QUALCOMM INC (1QCOM.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1QCOM - Euronext Milan - US7475251036 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
1QCOM gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 54 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes 1QCOM very considerable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1QCOM was profitable.
1QCOM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1QCOM has always been profitable.
1QCOM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 19.94%, 1QCOM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 39.82%, 1QCOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 84.48% of its industry peers.
1QCOM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.79%. This is above the industry average of 16.29%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.94% | ||
| ROE | 39.82% | ||
| ROIC | 19.13% |
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's Profit Margin of 26.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1QCOM has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of 1QCOM (27.64%) is better than 70.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1QCOM has grown nicely.
1QCOM's Gross Margin of 55.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 74.14% of its industry peers.
1QCOM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1QCOM is creating value.
1QCOM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
1QCOM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
1QCOM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.23 indicates that 1QCOM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
1QCOM has a Altman-Z score (6.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1QCOM is 1.25, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1QCOM, only 1.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.25, 1QCOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.48, 1QCOM is not doing good in the industry: 77.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for 1QCOM, 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 | 6.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC9.91%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.73 indicates that 1QCOM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
1QCOM's Current ratio of 2.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1QCOM outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
1QCOM has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that 1QCOM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
1QCOM has a better Quick ratio (2.08) than 77.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1QCOM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.23%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, 1QCOM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 23.53% on average per year.
1QCOM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.15%.
1QCOM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.76% yearly.
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
1QCOM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.17% yearly.
1QCOM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.55%
EPS Next 2Y9.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
EPS Next 5Y7.17%
Revenue Next Year12.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.89%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
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.
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 13.65, 1QCOM is valued correctly.
1QCOM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1QCOM is cheaper than 94.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, 1QCOM is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.62, the valuation of 1QCOM can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1QCOM is valued cheaper than 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1QCOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.33), we can say 1QCOM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1QCOM is valued a bit cheaper than 63.79% of the companies in the same industry.
1QCOM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1QCOM is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.39 |
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.
1QCOM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y9.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.25%, 1QCOM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
1QCOM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.19. 1QCOM pays more dividend than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, 1QCOM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.25% |
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
1QCOM pays out 34.21% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1QCOM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.21%
EPS Next 2Y9.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
BIT:1QCOM (7/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
131.56
+0.54 (+0.41%)
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 Cap143.25B
Analysts73.33
Price Target157.87 (20%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.25% |
Yearly Dividend2.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.69%
DP34.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-3.15%
PT rev (3m)-19.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.13%
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 | 13.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.62 | ||
| P/S | 3.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.06 | ||
| P/B | 6.05 | ||
| P/tB | 10.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.39 |
EPS(TTM)9.64
EY7.33%
EPS(NY)10.43
Fwd EY7.93%
FCF(TTM)9.19
FCFY6.98%
OCF(TTM)10.08
OCFY7.66%
SpS33.18
BVpS21.76
TBVpS12.24
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)0.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.94% | ||
| ROE | 39.82% | ||
| ROCE | 25.5% | ||
| ROIC | 19.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.41% | ||
| ROICexgc | 44.16% | ||
| 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)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-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 | 6.23 |
F-Score8
WACC9.91%
ROIC/WACC1.93
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 Y17.55%
EPS Next 2Y9.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
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 2Y6.89%
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%