QUALCOMM INC (QCI.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:QCI - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US7475251036 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to QCI. QCI was compared to 56 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making QCI a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. QCI may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, QCI could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QCI was profitable.
In the past year QCI had a positive cash flow from operations.
QCI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
QCI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
QCI's Return On Assets of 19.94% is amongst the best of the industry. QCI outperforms 91.07% of its industry peers.
QCI has a better Return On Equity (39.82%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
QCI has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.95%) than 82.14% 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 15.42%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.94% | ||
| ROE | 39.82% | ||
| ROIC | 17.95% |
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
QCI has a Profit Margin of 26.11%. This is in the better half of the industry: QCI outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
QCI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
QCI has a better Operating Margin (27.64%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
QCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of QCI (55.68%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QCI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.11% | ||
| 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
QCI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, QCI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, QCI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, QCI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
QCI has an Altman-Z score of 6.23. This indicates that QCI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.23, QCI is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.93% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QCI is 1.25, which is an excellent value as it means it would take QCI, only 1.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of QCI (1.25) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that QCI is not too dependend on debt financing.
QCI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: QCI underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for QCI, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC11.28%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.73 indicates that QCI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.73, QCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
QCI has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that QCI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
QCI's Quick ratio of 2.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCI outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.23% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.53% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
QCI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.15%.
QCI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.76% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.23%
EPS 3Y6.13%
EPS 5Y23.53%
EPS Q2Q%16.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.15%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%15.45%
3.2 Future
QCI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.17% yearly.
QCI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.54%
EPS Next 2Y9.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
EPS Next 5Y7.17%
Revenue Next Year12.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.88%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.95, QCI is valued correctly.
QCI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QCI is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
QCI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.53.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.90, QCI is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QCI indicates a rather cheap valuation: QCI is cheaper than 82.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.71. QCI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QCI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
QCI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. QCI is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.36 |
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)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y9.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.33%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.16, QCI pays a better dividend. On top of this QCI pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
QCI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
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
34.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by QCI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of QCI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.21%
EPS Next 2Y9.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
FRA:QCI (7/23/2025, 3:47:30 PM)
134.44
-0.56 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap145.76B
Analysts73.33
Price Target155.76 (15.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
Yearly Dividend2.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.69%
DP34.21%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(2)12.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.96%
Max EPS beat(4)12.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.81%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.93%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.45%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.69%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.69%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.44%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.25%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.54%
PT rev (1m)-3%
PT rev (3m)-15.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.9 | ||
| P/S | 4.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.28 | ||
| P/B | 6.15 | ||
| P/tB | 10.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.36 |
EPS(TTM)9.64
EY7.17%
EPS(NY)10.42
Fwd EY7.75%
FCF(TTM)9.23
FCFY6.86%
OCF(TTM)10.12
OCFY7.53%
SpS33.34
BVpS21.86
TBVpS12.3
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.59
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.94% | ||
| ROE | 39.82% | ||
| ROCE | 25.5% | ||
| ROIC | 17.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.45% | ||
| OM | 27.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.11% | ||
| GM | 55.68% | ||
| FCFM | 27.68% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.23 |
F-Score8
WACC11.28%
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)24.23%
EPS 3Y6.13%
EPS 5Y23.53%
EPS Q2Q%16.8%
EPS Next Y17.54%
EPS Next 2Y9.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.72%
EPS Next 5Y7.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.15%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%15.45%
Revenue Next Year12.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.88%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
EBIT growth 1Y29.19%
EBIT growth 3Y1.56%
EBIT growth 5Y24.84%
EBIT Next Year27.47%
EBIT Next 3Y7.62%
EBIT Next 5Y8.2%
FCF growth 1Y70.79%
FCF growth 3Y8.88%
FCF growth 5Y11.77%
OCF growth 1Y44.38%
OCF growth 3Y5.02%
OCF growth 5Y10.86%