IonQ (IONQ) Momentum Rank: 8 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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IONQ IonQ Inc IONQ
47 GF Score
Price $44.86
GF Value $91.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is IonQ Momentum Rank?

IonQ IONQ +8.02% 47 Momentum Rank is 8 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates IONQ with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

IonQ has the Momentum Rank of 8.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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IONQ vs QBTS, SMCI, RGTI: Momentum Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where IonQ's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 8 mean?
IonQ (IONQ) has a Momentum Rank of 8 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on IonQ and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, IonQ's Momentum Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is IonQ's Momentum Rank too high?
IonQ's current Momentum Rank of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, IonQ has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IonQ's Momentum Rank compare to QBTS and SMCI?
IonQ's Momentum Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, IonQ's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for a Hardware company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on IonQ and its competitors. IonQ's current Momentum Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 $91.91, compared to a current price of $44.86 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. IonQ's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IonQ (IONQ), the current Momentum Rank is 8 as of Aug. 22, 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 $44.86 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $91.91. GuruFocus considers IonQ to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IONQ:

  • Momentum Rank: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $91.91 vs. price of $44.86 (51.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 1IONQ:Italy0YB0:Germany
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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