D-Wave Quantum (XSWX:QBTS) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -8.35 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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What is D-Wave Quantum Shares Buyback Ratio %?

D-Wave Quantum XSWX:QBTS 40 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -8.35 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:QBTS with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF6.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. D-Wave Quantum's current shares buyback ratio was -8.35%.

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D-Wave Quantum Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for D-Wave Quantum's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

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* 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

D-Wave Quantum Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -3.27 -42.16 -65.47 -34.56

D-Wave Quantum Quarterly Data
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D-Wave Quantum Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

D-Wave Quantum's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(266.596 - 358.742) / 266.596
=-34.56%

D-Wave Quantum's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(370.038 - 372.011) / 370.038
=-0.53%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -8.35 mean?
D-Wave Quantum (XSWX:QBTS) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -8.35 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on D-Wave Quantum and its competitors.
Is D-Wave Quantum's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
D-Wave Quantum's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -8.35. Overall, D-Wave Quantum has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D-Wave Quantum's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to RGTI and QUBT?
D-Wave Quantum's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -8.35 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Hardware company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on D-Wave Quantum and its competitors. D-Wave Quantum's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -8.35. 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 (XSWX:QBTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF6.38, compared to a current price of CHF17.00 — trading 166.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -8.35. D-Wave Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For D-Wave Quantum (XSWX:QBTS), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -8.35 as of Aug. 18, 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 (XSWX:QBTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D-Wave Quantum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF17.00 is trading 166.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF6.38. GuruFocus considers D-Wave Quantum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:QBTS:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -8.35
  • GF Value™: CHF6.38 vs. price of CHF17.00 (166.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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