QBTS (D-Wave Quantum) Cash Conversion Cycle: 300.70 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is D-Wave Quantum Cash Conversion Cycle?

D-Wave Quantum QBTS +3.88% 64 Cash Conversion Cycle is 300.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates QBTS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

D-Wave Quantum's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 167.59.
D-Wave Quantum's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 249.67.
D-Wave Quantum's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 116.56.
Therefore, D-Wave Quantum's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 300.70.


D-Wave Quantum  (NYSE:QBTS) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


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D-Wave Quantum Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for D-Wave Quantum's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

D-Wave Quantum Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

D-Wave Quantum Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 65.88 -67.12 8.41 146.49 137.30

D-Wave Quantum Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 70.49 115.75 173.17 231.01 300.70

QBTS vs RGTI, QUBT, BRAI: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, D-Wave Quantum's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


D-Wave Quantum Cash Conversion Cycle vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, D-Wave Quantum's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where D-Wave Quantum's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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D-Wave Quantum Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

D-Wave Quantum's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=22.32+190.22-75.24
=137.30

D-Wave Quantum's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=167.59+249.67-116.56
=300.70

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of 300.70 mean?
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 300.70 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on D-Wave Quantum and its competitors.
Is D-Wave Quantum's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
D-Wave Quantum's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 300.70. The Hardware industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.94. D-Wave Quantum's value of 300.70 is 203.9% above this industry median. Overall, D-Wave Quantum has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D-Wave Quantum's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to RGTI and QUBT?
D-Wave Quantum's Cash Conversion Cycle of 300.70 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.94. D-Wave Quantum's value of 300.70 is 203.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Hardware company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Hardware companies is 98.94, based on 2,478 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. D-Wave Quantum's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 300.70 is 203.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on D-Wave Quantum and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D-Wave Quantum's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 300.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D-Wave Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.45, compared to a current price of $22.76 — trading 829% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 300.70 and 203.9% above the Hardware industry median of 98.94. D-Wave Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 300.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D-Wave Quantum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.76 is trading 829% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.45. GuruFocus considers D-Wave Quantum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for QBTS:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 300.70
  • GF Value™: $2.45 vs. price of $22.76 (829% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 203.9% above the Hardware median

No single metric tells the full story. See the QBTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


D-Wave Quantum Business Description

Address 2650 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94303
D-Wave Quantum Inc is in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services, and it is the commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company building both annealing quantum computers and gate-model quantum computers. It delivers customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling. Its annealing quantum computers are accessible through the company's LeapTM cloud service.
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