Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating
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Is Quantum Computing Inc. a safe investment right now?
As of Aug 13, 2026, our estimated fair value (intrinsic value) for Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) stock is $18.33, versus a market price of $9.01 — Watch — Analyst Anchor. Analyst Consensus (6 analysts) — EPS model not applicable at negative earnings.
Quantum Computing Inc.'s Altman Z-Score of 59.85 places it in the safe zone. Our fair value estimate is $18.33 (Watch — Analyst Anchor). Moat rating: 2.3/5 stars.
Quantum Computing Inc. is part of the Quantum Computing group in our AI coverage — compare its fair value against every other AI, cloud, and quantum stock through a value investing lens.
Could Quantum Computing Inc. go bankrupt? Altman Z-Score analysis
Z-Score of 59.85 is above 3.0, indicating the company is financially healthy by this metric.
- Below 1.8 — Distress Zone (high bankruptcy risk)
- 1.8 to 3.0 — Gray Zone (elevated uncertainty)
- Above 3.0 — Safe Zone (financially healthy)
What drives QUBT's Z-Score?
| Component | Formula | Value | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · Working Capital / Total Assets | WC / TA | 0.6935 | 1.2 | 0.83 |
| B · Retained Earnings / Total Assets | RE / TA | -0.1354 | 1.4 | -0.19 |
| C · EBIT / Total Assets | EBIT / TA | -0.0115 | 3.3 | -0.04 |
| D · Market Cap / Total Liabilities | MCap / TL | 98.7357 | 0.6 | 59.24 |
| E · Revenue / Total Assets | Rev / TA | 0.0004 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
How has QUBT's financial health changed over time?
| Year | Z-Score | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 88.5 | Safe |
| 2023 | 212.85 | Safe |
| 2024 | 23.78 | Safe |
| 2025 | 59.85 | Safe |
Source: Calculated from QUBT's latest 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR.
Quantum Computing Inc. Fair Value & Intrinsic Value — What Is It Actually Worth?
How we calculated this
| Input | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Predicted EPS (α) | $0.00 | Proprietary blend of reported actuals + analyst consensus, weighted by α |
| Trailing P/E | 0.0x | Current market pricing |
| Fair P/E (β discount) | 0.0x | Trailing PE adjusted by value discount factor β, hard-capped |
| Earnings Trend (γ) | N/A | Directional signal: predicted vs trailing EPS |
Wall Street Reference: Analyst consensus target price is $18.33 (6 analysts). This is shown for reference only and is not used in our valuation model.
Source: Earnings data from SEC EDGAR filings. Market data via Yahoo Finance.
Does Quantum Computing Inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
Moat rating: 2.3/5.
What makes up QUBT's moat score?
ROIC Stability
ROIC variability over the past decade. Score: 2/5.
Gross Margin Trend
Gross margin trajectory over the past decade. Score: 2/5.
Switching Costs
Estimated customer lock-in based on margin level. Score: 3/5.
How stable is QUBT's return on invested capital?
| Year | ROIC | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -34.9% | — |
| 2023 | -36.0% | Declining |
| 2024 | -61.6% | Declining |
| 2025 | -1.2% | Rising |
Source: ROIC calculated from SEC EDGAR filings.
Is Quantum Computing Inc.'s dividend safe?
Quantum Computing Inc.'s key financial metrics
| Metric | Latest | 1Y Ago | 3Y Ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.0B | $0.0B | $0.0B | Rising |
| Net Income | −$0.0B | −$0.1B | −$0.0B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | −$0.0B | −$0.0B | −$0.0B | Declining |
| Gross Margin | 9.8% | 30.0% | 55.1% | Declining |
Recent events that affect our QUBT analysis
QUBT earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $-0.07. Our current Fair Value: $18.33 — a significant beat or miss could shift this estimate.
QUBT analyst consensus: 67% bullish (4 of 6 analysts)
0 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell, 0 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $18.33 (103.4% upside). Compare with our independent Fair Value: $18.33.
QUBT beat EPS estimates by 16.0%
Reported EPS: $-0.04 vs estimate $-0.05. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $18.33 (103.4% above current price).
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT beat EPS estimates by 35.4%
Reported EPS: $-0.03 vs estimate $-0.05. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $18.33 (103.4% above current price).
QUBT filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT beat EPS estimates by 1.2%
Reported EPS: $-0.04 vs estimate $-0.04. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $18.33 (103.4% above current price).
QUBT filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT beat EPS estimates by 239.4%
Reported EPS: $0.07 vs estimate $-0.05. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $18.33 (103.4% above current price).
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT beat EPS estimates by 1.2%
Reported EPS: $-0.06 vs estimate $-0.06. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $18.33 (103.4% above current price).
QUBT filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT beat EPS estimates by 29.8%
Reported EPS: $-0.05 vs estimate $-0.07. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $18.33 (103.4% above current price).
QUBT filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT missed EPS estimates by 97.2%
Reported EPS: $-0.10 vs estimate $-0.05. Our Fair Value of $18.33 may face downward pressure if the trend continues.
QUBT filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
QUBT filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
Common questions about Quantum Computing Inc.
What is Quantum Computing Inc. stock price today?
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) stock price is $9.01 as of the latest market close, traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What does Quantum Computing Inc. do?
Quantum Computing Inc., an integrated photonics company, provides quantum machines to commercial and government markets in the United States. It develops thin-film lithium niobate chips for optical devices, such as electro-optical modulators, periodically poled devices for frequency conversion, and micro-ring resonator cavities markets. It is also developing the entropy quantum computer (EQC), a quantum application of Core Photonics Technology, designed to solve complex optimization problems.
What is Quantum Computing Inc. market cap?
Quantum Computing Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.04B, classifying it as a mid-cap stock in the Technology sector.
What sector and industry is QUBT in?
Quantum Computing Inc. operates in the Technology sector, specifically within the Computer Hardware industry. It trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol QUBT.
Is QUBT stock overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our valuation model, Quantum Computing Inc. trades 50.8% below our fair value estimate — potentially undervalued.
- FairValueLabs Fair Value: $18.33
- Current Price: $9.01
- Valuation Zone: Watch — Analyst Anchor
What is QUBT stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 6 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for Quantum Computing Inc. is $18.33, implying upside of 103.4% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $30.00
- Analyst Low Target: $10.00
Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.
Is Quantum Computing Inc. revenue and earnings growing?
Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for Quantum Computing Inc.:
- Revenue growth (current year est.): 4073.5%
- EPS growth (current year est.): -1.8%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): 94.6%
- EPS growth (next year est.): -9.1%
What are Quantum Computing Inc.'s key financial metrics?
| Metric | Latest | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.0B | Rising |
| Net Income | −$0.0B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | −$0.0B | Declining |
| Gross Margin | 9.8% | Declining |
What is QUBT's P/E ratio?
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:
- Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): -25.0x
How volatile is QUBT stock?
Quantum Computing Inc. has a beta of 3.79, meaning it is significantly more volatile than the broader market. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.
How much cash and debt does Quantum Computing Inc. have?
Quantum Computing Inc.'s balance sheet shows:
- Total Cash: $954.2M
- Total Debt: $23.4M
- Net Cash Position: $930.8M
A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.
What is Quantum Computing Inc.'s free cash flow?
Quantum Computing Inc. generated $-53.9M in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $-43.1M in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.
Does Quantum Computing Inc. pay a dividend?
Quantum Computing Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend to shareholders. The company may be reinvesting all profits back into growth, or it may have suspended its dividend.
Is Quantum Computing Inc. at risk of going bankrupt?
Quantum Computing Inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 59.85, placing it in the safe zone (above 3.0) — bankruptcy risk is low. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.
Does Quantum Computing Inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
Quantum Computing Inc. scores 2.3/5 stars (Weak moat) in our moat analysis:
- ROIC Stability: 2/5
- Gross Margin Trend: 2/5
- Switching Costs: 3/5
A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.
What is QUBT's return on equity (ROE)?
Quantum Computing Inc.'s return on equity is -1.5%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.
How do I buy QUBT stock?
QUBT shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NASDAQ. Common steps:
- Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
- Search for ticker symbol QUBT
- Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares
This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.
Is QUBT a value stock or speculative?
FairValueLabs classifies Quantum Computing Inc. as Pure Speculation. It lacks the financial stability or valuation margin typically required for value investing. This stock is considered high risk.
Who is the CEO of Quantum Computing Inc.?
The current CEO of Quantum Computing Inc. is Dr. Yuping Huang Ph.D..
What is QUBT's earnings per share (EPS)?
Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:
- Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $-0.04
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $-0.36
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $-0.33
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $-0.36
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FairValueLabs Disclaimer
All valuations, scores, ratings, and classifications on this page are produced by the FairValueLabs internal valuation system. They do not represent actual market value, guaranteed outcomes, or professional investment advice. These are analytical estimates for educational and research purposes only.
This is not financial advice. All data is sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Last updated: Aug 13, 2026. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (financial statements), Yahoo Finance (market data, analyst consensus). Data may not reflect the most recent quarter.
QUBT analysis methodology: How we calculate fair value, Z-Scores, and moat ratings