IONQ (IONQ) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT)
This page compares IONQ (IONQ) with Quantum Computing (QUBT) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
IONQ (IONQ) and Quantum Computing (QUBT) are both classified in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals sub-industry within the broader Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
| Symbol | IONQ | QUBT |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | IonQ, Inc. | Quantum Computing Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market Capitalization | 21.98 billion USD | 2.57 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NasdaqCM |
| Listing Date | January 4, 2021 | February 1, 2007 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | IONQ | QUBT |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 13.36% | 8.61% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 76.16% | 38.81% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 29.71% | 13.76% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 75.58% | 8.25% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 30.52% | 26.50% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 31.25% | 11.21% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 35.65M | 38.08M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 26.77M | 16.25M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 104.07% | 95.26% |
| Beta | 3.14 | 3.83 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) reports a negative Return on Equity (TTM) of -2.42%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile IONQ (IONQ) reports 10.72%, ranking against industry peers normally.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
10.72%
- Max
- 42.37%
- Q3
- 19.29%
- Median
- 10.72%
- Q1
- 2.35%
- Min
- -22.20%
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-2.42%
- Max
- 42.37%
- Q3
- 19.29%
- Median
- 10.72%
- Q1
- 2.35%
- Min
- -22.20%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) reports a negative Net Profit Margin (TTM) of -2,738.12%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile IONQ (IONQ) reports 174.88%, ranking against industry peers normally.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
174.88%
- Max
- 21.96%
- Q3
- 11.10%
- Median
- 4.46%
- Q1
- 0.81%
- Min
- -14.09%
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-2,738.12%
- Max
- 21.96%
- Q3
- 11.10%
- Median
- 4.46%
- Q1
- 0.81%
- Min
- -14.09%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both IONQ (IONQ) at -443.33% and Quantum Computing (QUBT) at -7,489.30% report negative Operating Profit Margin (TTM) values, usually indicating operating losses over the period.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-443.33%
- Max
- 32.64%
- Q3
- 14.87%
- Median
- 5.34%
- Q1
- 1.80%
- Min
- -13.71%
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-7,489.30%
- Max
- 32.64%
- Q3
- 14.87%
- Median
- 5.34%
- Q1
- 1.80%
- Min
- -13.71%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | IONQ | QUBT |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 10.72% | -2.42% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.91% | -2.34% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 174.88% | -2,738.12% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | -443.33% | -7,489.30% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.11% | 9.82% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both IONQ (IONQ) at 14.05 and Quantum Computing (QUBT) at 102.38 post Current Ratio (MRQ) above their industry mid-ranges — short-term liquidity appears comfortable, though unusually high readings can point to idle current assets.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
14.05
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.12
- Median
- 1.99
- Q1
- 1.31
- Min
- 0.01
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
102.38
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.12
- Median
- 1.99
- Q1
- 1.31
- Min
- 0.01
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both IONQ (IONQ) at 0.00 and Quantum Computing (QUBT) at 0.00 maintain Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, indicating less debt relative to equity than typical competitors.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00
- Max
- 2.21
- Q3
- 0.89
- Median
- 0.37
- Q1
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00
- Max
- 2.21
- Q3
- 0.89
- Median
- 0.37
- Q1
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both IONQ (IONQ) at -23.93 and Quantum Computing (QUBT) at -32.06 report problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) values; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense on either side.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-23.93
- Max
- 34.79
- Q3
- 17.83
- Median
- 5.62
- Q1
- -0.32
- Min
- -23.93
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-32.06
- Max
- 34.79
- Q3
- 17.83
- Median
- 5.62
- Q1
- -0.32
- Min
- -23.93
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | IONQ | QUBT |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 14.05 | 102.38 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 13.32 | 101.27 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | -23.93 | -32.06 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | IONQ | QUBT |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 754.72% | 219.35% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 334.58% | 82.68% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 126.90% | 69.52% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | -- | -- |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | IONQ | QUBT |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -- | -- |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -- | -- |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -- |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -- |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
IONQ (IONQ) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Quantum Computing (QUBT) reports a yield of 0.01%, ranking against industry peers normally.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.43%
- Q3
- 0.62%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.01%
- Max
- 1.43%
- Q3
- 0.62%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Neither IONQ (IONQ) nor Quantum Computing (QUBT) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 43.52%
- Q3
- 18.99%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 43.52%
- Q3
- 18.99%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | IONQ | QUBT |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
IONQ (IONQ) reports Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) of 67.17 and can be ranked against industry peers; Quantum Computing (QUBT) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
67.17
- Max
- 101.86
- Q3
- 67.17
- Median
- 38.87
- Q1
- 20.12
- Min
- 0.99
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
--
- Max
- 101.86
- Q3
- 67.17
- Median
- 38.87
- Q1
- 20.12
- Min
- 0.99
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both IONQ (IONQ) at 117.48 and Quantum Computing (QUBT) at 3,773.25 sit above their industries’ benchmark ranges for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), pointing to unusually high trailing revenue multiples relative to peers.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
117.48
- Max
- 13.34
- Q3
- 6.71
- Median
- 3.18
- Q1
- 1.24
- Min
- 0.04
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
3,773.25
- Max
- 13.34
- Q3
- 6.71
- Median
- 3.18
- Q1
- 1.24
- Min
- 0.04
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Quantum Computing (QUBT) at 1.44 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while IONQ (IONQ) at 2.12 sits around the industry midpoint — QUBT has a lower book-value multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside ROE and asset quality.
IONQ
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
2.12
- Max
- 16.66
- Q3
- 8.19
- Median
- 3.51
- Q1
- 1.65
- Min
- 0.33
QUBT
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1.44
- Max
- 16.66
- Q3
- 8.19
- Median
- 3.51
- Q1
- 1.65
- Min
- 0.33
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | IONQ | QUBT |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 67.17 | -- |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 117.48 | 3,773.25 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 2.12 | 1.44 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |