Qualstar Corporation
Qualstar Corporation
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Overview
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About Qualstar Corporation
- Industry
- Computer Hardware
- Sector
- Technology
- CEO
- Steven Nathan Bronson
- Headquarters
- 1267 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA, US
- Industry
- Computer Hardware
- Sector
- Technology
- CEO
- Steven Nathan Bronson
- Headquarters
- 1267 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA, US
Qualstar Corporation engages in power solutions and data storage systems businesses worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Power Solutions and Data Storage Systems. It provides data storage systems under the Qualstar brand and power solutions under the N2Power brand.
The company designs, manufactures, and sells switching power supplies that are used to convert AC line voltage to DC voltages; or DC voltages to other DC voltages for use in various electronic equipment, such as telecommunications equipment, machine tools, routers, switches, wireless systems, and gaming devices.
It also supports and sells data storage devices used to store, retrieve, and manage electronic data primarily in network computing environments.
The company serves original equipment manufacturers, information technology departments, and lower and middle market companies through distributor and reseller network, distributors, and independent outside sales representatives. Qualstar Corporation was founded in 1984 and is based in Camarillo, California.
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Fair Value
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Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Qualstar Corporation. Starting points for Qualstar Corporation: EPS -$0.04, beta -0.27 — an Computer Hardware name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Qualstar Corporation. Qualstar Corporation does not currently pay a regular dividend, so this section tracks capacity rather than history. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for Qualstar Corporation. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Qualstar Corporation stands at -$0.04. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
Financial Statements
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Qualstar Corporation. Qualstar Corporation has reported as a listed company since 2000. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
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Institutional Ownership
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Which institutions hold Qualstar Corporation, and how their positions are changing. At a $34.7M market value, institutional positions materially move Qualstar Corporation's register. Top holders, position sizes, and quarter-over-quarter accumulation or distribution from regulatory filings. Included with FRC Premium.
Insider Trading
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Buying and selling by Qualstar Corporation executives and directors. Shares of Qualstar Corporation have traded between $5.50 and $20.75 over the past 52 weeks — context for the timing of the transactions below. Insider transactions as disclosed to regulators, with role, size and date — the clearest read on how the people running the company are positioned. Included with FRC Premium.
Senate Trading
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U.S. Senate disclosures naming Qualstar Corporation. Qualstar Corporation is a $34.7M Technology company. Senators' reported transactions in this security, alongside the fundamentals — a signal most research platforms leave out entirely. Included with FRC Premium.
House Trading
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U.S. House of Representatives disclosures naming Qualstar Corporation. Representatives' reported transactions in this security, shown next to the company's fundamentals. Included with FRC Premium.
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