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 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes QCI very considerable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
QCI had positive earnings in the past year.
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 has a Return On Assets of 19.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QCI outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
QCI has a Return On Equity of 39.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QCI outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
QCI's Return On Invested Capital of 17.95% is amongst the best of the industry. QCI outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for QCI is above the industry average of 15.29%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (26.11%) than 78.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QCI has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 27.64%, QCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QCI has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of QCI (55.68%) is better than 76.36% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so QCI is creating value.
QCI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
QCI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, QCI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
QCI has an Altman-Z score of 6.17. This indicates that QCI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of QCI (6.17) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.25, QCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.55% of the companies in the same industry.
QCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
QCI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: QCI underperforms 76.36% 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 | 6.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.82
WACC9.86%
2.3 Liquidity
QCI has a Current Ratio of 2.73. This indicates that QCI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
QCI's Current ratio of 2.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCI outperforms 65.45% of its industry peers.
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 76.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
QCI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.23%, which is quite impressive.
QCI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.53% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 16.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.76% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.17% on average over the next years.
QCI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.6%
EPS Next 2Y9.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y7.17%
Revenue Next Year12.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.73, QCI is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of QCI indicates a rather cheap valuation: QCI is cheaper than 92.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. QCI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.73, the valuation of QCI can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QCI indicates a rather cheap valuation: QCI is cheaper than 83.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, QCI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as QCI.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, QCI is valued cheaper than 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
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)0.78
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y9.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.24%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.28, QCI pays a better dividend. On top of this QCI pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
QCI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.24% |
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 2Y9.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
FRA:QCI (6/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
134.56
-1.3 (-0.96%)
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 Cap146.51B
Analysts73.33
Price Target160.58 (19.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.24% |
Yearly Dividend2.88
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)-1.86%
PT rev (3m)-17.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 | ||
| P/S | 3.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.13 | ||
| P/B | 6.08 | ||
| P/tB | 10.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
EPS(TTM)9.8
EY7.28%
EPS(NY)10.57
Fwd EY7.86%
FCF(TTM)9.34
FCFY6.94%
OCF(TTM)10.25
OCFY7.62%
SpS33.75
BVpS22.13
TBVpS12.45
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)0.58
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 | 6.17 |
F-Score8
WACC9.86%
ROIC/WACC1.82
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 Y17.6%
EPS Next 2Y9.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y7.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.15%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%15.45%
Revenue Next Year12.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
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%