IONQ
IONQ Inc
$51.11
▲ 4.1%Updated Today 12:11 PM ET
IONQ at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Favorable · 66/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▲ Up 14.1% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$18.34B
P/E
56.03x
Forward P/E (est.)
—
ROE
10.7%
Revenue Growth
334.6%
EPS Growth
—
Profit Margin
174.9%
FCF Yield
-1.2%
Debt / Equity
0x
ROIC
-10.0%
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
14.05x
Dividend Yield
—
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
—
Rating Score
66/100
IONQ Inc (IONQ) is a large-cap company in the Technology industry, part of the Information Technology sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $18.34B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $130.02M in revenue and posted a net loss of $510.38M.
Our model rates IONQ Favorable (66/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what IONQ's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. IONQ trades near $51.11, around its 50-day average ($55.02) and 200-day average ($49.53). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 39 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. IONQ's is $4.55 (~8.9% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month IONQ found buyers near $48.18 (support) and sellers near $64.90 (resistance); its 52-week range is $25.89–$84.64. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.2× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
4Y CAGR
180.5%
Gross Margin
36.1%
Operating Margin
-487.4%
Net Margin
-392.6%
ROE
10.7%
IONQ Inc keeps about 174.9% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 36.1% gross margin and -487.4% operating margin. Return on equity is 10.7% and return on invested capital about -10.0%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.
Total Debt
—
Net Debt
—
Net Debt / EBITDA
—
Debt / Equity
0x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.0x, with a current ratio of 14.1x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns.
Operating CF
-$283.19M
Free Cash Flow
-$299.60M
FCF Margin
-230.4%
In the latest year IONQ Inc produced about -$283.19M of operating cash flow but negative free cash flow as it invested heavily. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about -1.2% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.
P/E
56.03x
P/S
141.02x
P/B
23.6x
EV / EBITDA
—
IONQ trades at 56.0x trailing earnings, 141.0x sales, and 23.6x book value. That is a rich multiple that prices in a lot of future growth.
Where IONQ sits versus its Information Technology sector peers in the S&P 500.
Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 57 Information Technology companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.
How IONQ stacks up against its Information Technology peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Information Technology sector (137 S&P 500 companies), IONQ ranks #21 of 137 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (56x P/E vs. 44.5x median) with a lower return on equity (10.7% vs. 21.1%) and faster revenue growth (334.6% vs. 18.1%).
P/E vs sector
56x
median 44.5x
ROE vs sector
10.7%
median 21.1%
Growth vs sector
334.6%
median 18.1%
Sector rank
#21
of 137 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Information Technology companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 137 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$0.00 – $0.00
vs. $51.11 today · expected CAGR -46% – -41%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $188.52M | $273.36M | $396.37M | $574.74M | $833.37M |
| Net income | $5.66M | $8.20M | $11.89M | $17.24M | $25.00M |
| EPS | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.07 |
| Share price (low) | $0.52 | $0.75 | $1.08 | $1.57 | $2.28 |
| Share price (high) | $0.85 | $1.23 | $1.78 | $2.59 | $3.75 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -99% / -98% | -88% / -84% | -72% / -67% | -58% / -53% | -46% / -41% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for IONQ:
- Revenue is growing 334.6% a year, a sign of real demand.
- High net margins (174.9%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
- A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.0x) lowers risk.
- Our model's overall read is Favorable (66/100).
The case against IONQ:
- A rich 56.0x earnings multiple prices in a lot of growth.
- Limited free cash flow at today's price.
Valuation risk — at 56.0x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: IONQ Inc is a large-cap information technology business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 56.0x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (66/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
IONQ — frequently asked questions
Is IONQ a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates IONQ Inc Favorable (66/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is IONQ's rating on The Stocks School?
IONQ Inc currently scores 66/100 (Favorable) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does IONQ's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from IONQ Inc's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for IONQ calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this IONQ analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell IONQ. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
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