QBTS (D-Wave Quantum) Operating Margin %: -1,914.87% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is D-Wave Quantum Operating Margin %?

D-Wave Quantum QBTS +3.88% 64 Operating Margin % is -1,914.87% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates QBTS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, D-Wave Quantum ranks worse than 99.07% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. D-Wave Quantum's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-54.73 Mil. D-Wave Quantum's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.86 Mil. Therefore, D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1,914.87%.

Good Sign:

D-Wave Quantum Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

QBTS' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1155.61   Med: -724.6   Max: -408.22
Current: -1155.61


QBTS's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
99.07% of 2472 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.81 vs QBTS: -1155.61

D-Wave Quantum's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.

D-Wave Quantum's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-54.73 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-143.80 Mil.


D-Wave Quantum  (NYSE:QBTS) Operating Margin % Explanation

Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.


Be Aware

Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia’s Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


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D-Wave Quantum Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for D-Wave Quantum's Operating 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.

D-Wave Quantum Operating Margin % Chart

D-Wave Quantum Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -620.29 -828.91 -919.68 -874.85 -408.22

D-Wave Quantum Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating 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 -75.27 -856.28 -741.80 -1,265.95 -1,914.87

QBTS vs RGTI, QUBT, BRAI: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.


D-Wave Quantum Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin % falls into.


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D-Wave Quantum Operating Margin % Calculation

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-100.368 / 24.587
=-408.22 %

D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-54.727 / 2.858
=-1,914.87 %

* 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 Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -1,914.87% mean?
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) has a Operating Margin % of -1,914.87% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on D-Wave Quantum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, D-Wave Quantum ranks #2449 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin % too high?
D-Wave Quantum's current Operating Margin % is -1,914.87%. Based on the distribution chart, D-Wave Quantum ranks #2449 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, D-Wave Quantum has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin % compare to RGTI and QUBT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, D-Wave Quantum ranks #2449 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places D-Wave Quantum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on D-Wave Quantum and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D-Wave Quantum's current Operating Margin % is -1,914.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D-Wave Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.45, compared to a current price of $22.76 — trading 829% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1,914.87%. D-Wave Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), the current Operating Margin % is -1,914.87% as of Mar. 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 D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D-Wave Quantum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.76 is trading 829% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.45. GuruFocus considers D-Wave Quantum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for QBTS:

  • Operating Margin %: -1,914.87%
  • GF Value™: $2.45 vs. price of $22.76 (829% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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


D-Wave Quantum Business Description

Address 2650 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94303
D-Wave Quantum Inc is in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services, and it is the commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company building both annealing quantum computers and gate-model quantum computers. It delivers customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling. Its annealing quantum computers are accessible through the company's LeapTM cloud service.
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