QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1QCOM - US7475251036 - Common Stock
136.52 EUR
-0.7 (-0.51%)
Overall 1QCOM gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated 1QCOM against 56 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. 1QCOM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 1QCOM is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make 1QCOM suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1QCOM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1QCOM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years 1QCOM has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1QCOM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1QCOM's Return On Assets of 21.10% is amongst the best of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 94.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 1QCOM (42.55%) is better than 89.29% of its industry peers.
1QCOM's Return On Invested Capital of 19.37% is amongst the best of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1QCOM is significantly above the industry average of 14.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.1% | ||
| ROE | 42.55% | ||
| ROIC | 19.37% |
ROA(3y)19.65%
ROA(5y)19.1%
ROE(3y)47.98%
ROE(5y)64.07%
ROIC(3y)20.79%
ROIC(5y)19.83%
1.3 Margins
1QCOM has a better Profit Margin (26.77%) than 76.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1QCOM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.10%, 1QCOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of 1QCOM (55.68%) is better than 76.79% of its industry peers.
1QCOM'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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1QCOM is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1QCOM remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1QCOM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1QCOM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.33 indicates that 1QCOM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
1QCOM has a Altman-Z score (6.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1QCOM is 1.27, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1QCOM, only 1.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1QCOM's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 69.64% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that 1QCOM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1QCOM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1QCOM underperforms 76.79% of its industry peers.
Although 1QCOM 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 | 6.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC11.13%
2.3 Liquidity
1QCOM has a Current Ratio of 3.19. This indicates that 1QCOM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
1QCOM has a better Current ratio (3.19) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
1QCOM has a Quick Ratio of 2.38. This indicates that 1QCOM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.38, 1QCOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
1QCOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.53% yearly.
1QCOM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.82%.
Measured over the past years, 1QCOM 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
1QCOM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.66% yearly.
1QCOM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.8%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue Next Year12.91%
Revenue Next 2Y7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.71, 1QCOM is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1QCOM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, 1QCOM is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.04, 1QCOM is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1QCOM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1QCOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.71), we can say 1QCOM is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1QCOM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1QCOM is cheaper than 66.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1QCOM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1QCOM is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1QCOM'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 1QCOM 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
1QCOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
1QCOM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.29. 1QCOM pays more dividend than 91.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, 1QCOM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1QCOM has a limited annual growth rate of 5.69%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
32.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1QCOM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1QCOM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
BIT:1QCOM (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
136.52
-0.7 (-0.51%)
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 Cap147.14B
Analysts74.17
Price Target153.43 (12.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
Yearly Dividend2.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.69%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-1.16%
PT rev (3m)-4.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.04 | ||
| P/S | 4 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.67 | ||
| P/B | 6.36 | ||
| P/tB | 11.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.54 |
EPS(TTM)9.96
EY7.3%
EPS(NY)10.47
Fwd EY7.67%
FCF(TTM)9.16
FCFY6.71%
OCF(TTM)9.99
OCFY7.31%
SpS34.11
BVpS21.46
TBVpS11.55
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)0.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.1% | ||
| ROE | 42.55% | ||
| ROCE | 25.83% | ||
| ROIC | 19.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 37.23% | ||
| 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)20.79%
ROIC(5y)19.83%
ROICexc(3y)27.2%
ROICexc(5y)28.87%
ROICexgc(3y)44.87%
ROICexgc(5y)51.92%
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 | 6.33 |
F-Score7
WACC11.13%
ROIC/WACC1.74
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 Year12.91%
Revenue Next 2Y7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
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%