IonQ (XSWX:IONQ) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


XSWX:IONQ IonQ Inc XSWX:IONQ
52 GF Score
Price CHF40.79
GF Value CHF72.74
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is IonQ Moat Score?

IonQ XSWX:IONQ 52 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IONQ with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF72.74. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Hardware companies, IonQ ranks better than 98.79% on this metric.

IonQ has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

IonQ has Narrow Moat: IonQ Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its pioneering position in quantum computing technology. The company benefits from valuable intellectual property and consistent innovation, but the nascent stage of the industry and lack of significant customer switching costs prevent it from achieving a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes IonQ might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

IonQ  (XSWX:IONQ) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

IonQ Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:IONQ vs : Moat Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, IonQ's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, IonQ's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IonQ's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
IonQ (XSWX:IONQ) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, IonQ ranks #30 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is IonQ's Moat Score too high?
IonQ's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, IonQ ranks #30 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IonQ has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IonQ's Moat Score compare to ?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, IonQ ranks #30 out of 2470 companies for Moat Score. This places IonQ in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. IonQ's current Moat Score is 6. 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?
IonQ (XSWX:IONQ) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF72.74, compared to a current price of CHF40.79 — trading 43.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IonQ (XSWX:IONQ), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 04, 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 CHF40.79 is trading 43.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF72.74.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:IONQ:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: CHF72.74 vs. price of CHF40.79 (43.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 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

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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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