ARQQ (Arqit Quantum) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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ARQQ Arqit Quantum Inc ARQQ
43 GF Score
Price $21.17
GF Value $11.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Arqit Quantum Profitability Rank?

Arqit Quantum ARQQ -2.04% 43 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates ARQQ with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Arqit Quantum has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Arqit Quantum's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5,345.10%. As of today, Arqit Quantum's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Arqit Quantum Profitability Rank Related Terms


ARQQ vs BKKT, PSFE, TLS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Arqit Quantum's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


Arqit Quantum Profitability Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Arqit Quantum's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arqit Quantum's Profitability Rank falls into.


ARQQ
43GF Score
Arqit Quantum Inc ARQQ
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Arqit Quantum Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Arqit Quantum has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Arqit 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 )
=-33.3 / 0.623
=-5,345.10 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Arqit Quantum has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Arqit Quantum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Arqit Quantum's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is Arqit Quantum's Profitability Rank too high?
Arqit Quantum's current Profitability Rank of 1 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.00. Overall, Arqit Quantum has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arqit Quantum's Profitability Rank compare to BKKT and PSFE?
Arqit Quantum's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Arqit Quantum's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Software company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Arqit Quantum and its competitors. Arqit Quantum's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arqit Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.01, compared to a current price of $21.17 — trading 92.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Arqit Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arqit Quantum (ARQQ), the current Profitability Rank is 1 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 Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arqit Quantum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.17 is trading 92.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.01. GuruFocus considers Arqit Quantum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARQQ:

  • Profitability Rank: 1 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: $11.01 vs. price of $21.17 (92.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Arqit Quantum Business Description

Other Exchanges 3D6:Germany
Address 3 Orchard Place, London, GBR, SW1H 0BF
Arqit Quantum Inc is a cybersecurity company that has pioneered a symmetric key agreement technology that makes the communications links of any networked device or data at rest secure against current and future forms of cyber attack - even an attack from a quantum computer. The company delivers its symmetric key agreement technology via its product SKA-Platform. The firm operates in one segment, that is, the provision of cybersecurity services. The company operates and generates its revenue from UK.
43GF Score

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