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Zapata QuantumZPTA -5.11%8 EV-to-FCF is -68.36 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZPTA with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, Zapata Quantum ranks worse than 62617.35% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Zapata Quantum's Enterprise Value is $178.07 Mil.
Zapata Quantum's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.61 Mil. Therefore, Zapata Quantum's EV-to-FCF for today is -68.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zapata Quantum's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ZPTA'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -68.36 Med: -0.95 Max: -0.08
Current: -68.36
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Zapata Quantum was -0.08. The lowest was -68.36. And the median was -0.95.
ZPTA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1597
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.66
vs ZPTA: -68.36
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.
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.
Zapata Quantum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Zapata Quantum's share price for today is $0.9299.
Zapata Quantum'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 $0.074.
* 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.
Zapata Quantum EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Zapata Quantum EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zapata Quantum'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Zapata Quantum'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.
Zapata Quantum EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Zapata Quantum's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zapata Quantum's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Zapata Quantum's current Enterprise Value is $178.07 Mil.
Zapata Quantum'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 $-2.61 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.
Zapata Quantum (ZPTA) has a EV-to-FCF of -68.36 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Zapata Quantum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zapata Quantum ranks #999999 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry.
Is Zapata Quantum's EV-to-FCF too high?
Zapata Quantum's current EV-to-FCF is -68.36. Based on the distribution chart, Zapata Quantum ranks #999999 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zapata Quantum has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zapata Quantum's EV-to-FCF compare to PDYN and DVLT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Zapata Quantum ranks #999999 out of 1597 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Zapata Quantum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.66. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.66, based on 1,597 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 Zapata Quantum and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zapata Quantum's current EV-to-FCF is -68.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zapata Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Zapata Quantum (ZPTA) has a current EV-to-FCF of -68.36. The current EV-to-FCF is -68.36. Zapata Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Zapata Quantum (ZPTA), the current EV-to-FCF is -68.36 as of Jul. 20, 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.
Zapata Quantum Inc is a pure-play hardware-agnostic quantum software company. Its software platform for quantum computing applications supports a wide range of use cases in cryptography, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, materials discovery and defense. The company's products - Orquestra, Bench-Q, Quantum Graph, and Quantum Pilot - provide the infrastructure and workflow tools that connect problem discovery, algorithm design, and hardware execution. The company currently derives revenue prominently from subscriptions to its software platform and related services.
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