNST | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-22 close | $13.32 | $15.63 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-23 | $831M | $910M | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-23 | 21.27 | 13.93 | QNST lower |
| PEG as of 2026-07-23 | 0.19 | n/a | |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-23 | +3.4% | +5.5% | QNST higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-23 | +14.9% | +10.5% | MAX higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-23 | +3.8% | +1.7% | MAX higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-23 | +1411.0% | +23.8% | MAX higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-23 | +12.3% | +12.6% | QNST higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-23 | 85.29 | 0.23 | QNST lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-23 | +15.7% | +14.8% | MAX higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +34.4% | +2.0% | MAX higher |
| Beta as of 2026-07-23 | 1.14 | 0.67 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-22 close | +35.7% | -1.1% | MAX higher |
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-23. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-22.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.