ARQQ (Arqit Quantum) EV-to-OCF: -7.96 (As of Sep. 10, 2026)

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ARQQ Arqit Quantum Inc ARQQ
43 GF Score
Price $21.08
GF Value $11.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Arqit Quantum EV-to-OCF?

Arqit Quantum ARQQ -2.46% 43 EV-to-OCF is -7.96 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARQQ with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,875 Software companies, Arqit Quantum ranks better than 78.3% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Arqit Quantum's Enterprise Value is $340.13 Mil. Arqit Quantum's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-42.75 Mil. Therefore, Arqit Quantum's EV-to-OCF for today is -7.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arqit Quantum's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

ARQQ' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -102.73   Med: -4.89   Max: 0.29
Current: -7.96

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Arqit Quantum was 0.29. The lowest was -102.73. And the median was -4.89.

ARQQ's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
78.3% of 2875 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.95 vs ARQQ: -7.96

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-09-10), Arqit Quantum's stock price is $21.0787. Arqit Quantum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.030. Therefore, Arqit Quantum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Arqit Quantum  (NAS:ARQQ) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Arqit Quantum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=21.0787/-3.030
=At Loss

Arqit Quantum's share price for today is $21.0787.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Arqit Quantum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.030.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Arqit Quantum EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Arqit Quantum EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arqit Quantum's EV-to-OCF 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.

Arqit Quantum EV-to-OCF Chart

Arqit Quantum Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -88.30 -24.15 -1.87 -1.41 -18.82

Arqit Quantum Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -1.41 0.00 -18.82 0.00

ARQQ vs BKKT, PSFE, TLS: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Arqit Quantum's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.


Arqit Quantum EV-to-OCF vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Arqit Quantum's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arqit Quantum's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Arqit Quantum EV-to-OCF Calculation

Arqit Quantum's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=340.132/-42.745
=-7.96

Arqit Quantum's current Enterprise Value is $340.13 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Arqit Quantum's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-42.75 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of -7.96 mean?
Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) has a EV-to-OCF of -7.96 as of Sep. 10, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Arqit Quantum ranks #624 out of 2875 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Arqit Quantum's EV-to-OCF too high?
Arqit Quantum's current EV-to-OCF is -7.96. Based on the distribution chart, Arqit Quantum ranks #624 out of 2875 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arqit Quantum has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arqit Quantum's EV-to-OCF compare to BKKT and PSFE?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Arqit Quantum ranks #624 out of 2875 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Arqit Quantum in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.95. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Software companies is 6.95, based on 2,875 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arqit Quantum's current EV-to-OCF is -7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arqit Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.01, compared to a current price of $21.08 — trading 91.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -7.96. Arqit Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arqit Quantum (ARQQ), the current EV-to-OCF is -7.96 as of Sep. 10, 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 Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arqit Quantum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.08 is trading 91.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.01. GuruFocus considers Arqit Quantum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARQQ:

  • EV-to-OCF: -7.96
  • GF Value™: $11.01 vs. price of $21.08 (91.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Arqit Quantum Business Description

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Address 3 Orchard Place, London, GBR, SW1H 0BF
Arqit Quantum Inc is a cybersecurity company that has pioneered a symmetric key agreement technology that makes the communications links of any networked device or data at rest secure against current and future forms of cyber attack - even an attack from a quantum computer. The company delivers its symmetric key agreement technology via its product SKA-Platform. The firm operates in one segment, that is, the provision of cybersecurity services. The company operates and generates its revenue from UK.
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