IonQIONQ -2.47%52 EV-to-FCF is -38.75 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates IONQ with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,327 Hardware companies, IonQ ranks worse than 75357.87% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, IonQ's Enterprise Value is $16,416.6 Mil.
IonQ's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-423.7 Mil. Therefore, IonQ's EV-to-FCF for today is -38.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for IonQ's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
IONQ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -137.25 Med: -33.9 Max: -6.97
Current: -38.75
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of IonQ was -6.97. The lowest was -137.25. And the median was -33.90.
IONQ's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1327
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.02
vs IONQ: -38.75
EV-to-FCF 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 (2026-06-28), IonQ's stock price is $49.31.
IonQ's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.280. Therefore, IonQ's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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.
IonQ's share price for today is $49.31.
IonQ's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.280.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
IonQ EV-to-FCF Related Terms
IonQ EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IonQ's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, IonQ's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
IonQ EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, IonQ's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IonQ's EV-to-FCF falls into.
IonQ's current Enterprise Value is $16,416.6 Mil.
IonQ's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-423.7 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.
IonQ (IONQ) has a EV-to-FCF of -38.75 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on IonQ and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IonQ ranks #999999 out of 1327 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is IonQ's EV-to-FCF too high?
IonQ's current EV-to-FCF is -38.75. Based on the distribution chart, IonQ ranks #999999 out of 1327 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IonQ has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IonQ's EV-to-FCF compare to P and SMCI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, IonQ ranks #999999 out of 1327 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places IonQ in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.02. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 24.02, based on 1,327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on IonQ and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IonQ's current EV-to-FCF is -38.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IonQ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IonQ (IONQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.99, compared to a current price of $49.31 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -38.75. IonQ's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IonQ (IONQ), the current EV-to-FCF is -38.75 as of Jun. 28, 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 IonQ (IONQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IonQ stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $49.31 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.99.
GuruFocus considers IonQ to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IONQ:
EV-to-FCF: -38.75
GF Value™: $86.99 vs. price of $49.31 (43.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IONQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IonQ Inc sells access to several quantum computers of various qubit capacities and is in the process of researching and developing technologies for quantum computers with increasing computational capabilities. The company currently makes access to its quantum computers available via cloud platforms and also to select customers via its own cloud service. This cloud-based approach enables the broad availability of quantum-computing-as-a-service (QCaaS). The company derives its revenue from its quantum-computing-as-a-service arrangements, consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on company's quantum computing systems and contracts associated with the design, development, and construction of specialized quantum computing systems together with related services.
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