Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Quantum Computing (QUBT): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Technology Hardware & Equipment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | QUBT |
|---|---|
| Name | Quantum Computing Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market Capitalization | 1.43 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | February 1, 2007 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: QUBT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -47.32% | 19.81% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 108.36% | 26.50% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -2.06% | 9.52% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: QUBT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 89.55% | 55.75% |
| Beta (5Y) | 3.90 | 1.39 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -94.40% | -58.83% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: QUBT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.58 | 0.28 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.87 | 0.40 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) has negative ROE of -1.51%. That can come from trailing losses or negative book equity, so it is a warning state rather than a clean capital-efficiency measure.
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-1.51%
Group distribution
- Max
- 42.47%
- Q3
- 19.13%
- Median
- 11.00%
- Q1
- 1.63%
- QUBT
- -1.51%
- Min
- -20.62%
Largest peers
- AAPL
- 142.26%
- SNDK
- 141.17%
- APH
- 40.08%
- ANET
- 33.52%
- CSCO
- 27.32%
- QUBT
- -1.51%
- DELL
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) has negative net margin of -152.45%. The trailing period ended in a net loss, so the bottom-line conversion read is a warning rather than a profitability strength.
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-152.45%
Group distribution
- Max
- 27.60%
- Q3
- 11.66%
- Median
- 4.08%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -11.02%
- QUBT
- -152.45%
Largest peers
- SNDK
- 67.04%
- ANET
- 39.97%
- AAPL
- 27.60%
- CSCO
- 20.95%
- APH
- 17.95%
- DELL
- 7.53%
- QUBT
- -152.45%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) has negative operating margin of -281.27%. Core operations were loss-making before interest and taxes over the trailing period.
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-281.27%
Group distribution
- Max
- 36.27%
- Q3
- 18.36%
- Median
- 8.84%
- Q1
- 1.46%
- Min
- -21.39%
- QUBT
- -281.27%
Largest peers
- SNDK
- 79.59%
- ANET
- 44.90%
- AAPL
- 31.13%
- APH
- 29.68%
- CSCO
- 27.72%
- DELL
- 12.02%
- QUBT
- -281.27%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: QUBT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | -1.51% | 11.00% |
| ROA (TTM) | -4.16% | 4.78% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | -152.45% | 4.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -281.27% | 8.84% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -18.92% | 39.87% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Quantum Computing (QUBT) grew revenue 82.84%, above the industry benchmark range. Demand is expanding faster than at any typical peer, though growth that far ahead of the group is worth checking for acquisitions or other one-off contributions.
EPS Growth
No usable EPS growth is available for Quantum Computing (QUBT) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: QUBT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 82.84% | 10.87% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 71.17% | 2.79% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -- | 14.29% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | 3.49% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) has current ratio of 53.14, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
53.14
Group distribution
- QUBT
- 53.14
- Max
- 5.34
- Q3
- 3.02
- Median
- 1.95
- Q1
- 1.32
- Min
- 0.17
Largest peers
- QUBT
- 53.14
- ANET
- 3.29
- SNDK
- 2.58
- APH
- 1.94
- AAPL
- 1.02
- DELL
- 0.96
- CSCO
- 0.93
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.01
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.76
- Q3
- 0.78
- Median
- 0.24
- Q1
- 0.04
- QUBT
- 0.01
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- APH
- 1.03
- AAPL
- 0.84
- CSCO
- 0.62
- QUBT
- 0.01
- SNDK
- 0.01
- ANET
- --
- DELL
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: QUBT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 53.14 | 1.95 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.01 | 0.24 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | 0.16 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 0.73%
- Q3
- 0.31%
- QUBT
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CSCO
- 1.73%
- DELL
- 0.73%
- APH
- 0.70%
- AAPL
- 0.31%
- QUBT
- 0.00%
- ANET
- 0.00%
- SNDK
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 32.27%
- Q3
- 14.48%
- QUBT
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CSCO
- 49.85%
- APH
- 21.74%
- DELL
- 13.43%
- AAPL
- 11.80%
- QUBT
- 0.00%
- ANET
- 0.00%
- SNDK
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: QUBT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
No usable P/E ratio is available for Quantum Computing (QUBT) this period, so the trailing-earnings valuation read is skipped.
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
--
Group distribution
- Max
- 69.48
- Q3
- 41.02
- Median
- 26.39
- Q1
- 19.36
- Min
- 6.07
- QUBT
- --
Largest peers
- ANET
- 45.79
- AAPL
- 38.13
- APH
- 32.43
- CSCO
- 28.18
- DELL
- 19.10
- SNDK
- 6.67
- QUBT
- --
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) trades at 145.84 on P/S ratio, above the industry benchmark range. The stock is being valued at an unusually rich price per dollar of trailing revenue.
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
145.84
Group distribution
- QUBT
- 145.84
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 5.82
- Median
- 2.56
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- QUBT
- 145.84
- ANET
- 18.15
- AAPL
- 10.39
- CSCO
- 5.84
- APH
- 5.57
- SNDK
- 4.10
- DELL
- 1.38
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) trades at 0.90 on P/B ratio, in the lower book-value quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for the balance-sheet equity than they pay for most peers, with returns on that equity still central to the read.
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.90
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.75
- Q3
- 5.52
- Median
- 3.17
- Q1
- 1.79
- QUBT
- 0.90
- Min
- 0.33
Largest peers
- AAPL
- 44.39
- ANET
- 13.12
- APH
- 10.75
- CSCO
- 7.36
- SNDK
- 6.63
- QUBT
- 0.90
- DELL
- -147.32
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: QUBT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -- | 26.39 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 145.84 | 2.56 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 0.90 | 3.17 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -3.76% | 2.83% |