QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1QCOM • US7475251036
120.4 EUR
-1.96 (-1.6%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to 1QCOM. 1QCOM was compared to 64 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. 1QCOM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. 1QCOM may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings could make 1QCOM a good candidate for value and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 1QCOM was profitable.
- In the past year 1QCOM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years 1QCOM has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years 1QCOM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- 1QCOM has a Return On Assets (10.12%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.25%, 1QCOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of 1QCOM (19.99%) is better than 80.33% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1QCOM is above the industry average of 15.14%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (17.48%) for 1QCOM is below the current ROIC(19.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.12% | ||
| ROE | 23.25% | ||
| ROIC | 19.99% |
ROA(3y)14.54%
ROA(5y)18.39%
ROE(3y)32.75%
ROE(5y)52.19%
ROIC(3y)17.48%
ROIC(5y)20.71%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.96%, 1QCOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1QCOM has declined.
- 1QCOM has a Operating Margin (27.20%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1QCOM has grown nicely.
- 1QCOM has a Gross Margin of 55.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1QCOM outperforms 70.49% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1QCOM has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.96% | ||
| GM | 55.1% |
OM growth 3Y-5.8%
OM growth 5Y6.56%
PM growth 3Y-24.67%
PM growth 5Y-12.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- 1QCOM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1QCOM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1QCOM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 1QCOM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- 1QCOM has an Altman-Z score of 5.57. This indicates that 1QCOM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- 1QCOM's Altman-Z score of 5.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 57.38% of its industry peers.
- 1QCOM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.15. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- 1QCOM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.15) than 75.41% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64 indicates that 1QCOM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- 1QCOM has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.64) than 78.69% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for 1QCOM, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.57 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC10.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.51 indicates that 1QCOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.51, 1QCOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1QCOM has a Quick Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that 1QCOM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1QCOM has a Quick ratio (1.83) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- 1QCOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.50%, which is quite good.
- 1QCOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.54% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.25% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, 1QCOM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.5%
EPS 3Y-1.35%
EPS 5Y23.54%
EPS Q2Q%2.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.25%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%5%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, 1QCOM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.18% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.63%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EPS Next 5Y7.18%
Revenue Next Year0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.67%
Revenue Next 5Y5.35%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.72 indicates a reasonable valuation of 1QCOM.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1QCOM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. 1QCOM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.38, the valuation of 1QCOM can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1QCOM is valued cheaper than 90.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1QCOM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 81.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1QCOM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 1QCOM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1QCOM is cheaper than 96.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- 1QCOM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.19
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.45%, 1QCOM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.69, 1QCOM pays a better dividend. On top of this 1QCOM pays more dividend than 93.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 1QCOM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.45% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of 1QCOM grows each year by 6.56%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 71.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1QCOM. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- 1QCOM's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP71.05%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
BIT:1QCOM (2/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
120.4
-1.96 (-1.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners81.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap128.47B
Revenue(TTM)44.87B
Net Income(TTM)5.37B
Analysts72.89
Price Target143.42 (19.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.45% |
Yearly Dividend2.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
DP71.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.42%
Min EPS beat(2)0.57%
Max EPS beat(2)2.27%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(4)2.27%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.79%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.88%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.38%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.38%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.2%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.05%
PT rev (1m)-15.43%
PT rev (3m)-14.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.54 | ||
| P/B | 6.57 | ||
| P/tB | 20.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.9 |
EPS(TTM)10.27
EY8.53%
EPS(NY)10.58
Fwd EY8.79%
FCF(TTM)10.26
FCFY8.52%
OCF(TTM)11.42
OCFY9.49%
SpS35.62
BVpS18.32
TBVpS5.77
PEG (NY)7.19
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number65.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.12% | ||
| ROE | 23.25% | ||
| ROCE | 28.24% | ||
| ROIC | 19.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 55.45% | ||
| OM | 27.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.96% | ||
| GM | 55.1% | ||
| FCFM | 28.81% |
ROA(3y)14.54%
ROA(5y)18.39%
ROE(3y)32.75%
ROE(5y)52.19%
ROIC(3y)17.48%
ROIC(5y)20.71%
ROICexc(3y)23.98%
ROICexc(5y)29.07%
ROICexgc(3y)39.79%
ROICexgc(5y)50.96%
ROCE(3y)24.69%
ROCE(5y)29.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.03%
OM growth 3Y-5.8%
OM growth 5Y6.56%
PM growth 3Y-24.67%
PM growth 5Y-12.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.7%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 93.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 104.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 240.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.57 |
F-Score5
WACC10.35%
ROIC/WACC1.93
Cap/Depr(3y)71.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.03%
Profit Quality(3y)159.2%
Profit Quality(5y)125.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.5%
EPS 3Y-1.35%
EPS 5Y23.54%
EPS Q2Q%2.64%
EPS Next Y1.63%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EPS Next 5Y7.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.25%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%5%
Revenue Next Year0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.67%
Revenue Next 5Y5.35%
EBIT growth 1Y11.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.74%
EBIT growth 5Y22.86%
EBIT Next Year0.78%
EBIT Next 3Y0.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y30.74%
FCF growth 3Y23.33%
FCF growth 5Y23.81%
OCF growth 1Y29.02%
OCF growth 3Y15.49%
OCF growth 5Y19.24%
QUALCOMM INC / 1QCOM.MI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for 1QCOM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to 1QCOM.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1QCOM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) stock?
QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is QUALCOMM INC?
The financial health rating of QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for 1QCOM stock?
The dividend rating of QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 71.05%.