160.49 USD
-0.9 (-0.56%)
Taking everything into account, QCOM scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. QCOM was compared to 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. QCOM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. QCOM is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! QCOM also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make QCOM suitable for value and dividend and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year QCOM was profitable.
- In the past year QCOM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years QCOM has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years QCOM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.05%, QCOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 26.13%, QCOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- QCOM's Return On Invested Capital of 21.40% is amongst the best of the industry. QCOM outperforms 94.69% of its industry peers.
- QCOM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.48%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.75%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (21.40%) for QCOM 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
- QCOM's Profit Margin of 12.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCOM outperforms 69.03% of its industry peers.
- QCOM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- QCOM's Operating Margin of 27.99% is amongst the best of the industry. QCOM outperforms 87.61% of its industry peers.
- QCOM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.43%, QCOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of QCOM has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), QCOM is creating value.
- QCOM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- QCOM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, QCOM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- QCOM has an Altman-Z score of 6.25. This indicates that QCOM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- QCOM's Altman-Z score of 6.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. QCOM outperforms 61.95% of its industry peers.
- QCOM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.16. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of QCOM (1.16) is better than 73.45% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that QCOM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- QCOM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: QCOM underperforms 75.22% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for QCOM, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.25 |
ROIC/WACC2.03
WACC10.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.82 indicates that QCOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.82, QCOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.10 indicates that QCOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- QCOM has a Quick ratio (2.10) which is in line with 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.
- QCOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.54% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, QCOM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.66% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, QCOM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.23% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.71% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.82%
EPS Next 2Y2.66%
EPS Next 3Y3.48%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.34, the valuation of QCOM can be described as correct.
- 95.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QCOM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- QCOM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.98 indicates a correct valuation of QCOM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QCOM indicates a rather cheap valuation: QCOM is cheaper than 94.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of QCOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.31), we can say QCOM is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of QCOM indicates a rather cheap valuation: QCOM is cheaper than 88.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 94.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than QCOM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.33 |
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 excellent profitability rating of QCOM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.74
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y2.66%
EPS Next 3Y3.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%, QCOM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.53, QCOM pays a better dividend. On top of this QCOM pays more dividend than 91.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- QCOM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of QCOM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.56%!
- QCOM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- QCOM has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- QCOM pays out 68.67% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- QCOM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP68.67%
EPS Next 2Y2.66%
EPS Next 3Y3.48%
NASDAQ:QCOM (1/16/2026, 12:39:07 PM)
160.49
-0.9 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners81.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change3.91%
Market Cap171.56B
Revenue(TTM)44.28B
Net Income(TTM)5.54B
Analysts73.64
Price Target194.95 (21.47%)
Short Float %2.89%
Short Ratio2.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
Yearly Dividend3.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
DP68.67%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
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)0.05%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)0.26%
PT rev (3m)7.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.98 | ||
| P/S | 3.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.24 | ||
| P/B | 8.09 | ||
| P/tB | 19.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.33 |
EPS(TTM)12.03
EY7.5%
EPS(NY)12.37
Fwd EY7.71%
FCF(TTM)11.99
FCFY7.47%
OCF(TTM)13.11
OCFY8.17%
SpS41.43
BVpS19.84
TBVpS8.14
PEG (NY)4.74
PEG (5Y)0.57
Graham Number73.28
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 | 6.25 |
F-Score6
WACC10.55%
ROIC/WACC2.03
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 Y2.82%
EPS Next 2Y2.66%
EPS Next 3Y3.48%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.66%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%10.02%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y4.71%
EBIT growth 1Y20.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.74%
EBIT growth 5Y22.86%
EBIT Next Year7.6%
EBIT Next 3Y4.53%
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 / QCOM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for QCOM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to QCOM.
What is the valuation status for QCOM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to QUALCOMM INC (QCOM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of QCOM stock?
QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for QCOM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) is 13.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.09.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for QCOM stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) is expected to grow by 2.82% in the next year.