QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1QCOM - US7475251036 - Common Stock
149.6 EUR
+2.16 (+1.47%)
Overall 1QCOM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1QCOM against 62 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. 1QCOM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 1QCOM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make 1QCOM suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1QCOM had positive earnings in the past year.
1QCOM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1QCOM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years 1QCOM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 11.05%, 1QCOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM's Return On Equity of 26.13% is amongst the best of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 82.26% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 21.40%, 1QCOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.48%. This is above the industry average of 14.29%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (21.40%) for 1QCOM is above the 3 year average (17.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | 26.13% | ||
| ROIC | 21.4% |
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
1QCOM's Profit Margin of 12.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1QCOM has declined.
1QCOM's Operating Margin of 27.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 69.35% of its industry peers.
1QCOM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 55.43%, 1QCOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.51% | ||
| GM | 55.43% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1QCOM 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.
The debt/assets ratio for 1QCOM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1QCOM has an Altman-Z score of 6.54. This indicates that 1QCOM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
1QCOM has a Altman-Z score (6.54) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1QCOM is 1.16, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1QCOM, only 1.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1QCOM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.16) than 69.35% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that 1QCOM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1QCOM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1QCOM is outperformed by 77.42% of its industry peers.
Although 1QCOM does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.54 |
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC10.58%
2.3 Liquidity
1QCOM has a Current Ratio of 2.82. This indicates that 1QCOM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.82, 1QCOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.10 indicates that 1QCOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1QCOM (2.10) is better than 74.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.83% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.54% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, 1QCOM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.66% in the last year.
1QCOM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.30% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.83%
EPS 3Y-1.35%
EPS 5Y23.54%
EPS Q2Q%11.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.66%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%10.02%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1QCOM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.46%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y5.26%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue Next Year1.72%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.59%
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
1QCOM is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.40.
91.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1QCOM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
1QCOM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.05 indicates a correct valuation of 1QCOM.
1QCOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1QCOM is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.43. 1QCOM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
64.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1QCOM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1QCOM indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1QCOM is cheaper than 95.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of 1QCOM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.86
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y5.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1QCOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
1QCOM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.31. 1QCOM pays more dividend than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, 1QCOM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
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
1QCOM pays out 68.67% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
1QCOM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP68.67%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y5.26%
BIT:1QCOM (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
149.6
+2.16 (+1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap161.24B
Revenue(TTM)44.28B
Net Income(TTM)5.54B
Analysts73.62
Price Target158.56 (5.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
Yearly Dividend3.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
DP68.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.16%
Min EPS beat(2)0.05%
Max EPS beat(2)2.27%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(4)12.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.44%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.18%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.38%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.69%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.86%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.06%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.1%
PT rev (1m)3.34%
PT rev (3m)2.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.05 | ||
| P/S | 4.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.32 | ||
| P/B | 8.8 | ||
| P/tB | 21.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.34 |
EPS(TTM)10.39
EY6.95%
EPS(NY)10.65
Fwd EY7.12%
FCF(TTM)10.28
FCFY6.87%
OCF(TTM)11.23
OCFY7.51%
SpS35.5
BVpS17
TBVpS6.97
PEG (NY)5.86
PEG (5Y)0.61
Graham Number63.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | 26.13% | ||
| ROCE | 30.23% | ||
| ROIC | 21.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 28.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.84% | ||
| OM | 27.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.51% | ||
| GM | 55.43% | ||
| FCFM | 28.95% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 231.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.54 |
F-Score6
WACC10.58%
ROIC/WACC2.02
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)17.83%
EPS 3Y-1.35%
EPS 5Y23.54%
EPS Q2Q%11.52%
EPS Next Y2.46%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y5.26%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.66%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%10.02%
Revenue Next Year1.72%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.59%
EBIT growth 1Y20.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.74%
EBIT growth 5Y22.86%
EBIT Next Year7.17%
EBIT Next 3Y3.24%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.86%
FCF growth 3Y23.33%
FCF growth 5Y23.81%
OCF growth 1Y14.83%
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 6 / 10 to 1QCOM.MI.
What is the valuation status of QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) stock?
QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1QCOM stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) is expected to grow by 2.46% in the next year.
Is the dividend of QUALCOMM INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.67%.