QUALCOMM INC (QCI.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:QCI - US7475251036 - Common Stock
144.62 EUR
-0.46 (-0.32%)
QCI gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 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 These ratings would make QCI suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year QCI was profitable.
QCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years QCI has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years QCI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
QCI has a Return On Assets of 21.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. QCI outperforms 92.98% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of QCI (42.55%) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
QCI has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.18%) than 80.70% 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 14.80%.
| 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
QCI's Profit Margin of 26.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCI outperforms 77.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of QCI has grown nicely.
QCI has a Operating Margin of 28.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: QCI outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of QCI has grown nicely.
QCI has a better Gross Margin (55.68%) than 75.44% of its industry peers.
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
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.
QCI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
QCI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
QCI has an Altman-Z score of 6.55. 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 6.55, QCI is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.14% of the companies in the same industry.
QCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.27. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.27, QCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
QCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating QCI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
QCI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) than 75.44% 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 | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.55 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC11.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.19 indicates that QCI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.19, QCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.93% of the companies in the same industry.
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 77.19% 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.
QCI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.82%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.09%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue Next Year12.93%
Revenue Next 2Y7.22%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
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
QCI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.48.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of QCI indicates a rather cheap valuation: QCI is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.90. QCI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.78, 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 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.36. QCI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.40% 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 cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
QCI's 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)0.77
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
QCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%. 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 1.21. QCI pays more dividend than 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, QCI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
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
QCI pays out 32.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of QCI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.09%
FRA:QCI (10/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
144.62
-0.46 (-0.32%)
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 Cap155.87B
Analysts73.62
Price Target155.04 (7.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
Yearly Dividend2.82
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)0.16%
PT rev (3m)-1.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.78 | ||
| P/S | 4.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.44 | ||
| P/B | 6.72 | ||
| P/tB | 12.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.29 |
EPS(TTM)9.99
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)10.5
Fwd EY7.26%
FCF(TTM)9.19
FCFY6.35%
OCF(TTM)10.01
OCFY6.92%
SpS34.2
BVpS21.51
TBVpS11.58
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)0.62
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 | 6.55 |
F-Score7
WACC11.4%
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 Y18.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.09%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%10.37%
Revenue Next Year12.93%
Revenue Next 2Y7.22%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
EBIT growth 1Y27.63%
EBIT growth 3Y1.56%
EBIT growth 5Y24.84%
EBIT Next Year28.11%
EBIT Next 3Y8.4%
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%