QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1QCOM - US7475251036 - Common Stock
152.18 EUR
+4.64 (+3.14%)
Overall 1QCOM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1QCOM against 65 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. 1QCOM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. 1QCOM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, 1QCOM could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1QCOM was profitable.
In the past year 1QCOM had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years 1QCOM has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1QCOM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.05%, 1QCOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 26.13%, 1QCOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 21.40%, 1QCOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.48%. This is above the industry average of 15.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.48%) for 1QCOM is below the current ROIC(21.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 12.51%, 1QCOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.23% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
1QCOM's Operating Margin of 27.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
1QCOM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 55.43%, 1QCOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1QCOM 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), 1QCOM is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1QCOM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1QCOM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
1QCOM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.66 indicates that 1QCOM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.66, 1QCOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM 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.
1QCOM's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
1QCOM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating 1QCOM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 1QCOM (0.70) is worse than 76.92% 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 | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.66 |
ROIC/WACC2.08
WACC10.27%
2.3 Liquidity
1QCOM has a Current Ratio of 2.82. This indicates that 1QCOM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
1QCOM has a better Current ratio (2.82) than 70.77% of its industry peers.
1QCOM has a Quick Ratio of 2.10. This indicates that 1QCOM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
1QCOM has a better Quick ratio (2.10) than 72.31% of 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.
Measured over the past years, 1QCOM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 23.54% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, 1QCOM 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1QCOM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.46%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y5.26%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue Next Year1.72%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.59%
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
1QCOM is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.82.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1QCOM indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1QCOM is cheaper than 90.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1QCOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say 1QCOM is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.46, the valuation of 1QCOM can be described as correct.
92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1QCOM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
1QCOM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1QCOM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1QCOM is valued cheaper than 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1QCOM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
1QCOM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.03
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y5.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1QCOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.23%.
1QCOM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.18. 1QCOM pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.23% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1QCOM grows each year by 6.56%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1QCOM pays out 68.67% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
1QCOM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP68.67%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y5.26%
BIT:1QCOM (12/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
152.18
+4.64 (+3.14%)
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 Cap164.02B
Revenue(TTM)44.28B
Net Income(TTM)5.54B
Analysts73.62
Price Target168.66 (10.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.23% |
Yearly Dividend3.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.56%
DP68.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0.06%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.1%
PT rev (1m)9.01%
PT rev (3m)9.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.46 | ||
| P/S | 4.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.71 | ||
| P/B | 9.06 | ||
| P/tB | 22.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.73 |
EPS(TTM)10.27
EY6.75%
EPS(NY)10.52
Fwd EY6.91%
FCF(TTM)10.15
FCFY6.67%
OCF(TTM)11.1
OCFY7.29%
SpS35.08
BVpS16.8
TBVpS6.89
PEG (NY)6.03
PEG (5Y)0.63
Graham Number62.3
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 | 6.66 |
F-Score6
WACC10.27%
ROIC/WACC2.08
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 Y2.46%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y5.26%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.66%
Revenue growth 3Y0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.3%
Sales Q2Q%10.02%
Revenue Next Year1.72%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.59%
EBIT growth 1Y20.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.74%
EBIT growth 5Y22.86%
EBIT Next Year7.17%
EBIT Next 3Y3.24%
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 / 1QCOM.MI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for 1QCOM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1QCOM.MI.
What is the valuation status of QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) stock?
QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1QCOM stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) is expected to grow by 2.46% in the next year.
Is the dividend of QUALCOMM INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.67%.