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Q/C TechnologiesQCLS -3.24%22 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates QCLS with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,226 Hardware companies, Q/C Technologies ranks better than 94.16% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Q/C Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
QCLS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.79 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.27
Current: 0.02
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Q/C Technologies was 0.27. The lowest was -0.79. And the median was 0.01.
QCLS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 94.16% of 2226
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs QCLS: 0.02
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Q/C Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Q/C Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Q/C Technologies's Debt-to-Equity 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.
QCLS vs EBON, BTCT, KTCC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Q/C Technologies's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Q/C Technologies Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Q/C Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Q/C Technologies's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Q/C Technologies (QCLS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Q/C Technologies and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Q/C Technologies ranks #130 out of 2226 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Q/C Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Q/C Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Q/C Technologies' value of 0.02 is 92.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Q/C Technologies ranks #130 out of 2226 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Q/C Technologies has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q/C Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to EBON and BTCT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Q/C Technologies ranks #130 out of 2226 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Q/C Technologies in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Q/C Technologies' value of 0.02 is 92.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Q/C Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,226 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Q/C Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 92.6% below 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Q/C Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Q/C Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q/C Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Q/C Technologies (QCLS) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 92.6% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Q/C Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Q/C Technologies (QCLS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Jun. 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.
Q/C Technologies Inc is engaged in building blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure that is faster and more energy-efficient through quantum-class laser-based computing. The company uses laser-based processors inspired by quantum technology that can solve complex problems. By combining photonic computing with cryptocurrency systems, the company creates powerful and sustainable solutions for the next generation of blockchain applications.
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