IonQ (XSWX:IONQ) FCF Margin %: -142.37% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:IONQ IonQ Inc XSWX:IONQ
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Price CHF35.17
GF Value CHF72.06
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is IonQ FCF Margin %?

IonQ XSWX:IONQ +7.41% 20 FCF Margin % is -142.37% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IONQ with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF72.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, IonQ ranks worse than 97.17% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. IonQ's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-91.1 Mil. IonQ's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF64.0 Mil. Therefore, IonQ's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -142.37%.

As of today, IonQ's current FCF Yield % is -2.66%.

The historical rank and industry rank for IonQ's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:IONQ' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1741.83   Med: -419.72   Max: -196.08
Current: -196.08


During the past 6 years, the highest FCF Margin % of IonQ was -196.08%. The lowest was -1741.83%. And the median was -419.72%.

XSWX:IONQ's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
97.17% of 2477 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -0.25 vs XSWX:IONQ: -196.08


IonQ FCF Margin % Related Terms


IonQ FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IonQ's FCF Margin % 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.

IonQ FCF Margin % Chart

IonQ Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1,742.01 -514.43 -419.71 -287.13 -230.44

IonQ Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Margin % 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 -259.82 -326.51 -129.81 -246.48 -142.37

XSWX:IONQ vs QBTS, SMCI, RGTI: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, IonQ's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, IonQ's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IonQ's FCF Margin % falls into.


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IonQ FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

IonQ's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-238.755/103.61
=-230.44 %

IonQ's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-91.097/63.984
=-142.37 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -142.37% mean?
IonQ (XSWX:IONQ) has a FCF Margin % of -142.37% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on IonQ and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IonQ ranks #2407 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is IonQ's FCF Margin % too high?
IonQ's current FCF Margin % is -142.37%. Based on the distribution chart, IonQ ranks #2407 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IonQ has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IonQ's FCF Margin % compare to QBTS and SMCI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, IonQ ranks #2407 out of 2477 companies for FCF Margin %. This places IonQ in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on IonQ and its competitors. IonQ's current FCF Margin % is -142.37%. 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 (XSWX:IONQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF72.06, compared to a current price of CHF35.17 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -142.37%. IonQ's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IonQ (XSWX:IONQ), the current FCF Margin % is -142.37% 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.

Is IonQ (XSWX:IONQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IonQ stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF35.17 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF72.06. GuruFocus considers IonQ to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:IONQ:

  • FCF Margin %: -142.37%
  • GF Value™: CHF72.06 vs. price of CHF35.17 (51.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 4 warning signs

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


IonQ Business Description

Address 4505 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, USA, 20740
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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