QUALCOMM INC (QCI.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:QCI - US7475251036 - Common Stock
136.68 EUR
+2.9 (+2.17%)
QCI gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. QCI gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. QCI may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make QCI suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QCI had positive earnings in the past year.
QCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years QCI has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years QCI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 21.10%, QCI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 42.55%, QCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
QCI's Return On Invested Capital of 18.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCI outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
QCI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.52%. This is above the industry average of 15.18%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.1% | ||
| ROE | 42.55% | ||
| ROIC | 18.18% |
ROA(3y)19.65%
ROA(5y)19.1%
ROE(3y)47.98%
ROE(5y)64.07%
ROIC(3y)19.52%
ROIC(5y)18.61%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 26.77%, QCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QCI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.10%, QCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.27% of the companies in the same industry.
QCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.68%, QCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
QCI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.77% | ||
| GM | 55.68% |
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y8.78%
PM growth 3Y-1.14%
PM growth 5Y3.04%
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QCI is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for QCI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for QCI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, QCI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.23 indicates that QCI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
QCI has a Altman-Z score (6.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QCI is 1.27, which is an excellent value as it means it would take QCI, only 1.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
QCI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.27) than 69.09% of its industry peers.
QCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating QCI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.54, QCI is doing worse than 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Although QCI 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 | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC11.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.19 indicates that QCI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of QCI (3.19) is better than 74.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.38 indicates that QCI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of QCI (2.38) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.85% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, QCI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 23.53% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.82% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, QCI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.85%
EPS 3Y6.13%
EPS 5Y23.53%
EPS Q2Q%18.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%10.37%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, QCI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.66% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.8%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue Next Year12.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.21%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y5.11%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.64, which indicates a correct valuation of QCI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, QCI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
QCI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.97 indicates a correct valuation of QCI.
QCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QCI is cheaper than 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
QCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.63.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QCI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QCI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of QCI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
QCI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.29. QCI pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, QCI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% |
5.2 History
The dividend of QCI has a limited annual growth rate of 5.69%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.69%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
32.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QCI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
QCI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
FRA:QCI (8/26/2025, 5:25:53 PM)
136.68
+2.9 (+2.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap147.41B
Analysts73.75
Price Target154.8 (13.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% |
Yearly Dividend2.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.69%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(2)0.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(4)12.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.64%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.83%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.69%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.54%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.28%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.15%
PT rev (1m)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)-5.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.97 | ||
| P/S | 3.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.62 | ||
| P/B | 6.34 | ||
| P/tB | 11.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.22 |
EPS(TTM)10.02
EY7.33%
EPS(NY)10.54
Fwd EY7.71%
FCF(TTM)9.21
FCFY6.74%
OCF(TTM)10.04
OCFY7.34%
SpS34.29
BVpS21.57
TBVpS11.61
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)0.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.1% | ||
| ROE | 42.55% | ||
| ROCE | 25.83% | ||
| ROIC | 18.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.95% | ||
| OM | 28.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.77% | ||
| GM | 55.68% | ||
| FCFM | 26.87% |
ROA(3y)19.65%
ROA(5y)19.1%
ROE(3y)47.98%
ROE(5y)64.07%
ROIC(3y)19.52%
ROIC(5y)18.61%
ROICexc(3y)25.53%
ROICexc(5y)27.1%
ROICexgc(3y)42.12%
ROICexgc(5y)48.74%
ROCE(3y)27.9%
ROCE(5y)26.71%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-22.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.47%
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y8.78%
PM growth 3Y-1.14%
PM growth 5Y3.04%
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 100.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.23 |
F-Score7
WACC11.43%
ROIC/WACC1.59
Cap/Depr(3y)89.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.79%
Profit Quality(3y)99.69%
Profit Quality(5y)95.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.85%
EPS 3Y6.13%
EPS 5Y23.53%
EPS Q2Q%18.88%
EPS Next Y18.8%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%10.37%
Revenue Next Year12.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.21%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y5.11%
EBIT growth 1Y27.63%
EBIT growth 3Y1.56%
EBIT growth 5Y24.84%
EBIT Next Year28.68%
EBIT Next 3Y8.3%
EBIT Next 5Y8.2%
FCF growth 1Y69.32%
FCF growth 3Y8.88%
FCF growth 5Y11.77%
OCF growth 1Y46.31%
OCF growth 3Y5.02%
OCF growth 5Y10.86%